Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has once again been recognized by Chambers USA, a prestigious directory of the country's top law firms. In addition to the firm's practice recognitions, five partners, David Capell, Nancy Erfle, Craig Heryford, Andrew Port, William Shelley, were recognized among the nation's top lawyers in their respective fields.
Chambers USA recognized the firm in the following categories:
Insurance, Band 2, Arizona
Gordon & Rees stands out for its notable insurance litigation practice, encompassing complex coverage and bad faith defense. The firm's extensive expertise extends to reinsurance and surety issues, as well as professional liability, employment, and construction law.
Notable practitioners include Kira Barrett, John Condrey, and Matthew Kleiner.
Insurance, Insurer, Band 4, California
The firm provides sound advice to the insurance industry across a wide range of coverage areas. With particular specialties in life, health, and first-party property insurance, as well as aviation, marine, and product liability, Gordon & Rees offers comprehensive support. The firm also has strong capabilities in bad faith litigation, class action defense, and a significant appellate practice. A key area of expertise is the firm's insurance fraud practice, representing both domestic and foreign insurers.
David Capell is featured as a notable practitioner. He is frequently called upon to represent his clients in coverage disputes and bad faith litigation. He often works with health insurers, as part of a broader client base.
Insurance, Band 3, Pennsylvania
Gordon & Rees is highly respected for its exceptional representation of national and international insurers in complex coverage disputes. The firm's expertise extends to general liability claims, providing counsel in related bankruptcy proceedings. With extensive litigation capabilities, the firm frequently defends against high-value class actions and excels in excess verdict and bad faith insurance claims.
Chambers USA commends Gordon & Rees' Philadelphia team for its strategic focus, practicality, expertise, and efficiency.
William Shelley, managing partner of the Philadelphia office, is featured as a notable practitioner. He is well versed in a wide variety of insurance coverage disputes, as part of a broader commercial litigation practice. "Bill Shelley is a very seasoned practitioner in coverage work." "Bill is a top-notch litigator, strategist and advocate."
Chambers USA recognized Gordon & Rees partners in the following practice groups:
David Capell, Insurance: Insurer – California, Band 3
Capell is frequently called upon to represent his clients in coverage disputes and bad faith litigation. He often works with health insurers, as part of a broader client base.
Nancy Erfle, Product Liability & Mass Tort – USA – Nationwide, Band 5
Erfle is widely recognized for her strength in representing pharmaceutical and automotive clients in product liability cases and broader class actions. She is especially well known for her work in toxic torts such as talc litigation. "She has excellent trial skills."
Craig Heryford, Banking & Finance – Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh & Surrounds, Band 2
Heryford focuses his practice on corporate finance and venture capital funding matters for a broad range of investors and funds. "He is a solid and seasoned banking lawyer."
Andrew Port, Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (outside New York) - USA – Nationwide, Band 2
Port is noted for his longstanding experience as a litigator in the maritime space. He handles the full range of sector disputes, covering both wet and dry shipping matters, with particular expertise in marine personal injury and toxic tort. "Andy is one of the top admiralty specialists in Northern California." "His service levels are great. He is very knowledgeable and approachable." "Andy is an excellent counsel and good at evaluating cases."
William Shelley, Insurance – Pennsylvania, Band 1; Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – USA - Nationwide, Band 3
Shelley is noted for his successes in coverage litigation, including sophisticated class action claims. He also serves as co-chair of the firm's national insurance group. He is managing partner of the firm's Philadelphia office. He is well-versed in a wide variety of insurance coverage disputes, as part of a broader commercial litigation practice.
Chambers USA bases its rankings on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. To conduct its independent research into the strengths of law firms and individual lawyers, the annual publication conducts thousands of interviews with clients and attorneys.
The Chambers USA Guide is part of a series of Chambers & Partners research-based guides to the legal profession. They rank the leading law firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas throughout each region. To view the Gordon & Rees Chambers USA 2023 profile, please click here.