Two Holland & Hart LLP Nevada-based attorneys have been recognized in the 2015 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys who are selected as “local litigation stars” or as “future stars” in their practice areas. Stephen Peek and Patrick Reilly were recognized. Holland & Hart has also been ranked as a “highly recommended” litigation firm in Nevada.
Firmwide, 20 Holland & Hart attorneys were selected as “local litigation stars” or “future stars.” The firm was also honored for being “highly recommended” in Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming.
Benchmark Litigation annually identifies the leading U.S. trial attorneys and firms at the local and national levels. The publication’s rankings and editorials are the result of a six-month research period including extensive interviews with litigators and clients. The results include attorneys and firms that receive exceptional praise from peers and demonstrate notable casework over the past year.
“Being recognized not only by our clients but also by our competitors is a testament to the standards of excellence Holland & Hart holds across our firm and throughout our full range of legal practices,” said firm chair Liz Sharrer. “These recognized individuals and the team of attorneys in our Litigation practice are some of the most talented and experienced trial litigators in our region.”
Stephen Peek was selected as a regional “local litigation star” by Benchmark. He is recognized for his work in General Commercial litigation. With more than 40 years of experience, Peek practices in commercial and business litigation for diverse clients within the gaming and financial industries. He resolves matters ranging from shareholder derivative suits to wrongful termination claims. Among his clients are national, regional, and local companies, including hotel-casinos; financial institutions; gaming manufacturers; and suppliers, developers, and contractors involved in all manner of contractual disputes.
Patrick Reilly was recognized by Benchmark as a “future star” for his accomplishments throughout 2014. Reilly is an experienced commercial litigator, trial advocate, and appellate lawyer. His clients include financial institutions, developers, hotel/casinos, utilities, and public/private partnerships. His practice includes business litigation and arbitration, real estate disputes, shareholder derivative lawsuits, partnership disputes, class action defense, and FDCPA/TCPA defense.
Learn more about Holland & Hart’s Benchmark Litigation rankings here.