Roetzel has once again been ranked as one of Ohio’s top law firms in the 2013 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (“Chambers”) for two key practice areas: Litigation: General Commercial and Natural Resources & Environment. Chambers also recognized five of the firm’s partners individually as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas.
“As in years past, we are honored to be recognized by Chambers,” said Jeffrey J. Casto, Roetzel’s Chairman and CEO. “A Chambers ranking validates our client-focused approach to our work and the high level of professionalism practiced by our attorneys.”
Chambers & Partners, a U.K.-based publisher of legal guides, compiles annual rankings of leading firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas throughout the country using independent, objective and client-focused interviews and research. Criteria include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence and commitment.
Roetzel is acknowledged as a leading firm in the categories of both Litigation: General Commercial and Natural Resources & Environment. Roetzel’s Litigation Group is highlighted by Chambers for its visibility in the Ohio market, particularly in the fields of white-collar criminal work, high-stakes arbitrations and enforcement. Chambers noted that the Environmental Group’s “environmental, energy, and health and safety practice continues to be respected by market observers for its handling of regulatory compliance and enforcement matters in the air and water spaces, as well as for its representation of oil and gas companies.”
Five Roetzel partners were individually cited by Chambers as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas.
- Robert B. Casarona, Roetzel’s Partner-in-Charge of its Cleveland office, is recognized for his work in two practice areas, business litigation and environmental disputes. Sources noted that Mr. Casarona “is a skilled problem solver who can quickly ascertain collaborative solutions to complex problems.” Mr. Casarona focuses his practice on environmental litigation, including toxic torts, business litigation and construction litigation. He has been recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers every year since 2010.
- Donald S. Scherzer, Co-Practice Group Manager of the Business Litigation Group, is cited by Chambers as a leading practitioner in the field of Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations. Sources describe him as a "well-rounded litigator" and a "very effective communicator who works extremely well with co-counsel." Mr. Scherzer also handles antitrust, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), criminal securities and corporate compliance matters. He has been a Chambers leading lawyer since 2012.
- Shane A. Farolino is the Practice Group Manager of the Environmental, Energy and Health & Safety Group. Mr. Farolino focuses his practice on environmental compliance counseling, permitting, and administrative, civil and criminal litigation. Chambers notes his substantial environmental enforcement experience. "He uses his unmatched technical expertise and negotiating prowess to resolve difficult environmental issues," according to sources. Mr. Farolino has been selected by Chambers as a leader in the field of Natural Resources & Environmental Law every year since 2004.
- Terrence S. Finn is a Partner in the Environmental, Energy and Health & Safety Group. Mr. Finn focuses his practice on environmental compliance counseling and environmental litigation in administrative, state and federal forums, representing both public and private sector clients on a wide range of environmental issues. Chambers’ sources point to his "good advocacy skills and solid reputation" as reasons to retain his services. Chambers has selected Mr. Finn as a leader in Natural Resources & Environmental Law every year since 2006.
- Thomas L. Rosenberg, a Partner in the firm’s Business Litigation Group, is named by Chambers as a notable practitioner in Construction Law. Chambers states that, “He remains particularly active in contentious construction matters. He is an American Arbitration Association arbitrator, as well as an experienced courtroom lawyer.” Mr. Rosenberg has been honored by Chambers as a leading construction lawyer in the State of Ohio since it began ranking USA lawyers and law firms in 2003.