Caplin & Drysdale Law Firm

For a fifth consecutive year, clients and industry peers have selected Caplin & Drysdale attorneys for inclusion in Chambers USA. Chambers, a leading authority on the world's best lawyers, recognized the firm's attorneys among the top in the nation and in the District of Columbia in key practice areas, including tax controversy, bankruptcy, wealth preservation, and political law. "Our attorneys' continued appearance in Chambers and other well-respected rankings is indicative of the significance we place on the qualities most valued by clients," commented Scott D. Michel, President of Caplin & Drysdale. Chambers research revealed:

THE FIRM: This boutique firm has enjoyed an impressive year of expansion, both in its workload and presence, and strengthened its position as a formidable group for a whole host of tax controversy and litigation. Its expertise covers the gamut of international tax controversy, criminal tax and international tax engagements. It also comes highly recommended for its capabilities in fraud.

Sources say: "The quality of work has been outstanding." "A talented and very good firm."

Elihu Inselbuch, who was given the distinction of Senior Statesman for his outstanding work in the field of Bankruptcy/Restructuring, joined a total of fourteen highly-skilled practitioners, an increase from 2012, who were assessed on several criteria, such as technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, and commitment.

Nationwide
Government: Political Law (Band 2)	Band	Office
Joseph M. Birkenstock	Band 2	Washington, D.C.
Trevor Potter	Band 2	New York
Tax Controversy (Band 3)	Band	Office
Christopher S. Rizek	Band 4	Washington, D.C.
H. David Rosenbloom	Band 2	Washington, D.C.
Mark E. Matthews	Band 1	Washington, D.C.
Tax: Fraud	Band	Office
Cono R. Namorato	Band 1	Washington, D.C.
Mark E. Matthews	Band 1	Washington, D.C.
Scott D. Michel	Band 1	Washington, D.C.
Wealth Management: Eastern Region	Band	Office
Beth Shapiro Kaufman	Band 2	Washington, D.C.
Michael G. Pfeifer	Band 4	Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia
Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Band 2)	Band	Office
Elihu Inselbuch	Senior Statesman	New York
Peter Van N. Lockwood	Band 2	Washington, D.C.
Trevor W. Swett III	Band 4	Washington, D.C.
Tax (Band 2)	Band	Office
H. David Rosenbloom	Band 1	Washington, D.C.
Patricia Gimbel Lewis	Band 3	Washington, D.C.
Richard W. Skillman	Band 3	Washington, D.C.
Scott D. Michel	Band 3	Washington, D.C.