Clients Rank Eaton Peabody Among Best in the State
July 17, 2007
BANGOR, MAINE - Eaton Peabody, P.A. is recognized in the 2007 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business as among the best law firms in the state. Clients gave four of the seven named attorneys, ranked as preeminent in their field, top rankings for being "senior players in the industry".Practice Group and Attorney Rankings
#2 Real Estate
“The firm’s broad-ranging real estate practice reflects its northern position, with a distinct specialty in
timberland law…”
#2 Edward D. Leonard, III
“ ‘Careful and precise’ department head Ted Leonard is one the senior players in the
industry.”
Real Estate: Timberland/Conservation
#1 Karen A. Huber
“…is known as ‘competent and a pleasure to work with.’ She also was commended for her
understanding of the title aspect of development.”
#1 Edward D. Leonard, III
“He is recognized as one of the very best in the state.”
#3 Corporate/M&A
“This Bangor-based firm may not be the largest outfit in the state, but its corporate team certainly holds its
own…[I]nterviewees single it out from all other firms in the state for anything concerning Canadian
securities law.”
#1 Daniel G. McKay
“There is little doubt that Dan McKay is one of the best corporate lawyers in the
State and is unsurpassed in northern Maine.” Clients “…appreciate his ‘ability to work
constructively in resolving problems and getting the results clients expect.’ ”
#3 Environment
“…firm has a geographic advantage – it covers the territory for environment law in the northern half of the
state.”
#1 P. Andrew Hamilton
“Interviewees name him as strong at nearly everything, mentioning permitting, litigation,
wetlands, land use and Superfunds in particular.”
#3 Labor & Employment
“… very visible in the municipal and nonprofit sectors and does considerable work in the area of healthcare
and social services. [The team includes] one employee benefits specialist, whom clients highly recommend
for ERISA work.”
Senior Statesman, Thomas C. Johnston
“It’s a true pleasure working with someone who really knows what he is doing.”
#3 Clare Hudson Payne
“She has a specialty providing daily advice on ADA matters. Clients report: ‘She gives clear
and helpful counsel.’”
#3 Litigation
“Interviewees report: ‘There is no doubt that the firm is a leader in Northern Maine’ ”
#3 Bernard J. Kubetz
“Despite his northern location, Berney Kubetz: ‘has good visibility all around the state.’ He is
recommended for commercial litigation and has considerable experience of defamation cases
and litigation concerning timberland [law]. … known as a specialist in First Amendment
law…”
About Chambers & Partners
Chambers and Partners is a British based international legal research company. 40,000 copies of the 2007
edition of Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business will be distributed to named clients,
those within the legal profession, and all major bookstores. The Guide is also available online to an average
of 8,000 viewers per day. Attorneys are selected through the publication's in-depth eight month interview
process with over 10,000 clients and attorneys throughout the US. Attorneys and firms are ranked on a scale
of 1-6.
About Eaton Peabody
Founded in 1939, Eaton Peabody is a community based law firm with more then 40 attorneys serving New
England and Atlantic Canada from offices in Augusta, Bangor, Brunswick, and Ellsworth. The firm offers
broad legal expertise through a variety of focused practice groups lead by attorneys listed in The Best
Lawyers in America and favorably rated by clients in Chambers USA.
