Six Holland & Hart LLP Colorado-based attorneys have been recognized in the 2015 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys who are selected as “local litigation stars” or as “future stars” in their practice areas. James Hartley, Jane Michaels, Christopher Toll, Gregory Goldberg, Rochelle Rabeler, and Craig Stewart were recognized. The firm ranked as a “highly recommended” litigation firm in the state, and one peer recommendation recognized Holland & Hart as “a well-known presence in the Rocky Mountain region, with a diverse stable of great people.”
Firmwide, 20 Holland & Hart attorneys were selected as “local litigation stars” or “future stars.” The firm was also honored for being “highly recommended” in Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
Benchmark Litigation annually identifies the leading U.S. trial attorneys and firms at the local and national levels. The publication’s rankings and editorials are the result of a six-month research period including extensive interviews with litigators and clients. The results include attorneys and firms that receive exceptional praise from peers and demonstrate notable casework over the past year.
“Being recognized not only by our clients but also by our competitors is a testament to the standards of excellence Holland & Hart holds across our firm and throughout our full range of legal practices,” said firm chair Liz Sharrer. “These recognized individuals and the team of attorneys in our Litigation practice are some of the most talented and experienced trial litigators in our region.”
The three Holland & Hart Colorado attorneys selected as “local litigation stars” by Benchmark include the following:
James Hartley is recognized for his work in Antitrust, General Commercial, and Intellectual Property litigation. For 40 years, Hartley has handled antitrust and patent infringement cases in a wide variety of businesses and industries, including healthcare, computer software and hardware, telecommunications, cable television, electronics, consumer products, manufacturing, title insurance, cattle feeding and beef packing, construction, medical devices, building materials, banking, transportation, agriculture, energy and natural resources, lumber, professional sports, and labor relations. He chairs Holland & Hart's Antitrust practice.
Jane Michaels is recognized for her work in Intellectual Property litigation. Michaels handles trademark, trade secrets, patent, and copyright cases, obtaining injunctive relief and damages to enforce the valuable intellectual property rights of her clients and defends infringement claims brought against her clients. She advises clients across multiple industries, including telecommunications, computers/electronics, Internet, biotech, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitality, sports, real estate, and oil and gas. Michaels chairs Holland & Hart's Trial practice.
Christopher Toll is recognized for his work in General Commercial litigation. Toll concentrates his practice in general commercial disputes and trade secrets/covenants not to compete. He has also developed a procedural specialty in obtaining temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. In his commercial practice, Toll represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving asset purchases, sales contracts, computer software licensing agreements, patent licenses, processing agreements, partnership agreements, and in various other commercial and business tort contexts.
The three Colorado attorneys recognized by Benchmark as “future stars” for their accomplishments throughout 2014 include the following:
Gregory Goldberg chairs Holland & Hart's Government Investigations practice. He defends companies and individuals in complex commercial litigation matters as well as government investigations by grand juries, the U.S. Attorney's Offices, the Department of Justice, and federal and state agencies.
Rochelle Rabeler’s practice focuses on project development, project financing, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions, with a particular emphasis in the renewable energy and infrastructure sector. She has advised developers, investors, sponsors, and independent power producers in connection with wind, solar, and geothermal projects throughout the United States.
Craig Stewart represents clients on a broad array of complex litigation matters, including commercial, oil and gas, environmental, and lawyer professional liability litigation. He has substantial trial experience in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals. Stewart chairs Holland & Hart's Commercial Litigation practice.
Learn more about Holland & Hart’s Benchmark Litigation rankings here.