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Beth Kaufman Singled Out as “Lawyer of the Year” for Trusts and Estates in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—August 15, 2016: Prominent lawyers from across the nation named 18 Caplin & Drysdale attorneys for inclusion in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers In America©. Moreover, Firm President Beth Shapiro Kaufman earned the “Lawyer of the Year" honor, awarded to an attorney with the highest overall peer-feedback, for her reputation in Trusts and Estates law in Washington, D.C. Also making his appearance on the list is Kevin C. Maclay for his advocacy of clients in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

Published by U.S. News & World Report, the ranking is a useful guide for businesses and wealthy individuals seeking legal counsel. Caplin & Drysdale lawyers recognized with a listing include:

Trusts and Estates
−        Beth Shapiro Kaufman (Washington, D.C.)
−        Anne J. O'Brien (Washington, D.C.)
−        Michael G. Pfeifer (Washington, D.C.)
−        Stafford C. Smiley (Washington, D.C.)

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law / Litigation- Bankruptcy
− Elihu Inselbuch (New York, NY)
− Jeffrey A. Liesemer (Washington, D.C.)

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
− Kevin C. Maclay (Washington, D.C.)

Criminal Defense: White-Collar
−        Mark E. Matthews (Washington, D.C.)
−        Scott D. Michel (Washington, D.C.)
−        Cono R. Namorato (Washington, D.C.)

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
− Patricia Gimbel Lewis (Washington, D.C.)
− Richard W. Skillman (Washington, D.C.)

Government Relations Practice
− Trevor Potter (Washington, D.C.)

Litigation and Controversy – Tax
−        Mortimer M. Caplin, (Washington, D.C.)
−        Patricia Gimbel Lewis (Washington, D.C.)
−        Scott D. Michel (Washington, D.C.)
−        Cono R. Namorato (Washington, D.C.)
−        Christopher S. Rizek (Washington, D.C.)
−        H. David Rosenbloom (Washington, D.C.)
−        Richard W. Skillman (Washington, D.C.)
−        Walter B. Slocombe (Washington, D.C.)

Nonprofit / Charities Law
− Douglas N. Varley (Washington, D.C.)

Tax Law
−        Mortimer M. Caplin (Washington, D.C.)
−        Patricia Gimbel Lewis (Washington, D.C.)
−        Scott D. Michel (Washington, D.C.)
−        Cono R. Namorato (Washington, D.C.)
−        Michael G. Pfeifer (Washington, D.C.)
−        Christopher S. Rizek (Washington, D.C.)
−        H. David Rosenbloom (Washington, D.C.)
−        Richard W. Skillman (Washington, D.C.)
−        Walter B. Slocombe (Washington, D.C.)
−        Stafford C. Smiley (Washington, D.C.)