Gregory and Hill Named Leading Lawyers in Ohio

Kegler Brown Construction Practice and Attorneys
Among the Best, According to Chambers USA

June 1, 2003

Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter directors Donald W. Gregory and Thomas W. Hill have been selected for inclusion in the elite group of 'America's Leading Business Lawyers' for 2003-2004 by Chambers USA. In addition, the firm's construction law practice was also named as a leader in Ohio.

Research acknowledged Gregory, who was awarded a ranking of two by Chambers, as "a fine, hard-working lawyer" of considerable experience. The directory notes that Kegler Brown's construction law practice owes their strong tie to the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) to the "straightforward and assertive" Gregory. In addition, Gregory, the chair of the firm's construction law practice, led the team that successfully acted for the ASA in a case in Florida, which resolved the relationship between indemnity and the duty to defend.

According to Chambers, opponents respect Kegler Brown director Tom Hill as a "tenacious litigator." Hill, who also received a ranking of two by Chambers, focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation. Recently, he represented a mining company in a mining rights dispute, and advised the plaintiff on a products liability matter concerning powdered milk.

Additionally, Chambers says that Kegler Brown construction law attorneys are known for their "fierce representation" and "competitive bid work." The firm's construction law practice represents all segments of the construction industry, but has many subcontractors as clients. The directory also notes that the Kegler Brown is respected for its work for institutional owners and that clients are drawn largely from among national trade associations, including the ASA, the National Ground Water Association and the Ceiling & Interior Systems Construction Association.

According to Chambers and Partners, publishers of the annual directory, attorneys are only included in the group of 'America's Leading Business Lawyers,' if they are strongly recommended by the market. Each year, a team of researchers from Chambers surveys clients and lawyers across the U.S. to obtain a consistent market view of which firms and attorneys are considered leaders in their field.

Chamber's rankings of law firms and individual attorneys are based on a scale of 1-6. The directory assesses rankings on the qualities of technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. The editorial comment that Chambers includes is also derived from the research. Quotations are used only when they sum up the prevailing opinion of the market. The rankings and editorial comment about attorneys are independent and objective.

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