Chambers USA Leading Lawyers

(From the Corporate/Commercial Category of Chambers USA)

The Firm: This firm is distinguished as one of the few to exhibit market-leading strength and depth across both the general corporate and captive insurance areas.

Sources say: "The lawyers can handle almost any issue put before them, and they take care to do so in a refined and effective way."

KEY INDIVIDUALS: Sources mention the useful tax expertise that Jon Eggleston applies to his corporate practice, adding, "he is an effective professional by virtue of his knowledge and timeliness." Gail Westgate is a former general counsel for the Bank of Vermont, and draws on this experience, particularly in representing the interests of lenders in debt financings. "She is an incisive negotiator who really understands the fine print in documentation," clients enthuse. Keith Roberts is admitted in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. He is recognized especially for the "measured and adroit work he does," particularly in the healthcare arena. The "helpful and responsive" Jeffrey Johnson serves as the firm president, but still finds plenty of time for his highly regarded captive insurance practice. "His industry knowledge, borne of work experience in regulatory organizations, is almost unparalleled," say sources. Interviewees report "total satisfaction with the skilled service" offered by James Clemons in the captive insurance field, whereas Rusty Young is a younger shareholder who already has a reputation for "remarkably deft handling of intricate insurance divestiture issues." Gary Franklin was recognized in the field of litigation and Steve Reynes for his work in zoning/land use.