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Chambers and Partners

Recognize Hirschler Fleischer Attorneys

 

RICHMOND--In its third annual survey of the U.S. legal market on a state-by-state basis, the highly respected research organization Chambers and Partners has named Hirschler Fleischer as the top law firm in Virginia in the Real Estate category of the latest edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Business Lawyers. The publication recognized Jay Weinberg, Jim Theobald, Mike Terry and Chuck Rothenberg for their excellence in real estate and land use law and Rick Witthoefft for his excellence in litigation.

 

In the category of Real Estate, Chambers USA says the following about Hirschler Fleischer:

“It is a credit to the strength of the lawyers and the profile of their representative deals that this firm is as highly regarded for land use as it is for general real estate. Competitors recognize the ‘great depth of experience and expertise’ running through a diverse practice….. Solidly ensconced in a growth cycle, the firm enjoys a presence on many of the largest developments and transactions in the state including high-profile mixed-use developments and residential and commercial projects. On the land use side, the firm is known to be ‘well connected politically and extremely capable.’ As one peer notes, the firm has ‘not one lawyer it wouldn’t be a pleasure to work with.’”

 

“Jay Weinberg is recognized as the ‘all-time king of land use,’ with one competitor claiming to have ‘never found a better lawyer than him in 20 years.’ Mike Terry ‘can do almost anything’ in the real estate sector and was described as ‘very pragmatic, very honest and an up-front deal-maker.’ One interviewee summed up the success of James Theobald, ‘it’s a matter of strategy and presentation, leg work and background preparation; he covers a wide range of capabilities.’ Commentators noted his recent success on difficult, high-profile cases, singling out his work on land use approvals for one of the largest mixed-use planned unit developments in the eastern Virginia market, on the James River. Peers noticed the rise of Charles Rothenberg, an attorney who negotiates and implements real estate sales and assists purchasers in all phases of the acquisition process.

Clients interviewed include Cargill, HHHunt Corporation and Daniel Corporation. The firm continues to be involved in the metropolitan area’s largest land use matters including those on behalf of Ukrop’s Supermarkets, Reynolds Development Corp., Ethyl Corp., Gumenick Properties, HHHunt and Highwoods Properties. Chambers USA also noticed the litigation section and Charles F. “Rick” Witthoefft and other Hirschler Fleischer attorneys for their exceptional work in their respective practices.

“‘Thorough and gentlemanly,’ Charles Witthoefft is considered by admiring onlookers to be ‘one of the best lawyers in the state.’ He chairs the firm’s litigation section and has developed an ‘aura of real credibility,’ as a result of more than 27 years of ‘commanding trial experience.’ His practice runs the gamut of commercial disputes including contract, antitrust, securities, banking, trust and estate, tort and insurance liability issues.”

Chambers USA - America's Leading Business Lawyers, bases its ranking on market research into the strengths and reputation of U.S. attorneys and law firms. For the 2005-2006 edition, Chambers interviewed over 6,000 clients and attorneys to identify the best practitioners in all the main areas of business law. The results  rank the leading law firms and individuals based on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client. The rankings and editorial comments about attorneys are independent and objective. Inclusion in the guide is based solely on the findings of the Chambers research team.

 

For highlights, visit the Chambers USA website (search “Hirschler Fleischer” for complete results.)

 

-- July 27,  2005

About Hirschler Fleischer
Hirschler Fleischer is a full-service law firm offering diverse general and specialized legal services to corporate, institutional, governmental and individual clients.  The firm has offices in Richmond and Fredericksburg and has served Virginia for more than five decades. Please see www.hirschlerfleischer.com for more information.

Contact:

 

Cherie K. Givens

Marketing Manager

804-771-5637