Brian Butler and Paul Kent have been selected for inclusion in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business for 2011.
Butler was included as a recommended litigator. He has represented business clients in litigation for over 40 years. Butler has conducted numerous jury trials, court trials, preliminary injunction hearings, arbitrations, and appeals in state and federal courts. His broad range of litigation experience includes antitrust, dealership, contract disputes, and lawyer malpractice. He frequently acts as a mediator or arbitrator.
Kent was named in the natural resources & environment category. Kent's practice focuses on environmental regulatory matters with a particular emphasis on water issues. He represents municipalities on wastewater, water supply, energy and other environmental issues. He also represents individuals and businesses on land use and development matters including developments in and around shorelands, wetlands, and navigable waters.
The Chambers USA directory is widely regarded as a helpful guide to purchasers of legal services. Inclusion in Chambers USA is based on in-depth interviews with clients and attorneys throughout the country. Because of the directory’s magnitude and because lawyers are not allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Chambers USA is a considered a singular honor.