Hill Ward Henderson and its attorneys drew praise for the ninth consecutive year in the 2010 edition of the Chambers USA Guide: America's Leading Business Lawyers, published by Chambers & Partners. Chambers researchers spend a year conducting thousands of in-depth interviews with key in-house counsel, firm clients, and leading private practice attorneys in each U.S. state to obtain a consistent market view of which firms and attorneys are considered leaders in their field.
Hill Ward Henderson’s Litigation, Corporate, and Real Estate practice groups all received top rankings within the state of Florida in the Chambers USA 2010 Directory.
Published editorials praise the firm's practice areas as follows:
"This Tampa firm is an excellent choice for complex litigation matters, with strong experience in a wide array of high-profile matters including mass torts, IP, healthcare, real estate, employment and antitrust litigation. The talented attorneys also handle jury trial cases. In addition to its great success in the courtroom, the group is also adept at negotiating settlements. 'This experienced team stands out for its excellent results.'"
"This much-praised Tampa firm has a strong following among domestic clients seeking advice on private equity, venture capital, employee benefits and healthcare matters. Among other recent highlights, the team acted for American Land Lease on its $438 million acquisition by Green Courte Partners."
"This firm is highly regarded in Tampa for acquisition and development, commercial leasing, tax structuring and real estate litigation. The group serves as national real estate counsel to Asbury Automotive Group. 'A smart, sophisticated and practical team, which does top-quality work.'"
Published editorials praise the firm's attorneys as follows...
"Interviewees enthusiastically endorse founding partner Benjamin Hill, agreeing: 'He is as good an attorney as you will find in the whole of Florida!' His practice concentrates on complex litigation including professional liability, products liability and general commercial matters. He is widely respected for his handling of prominent cases throughout the state and prized as an outstanding trial lawyer whose 'calm, low-key manner belies a quick, elegant mind.'"
"Dennis Waggoner leads the department and has a broad commercial litigation practice. A bright, hard-working lawyer, he has particular expertise in professional malpractice defense and professional liability disputes."
"'Highly competent player" David Felman acted for Advanced Financial on the acquisition of a Baltimore-based rival."
"Alton Ward is a first-class employee benefits lawyer with enviable knowledge of retirement planning. He leads a team of seven full-time ERISA lawyers at Hill Ward Henderson, and represents public companies, healthcare providers, professional employer organizations and small businesses in compliance matters and audits."
"Mark Danzi led the American Land Lease deal; he is well regarded for his M&A and private equity expertise."
"Thomas Henderson is vice chair of the firm and a first-class lawyer who does a stellar job. His practice involves the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate."