McLEAN, Va. – LAWFUEL – Press Release Service – Chambers & Partners recognized two partners in McGuireWoods’ Tysons Corner office as leading lawyers in the 2006 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers. Chambers, which annually publishes a client guide to leading lawyers, interviewed clients and conducted independent peer reviews to highlight the top business law firms and attorneys in the United States.
McGuireWoods’ private wealth management practice was recognized as having a national reputation, and Chambers singled out Ronald D. Aucutt, a partner in McGuireWoods’ Tysons Corner office. Chambers said Aucutt “commands an impressive reputation for his work with the IRS.”
Clients described lawyers in McGuireWoods’ Labor and Employment Department as a “powerhouse” team, handling a wide range of employment legal matters including employee benefits, labor/management relations, and wrongful discharge. Stephen W. Robinson, a partner in McGuireWoods’ Tysons Corner office, noted as a leading lawyer for his employment law practice, was described in Chambers as “a top litigator in employment issues” and “persistent and bright.”
McGuireWoods’ intellectual property practice, which serves the legal needs of retailers, merchandisers, financial institutions, insurance companies and telecom providers, was also recognized by clients in Chambers. Richard S. Meyer, head of the firm’s patent practice, was described as “a man who bows to no one,” with clients citing his successful practice in the enforcement, defense and development of patent and trademark rights.
McGuireWoods LLP is a full-service law firm with approximately 750 lawyers in 15 offices in the United States, Europe and Central Asia providing legal counsel to clients around the world. The firm’s Tysons Corner office is located at 1750 Tysons Boulevard. For more information, visit www.mcguirewoods.com.