Chambers USA 2013 Ranks WTO Among Top 14 Product Liability and Mass Tort Firms in the U.S. and Top 3 Commercial Litigation Firms in Colorado

DENVER: The lawyer rankings guide Chambers USA, 2013 edition, lists Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell among the top 14 product liability and mass torts law firms in the country and among the top three commercial litigation firms in Colorado. Chambers ranks the leading lawyers and law firms around the country based on in-depth and client-focused research.

Chambers says, "This relatively compact firm punches well above its weight, housing an acclaimed products practice that excels both at the strategic planning stage and in the courtroom." It lists Malcolm Wheeler among the top six product liability and mass tort lawyers in the nation. Jack Trigg, John Fitzpatrick and James Hooper are also recognized among the top product liability lawyers nationally.

About WTO's rank as one of the top three commercial litigation firms in Colorado, Chambers' sources say, "The firm provides outstanding quality in both their discovery and their trial work. They are very personable and juries like them. They are highly intelligent and organized, and get great value for their clients."

Chambers recognizes WTO lawyers Malcolm Wheeler, Michael O'Donnell, Hugh Gottschalk, John Fitzpatrick, Scott Barker and Carolyn Fairless (new to the list this year) among the top commercial litigation lawyers in Colorado.

WTO partner Raymond Martin is ranked among the top eight labor and employment lawyers in Colorado and is described as a "renowned litigator whose subject matter expertise in the area is at a very high level."

Firm Chairman Mike O'Donnell calls the Chambers USA rankings, "great confirmation by our clients of the value and excellence we strive to deliver on every litigation matter we handle."