Nine Ashby & Geddes Lawyers Are Identified as Leading Individuals in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2024) 

June 6, 2024

The 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized nine Ashby & Geddes attorneys as “Leading Individuals” in their respective areas of practice: Steven J. Balick (Intellectual Property), William P. Bowden (Bankruptcy/Restructuring), John G. Day (Intellectual Property), Catherine A. Gaul (Chancery), Stephen E. Jenkins (Chancery and Chancery: Mainly Plaintiff), Andrew C. Mayo (Intellectual Property), Ricardo Palacio (Bankruptcy/Restructuring), Gregory A. Taylor (Bankruptcy/Restructuring), and Philip Trainer, Jr. (Chancery).  In addition, the firm was ranked for excellence in three of its practice areas: Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, and Intellectual Property.

Ashby & Geddes’ Bankruptcy/Restructuring lawyers “take the time to take a business perspective and explain what is going on, what the options are, and the risks involved.” Rick Palacio was described as “very responsive” and “super in bankruptcy, with awareness of other litigation forums.”

The firm’s Chancery practitioners were described as being “knowledgeable and responsive” and having an “excellent grasp on Delaware law.” Lee Trainer was described as “great in court.” Catherine Gaul was described as “responsive, smart, and well respected by the judges” and “practical in her advice.”

Chambers describes Ashby & Geddes’ Intellectual Property team as being “excellent at handling complex matters,” “extremely efficient” and having “deep knowledge.” Steve Balick “is very attentive to details,” while John Day was noted as being “an outstanding adviser” who is “invaluable in cases based on his in-depth knowledge of the Bench.” Andrew Mayo has a ”depth of insight into the space that is exceptional” and is an “excellent lawyer.”

Chambers and Partners assesses business lawyers across the country using independent researchers to conduct in-depth interviews with clients and lawyers.  Individual lawyers and firm practice areas are ranked on the basis of legal knowledge, experience, ability, effectiveness, and client-service.  For more information about Chambers and Partners, visit here.