Chambers USA 2016 Ranks WTO Among Top Firms Nationwide and in Colorado

Denver: Chambers USA 2016 has ranked Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell (WTO) among the top litigation firms nationwide and in Colorado. WTO leads all other firms in number of ranked attorneys in two key categories: Nationwide Product Liability & Mass Torts Defense and Colorado General Commercial Litigation.

Nationwide
Chambers ranks WTO in Band 2 nationwide for Product Liability & Mass Torts Defense. The directory recognizes WTO among the top 15 law firms in the country handling such matters.

For the second year in a row, Chambers ranks more WTO lawyers (6) in Product Liability & Mass Torts Defense than any firm in the nation. “Dominant trial practice," writes Chambers, "fielding an impressive bench of expert product liability attorneys."

Colorado
In Colorado, WTO is ranked in Band 1 for General Commercial Litigation. Only one other firm in the state ranks as high. Eight WTO lawyers are ranked for General Commercial Litigation—twice as many as the next closest firms.  

“A dominant litigation boutique celebrated for its talent in civil trials,” writes Chambers. “Maintains unparalleled bench strength and continues to draw praise for its experience acting as national trial counsel to major clients on significant and sophisticated matters.”

The firm is also ranked for Labor & Employment Litigation (Band 3) in the state.

Attorneys
WTO leads the nation in lawyers ranked in Product Liability & Mass Torts Defense. Six WTO partners are recognized:

• John Fitzpatrick (Band 3 & Spotlight: Toxic Torts)
• James Hooper (Band 5)
• Michael O’Donnell (Band 5)
• Jack Trigg (Band 2)
• Malcolm Wheeler (Senior Statesman)
• Michael Williams (Up and Coming)

Chambers ranks WTO in Band 1 for Colorado General Commercial Litigation. Eight WTO lawyers are ranked:

• Scott Barker (Band 2)
• Carolyn Fairless (Band 3)
• John Fitzpatrick (Band 1)
• Hugh Gottschalk (Band 2)
• Michael O’Donnell (Band 1)
• Kathryn Reilly (Up and Coming)
• Malcolm Wheeler (Senior Statesman)
• Michael Williams (Band 4)

For the seventh consecutive year, Chambers ranks partner Raymond Martin in Band 1 for Labor & Employment Litigation in Colorado.

Contact: Matt Plavnick | 303.244.0103 | plavnick@wtotrial.com

Over the past decade, Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell lawyers have won 78 complete trial verdicts, 41 complex arbitrations, and 64 significant appeals nationwide for our clients. Established in 1998, WTO represents sophisticated clients in high-stakes civil trials, appeals, arbitrations, and related matters, including class actions, mass torts, and multidistrict litigation.