Hodgson Russ LLP Receives Multiple Top Marks from Chambers USA Guide 2025
Buffalo, New York (June 5, 2025) – Hodgson Russ LLP is pleased to announce seven of its practice areas and 12 of its attorneys are recognized in the Chambers USA 2025 Guide, an annual directory ranking law firms and attorneys based on in-depth, independent research and interviews with clients, fellow attorneys, and corporate counsel.
The firm has received the highest ranking of “Band 1” in Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions in Upstate New York. In addition, the firm’s State & Local Tax Practice received the highest ranking of “Band 1” for New York.
Further, the firm’s Environment Practice is ranked in both New York and Upstate New York.
Four other Hodgson Russ practices were recognized by Chambers, including:
- Healthcare – New York
- Labor & Employment – Upstate New York
- Litigation: General Commercial – Upstate New York
- Real Estate – Upstate New York (includes Real Estate Development and Real Estate Leasing)
The Hodgson Russ practice attorneys recognized for exemplary work and client relations are:
- Jane Bello Burke – Healthcare (New York)
- Thomas D’Antonio – Labor & Employment (Upstate New York), Litigation: General Commercial (Upstate New York)
- Peter C. Godfrey – Labor & Employment (Upstate New York)
- Michael J. Hecker (Band 1) – Environment (New York & Upstate New York)
- Elizabeth A. Holden – Real Estate (Upstate New York)
- Timothy P. Noonan – Tax: State & Local (New York)
- Daniel A. Spitzer – Environment (Upstate New York)
- Jeffrey C. Stravino – Environment (New York & Upstate New York)
- Kevin R. Talbot – Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (Upstate New York)
- Eric J. Ward – Litigation: General Commercial (Upstate New York)
- Sujata Yalamanchili – Real Estate (Upstate New York)
- John J. Zak – Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (Upstate New York)
Often referred to as the “gold standard,” the Chambers USA Guide evaluates attorneys and legal practices in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and at a nationwide level with hundreds of practice area-based ranking tables identifying the best practice groups and lawyers working across the United States legal market.
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About Hodgson Russ LLP:
Hodgson Russ LLP is an Am Law 200, New York-based full-service law firm with more than 220 attorneys serving individuals, public companies, privately held businesses, governmental entities, and nonprofit institutions from its offices strategically placed in key markets along the east coast of the United States and Canada, from Toronto to Palm Beach, Florida. To learn more, visit www.hodgsonruss.com.