18 Caplin & Drysdale Attorneys Earn Best Lawyers’ Listing
18 Caplin & Drysdale Attorneys Earn Best Lawyers’ Listing
Beth Kaufman Singled Out as “Lawyer of the Year” for Trusts and Estates
WASHINGTON, D.C.—August 18, 2015: Law firm peers have selected 18 Caplin & Drysdale attorneys for inclusion in the 2016 edition of Best Lawyers In America©. The publication also bestows the distinction of “Lawyer of the Year” to Firm President Beth Shapiro Kaufman for her reputation in Trusts and Estates law. New to the list is Mark E. Matthews,known for his work in White Collar Criminal Defense.
Over 50% of the Caplin attorneys listed have been included inBest Lawyers In America©for ten or more years “and they hail from each of the Firm’s core practice areas,” added Ms. Kaufman. “It is indeed gratifying to know that our esteemed colleagues in the legal industry recognize Caplin & Drysdale’s many contributions to the legal profession.” Published by U.S. News & World Report, the ranking surveys top lawyers on the legal acumen of their colleagues in the same region and practice area.
Lawyers recognized with a listing include:
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Beth Shapiro Kaufman – Lawyer of the Year (Washington, D.C.)
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Anne J. O’Brien (Washington, D.C.)
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Michael G. Pfeifer (Washington, D.C.)
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Stafford C. Smiley (Washington, D.C.)
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Elihu Inselbuch (New York, NY)
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Jeffrey A. Liesemer (Washington, D.C.)
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Peter Van N. Lockwood (Washington, D.C.)
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Peter Van N. Lockwood (Washington, D.C.)
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Peter Van N. Lockwood (Washington, D.C.)
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Mark E. Matthews (Washington, D.C.)
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Scott D. Michel (Washington, D.C.)
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Cono R. Namorato (Washington, D.C.)
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Patricia Gimbel Lewis (Washington, D.C.)
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Richard W. Skillman (Washington, D.C.)
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Trevor Potter (Washington, D.C.)
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Elihu Inselbuch (New York, NY)
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Jeffrey A. Liesemer (Washington, D.C.)
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Peter Van N. Lockwood (Washington, D.C.)
Litigation and Controversy – Tax
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Mortimer M. Caplin (Washington, D.C.)
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Patricia Gimbel Lewis (Washington, D.C.)
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Scott D. Michel (Washington, D.C.)
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Cono R. Namorato (Washington, D.C.)
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Christopher S. Rizek (Washington, D.C.)
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H. David Rosenbloom (Washington, D.C.)
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Richard W. Skillman (Washington, D.C.)
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Walter B. Slocombe (Washington, D.C.)
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Douglas N. Varley (Washington, D.C.)
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Mortimer M. Caplin (Washington, D.C.)
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Patricia Gimbel Lewis (Washington, D.C.)
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Scott D. Michel (Washington, D.C.)
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Cono R. Namorato (Washington, D.C.)
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Michael G. Pfeifer (Washington, D.C.)
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Christopher S. Rizek (Washington, D.C.)
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H. David Rosenbloom (Washington, D.C.)
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Richard W. Skillman (Washington, D.C.)
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Walter B. Slocombe (Washington, D.C.)
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Stafford C. Smiley (Washington, D.C.)
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About Caplin & Drysdale
Having celebrated our 50th Anniversary in 2014, Caplin & Drysdale continues to be a leading provider of tax controversy, and litigation legal services to corporations, individuals, and nonprofits throughout the United States and around the world. We are also privileged to serve as legal advisors to accounting firms, financial institutions, law firms, and other professional services organizations.
The firm’s reputation over the years has earned us the trust and respect of clients, industry peers, and government agencies. Moreover, clients rely on our broad knowledge of the law and our keen insights into their business concerns and personal interests. Our lawyers’ strong tactical and problem-solving skills—combined with substantial experience handling a variety of complex, high stakes, matters in a boutique environment—make us one the nation’s most distinctive law firms.