Insights

Choate Attorneys Recognized as “Litigation Stars” by Benchmark Litigation

Over 60 percent of Choate’s litigation partners have been selected as Benchmark Litigation 2021 “Litigation Stars.”

Choate Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2022 Edition

The Best Lawyers in America^® has recognized 43 Choate attorneys in its 2022 edition. Recognition in Best Lawyers^® is based entirely on peer review and is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor.

Choate Ranks Highly in The Legal 500 2021 Guide

The Legal 500 2021 recognized 31 Choate attorneys in their respective fields and 11 practice areas, with education and middle-market M&A receiving Tier 1 rankings.

Choate Recognized for Excellence in Benchmark Litigation’s 2021 Rankings

Choate ranked highly in Benchmark Litigation’s 2021 annual survey of the top attorneys and law firms in the United States.

Choate Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021

Forty-four of our attorneys – including more than 75 percent of the Firm’s equity partners – have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021.

Choate Ranks Highly in Benchmark Litigation 2020

Benchmark recognized Choate for excellence in its annual survey of the top law firms and attorneys in litigation.

Choate Partners and Practices Honored by IAM Patent 1000

Partners Michael Bunis, Bob Frank, Brenda Herschbach Jarrell, Charles Lyon, Eric Marandett, Carlos Perez-Albuerne, and Paul Popeo are featured in the eighth edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.

Paul Popeo to Speak on Protecting Your Trade Secrets Both Inside & In the Wild

Paul Popeo, Co-Chair of Choate’s Litigation Department and Co-Leader of the Trade Secret Group, will present on the panel “Protecting Your Trade Secrets Both Inside & In the Wild” at the Consero IP Executive Roundtable for Life Sciences on March 28. 

Massachusetts Legislature Passes Noncompetition and Trade Secret Reforms

On July 31, 2018, the Massachusetts legislature passed significant noncompetition and trade secret reforms. If signed by Governor Baker, these changes would take effect on October 1, 2018.