Five Taylor Porter Attorneys Ranked by Clients, Peers in 2020 Chambers USA Guide

April 28, 2020

Taylor Porter had five attorneys ranked as “Leaders in Their Field” in the Chambers USA 2020 Directory, which has surveyed clients and other law firms to rank attorneys globally since 1990. The annual guide of the best law firms and lawyers in business is published by London-based research and ranking organization, Chambers and Partners. Chambers evaluates and ranks attorneys and firms nationally and by state through extensive independent research that includes interviews with firm clients and peer attorneys. Researchers assess technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by the client.

​Taylor Porter’s Chambers USA honorees include: 
Anne Crochet (Environmental Law); Mike Crawford (Bankruptcy/Restructuring); Skip Philips (Commercial Litigation); John Andrishok (Construction); and Fred Tulley (Senior Statespeople - Securities Litigation).

Taylor Porter's environmental practice team leader Anne Crochet is ranked in the top tier, Band 1, individually in Louisiana in the Chambers 2020 rankings. Lawyers are ranked in bands from 1-6, with 1 being the best. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.

In addition to the rankings, the Chambers annual guide includes research findings by peer attorneys and clients about the recognized attorneys. The following are highlights from Taylor Porter’s attorneys’ inclusions:

Environmental Law

"The 'very diligent' Anne Crochet advises her clients on a range of environmental matters such as waste management compliance. She also handles contentious environmental matters."

"Respected Baton Rouge-based firm with extensive environmental law expertise, acting for a range of energy, waste management and industrial companies. Handles a broad spectrum of environmental law issues, with substantial experience in regulatory compliance, defending enforcement actions and wider environmental law disputes. Offers notable strengths in class action litigation and defending claims related to groundwater remediation, contamination and oilfield waste. Additionally noted for advising clients on legislative and regulatory developments in the area. A client reports: 'It has a fantastic team that has skillfully managed an environmental matter for us.'

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

"Michael Crawford acts for lenders, trustees and debtors in bankruptcy litigation. Sources say: 'He is very practical, knows the law and you can make deals with him.'

Commercial Litigation

"Harry "Skip" Phillips maintains an excellent reputation for his commercial litigation practice, with one source referring to him as 'a wonderful trial lawyer.' He routinely handles litigation involving personal injury, product liability and insurance coverage issues.

Construction

"John Andrishok represents contractors in claims including delays, charges and damages. He has experience handling construction cases reaching federal court. One client comments: 'He provides wise counsel and good support and is well versed in Louisiana construction law.'

Securities Litigation - Senior Statespeople

"Frederick Tulley offers vast experience handling complex litigation and is considered by market sources to be an 'excellent securities litigator.' An impressed interviewee says that he takes 'an imaginative approach to complex cases.'

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