Chambers and Partners, a leading independent legal research company, awarded Larson’s white collar defense and government investigations expertise with a Band 1 Ranking, its highest level of recognition, in the Chambers USA Legal Guide 2024. Two partners at the litigation firm, Stephen Larson and Hilary Potashner, were also recognized as outstanding practitioners.
Larson is top-ranked in California for “Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations.” Stephen and Hilary are both ranked for their white collar and investigations experience.
Chambers evaluates law firms and lawyers based on legal ability, client service, and depth of bench. Using a combination of law firm submissions, client feedback, peer knowledge, and market analysis, they compile and release rankings annually.
This year’s guide describes Larson as a “high-caliber trial boutique with significant experience defending clients against DOJ and SEC investigations and enforcement concerning FCPA violations, healthcare fraud, environmental crimes and securities actions.” Chambers highlighted the firm’s successful dismissal of two cases brought against client Ramin Salari in a high-profile Los Angeles public corruption matter, and client feedback praised Larson as “truly outstanding lawyers, who have the experience of handling extremely complex and sensitive matters and who have a substantial breadth of knowledge, experience, and diversity.”
Clients praised Stephen for his “very strong grasp of our team and its priorities and of the other side’s players and priorities, which lead to an effective resolution,” as well as his “impeccable reputation in the community for his skills and his professionalism.”
Hilary was described as “extremely client-focused,” and “one of the brightest and reasoned legal minds I have had the pleasure of working with…she is one of the best trial attorneys I know, and stays the course through very complex litigation.”
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