"...the best at what they do in the country."

Chambers USA

Accolades

What Others are Saying About BuckleySandler

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2012

BuckleySandler is ranked as a Band 1 firm in the Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance) practice area, and as a Band 2 firm in the Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) practice area. Chambers USA says BuckleySandler is “widely considered to be one of the preeminent legal brands in the consumer finance market” and is "noted for its impressive enforcement and litigation talent, and represents some of the world's most high-profile financial institutions in a host of enforcement actions."

Chambers USA on Client Service: "In terms of responsiveness I couldn't have asked for more, but beyond the responsiveness was the content and quality."

Chambers USA on Commercial Awareness: "They have been the preeminent law firm in providing education and information to the mortgage industry."

Andrew L. Sandler is ranked as a Band 1 lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance), and as a Band 1 lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations). He has also been named a Star Individual in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation). Chambers says that he "has consolidated his position as one of the leading financial services attorneys in the USA. Sources consider him to be 'probably the best fair lending lawyer in the country.'"

Jeremiah S. Buckley is ranked as Band 1 in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). Chambers says Mr. Buckley “is another example of the firm's astonishing bench strength in the mortgage space. He is praised as 'a reliable, quality counsel who is straightforward, candid and energetic.'"

Joseph M. Kolar is ranked as Band 1 in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). He is "singled out as one of the leading mortgage banking lawyers in the country, and noted for his strategic advice and encyclopedic knowledge of federal regulations."

Benjamin B. Klubes is ranked as Band 3 in Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) and "is described by impressed commentators as 'one of the real leaders in this space.'

David S. Krakoff is ranked as Band 2 in DC Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations. Chambers reports that "describe him as 'a superb lawyer who is very dedicated.'”

Jeffrey P. Naimon is ranked as Band 3 in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). Chambers describes him as "'certainly a thought leader' in the mortgage servicing space, with 'his finger on the pulse of what is going on in the mortgage industry.'"

John P. Kromer is ranked as Band 3 in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). "Clients report that 'he is a joy to work with,' with one hailing him as 'a true expert in the industry.'"

Clinton R. Rockwell is ranked as “Up and Coming” in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). "According to sources, 'it is one thing to provide strict legal advice but it is another to provide practical solutions, and Clinton does a great job of that.'"

Super Lawyers 2013

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

BuckleySandler Named to BTI Brand Elite 2013

The BTI Brand Elite are law firms that clients rate as best in key factors such as innovation, premium value, and client recommendations.  The BTI Brand Elite list is based solely on unaided corporate counsel feedback gathered from more than 3,400 in-depth interviews. BTI has also placed BuckleySandler on its Premium Value Honor roll, delineating the firm as a market leader that counsel turn to with their “highest priority issues and most complex work.” Click here to learn more about the survey at BTI’s web site.

Andrew Sandler Named to BTI 2013 Client Service All-Stars List

The 2013 BTI Client Service All-Stars list recognizes those attorneys - identified solely through client feedback - who stand “out with corporate counsel as delivering the highest levels of client service.” The BTI Client Service All-Stars set the standard for client service excellence - standing above all others in the eyes of clients. Click here to access the full survey.

Washington, D.C. and Baltimore's Best Lawyers — 2013 Edition

BuckleySandler LLP is pleased to announce that six of its partners have once again been recognized by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers® 2013. Partners Andrew L. Sandler, Benjamin B. Klubes, David S. Krakoff, Christopher F. Regan, Jeremiah S. Buckley, and Jeffrey P. Naimon were selected as Best Lawyers in the 2013 edition for D.C. and Baltimore in the following areas:

  • Banking and Finance Law: Jeremiah S. Buckley, David S. Krakoff, Jeffrey P. Naimon, Andrew L. Sandler
  • Commercial Litigation: David S. Krakoff
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance Law: Christopher F. Regan
  • Criminal Defense - White Collar: Benjamin B. Klubes, David S. Krakoff, Christopher F. Regan
  • Securities/Capital Markets Law: David S. Krakoff, Andrew L. Sandler

The Legal 500: White Collar Criminal Defense — 2012

BuckleySandler has been ranked in the Legal 500 for White Collar Criminal Defense. Partners David Krakoff and Samuel Buffone are highlighted: "Since its establishment two and a half years ago, BuckleySandler LLP has rapidly established itself as a significant presence in the market for handling work on behalf of financial institutions and executives accused of a range of offences including bank fraud, FCPA abuses and securities fraud. Peopled by a number of ex-big firm attorneys, including ‘great attorney and great guy’ David Krakoff, following his recent arrival from Mayer Brown, the team is regularly involved in high-profile engagements out of its Washington DC, New York, and Los Angeles offices. A noted litigator, Krakoff recently successfully secured a mistrial on behalf of one of the defendants in the high-profile FCPA sting trial brought by the DOJ. Samuel Buffone is particularly noted as a criminal appellate lawyer and is currently involved in a landmark challenge to the freedom of the internet regarding the Italian data privacy indictment of Google officials."

The Legal 500: Data Protection and Privacy — 2012

BuckleySandler has been ranked in the Legal 500 for Technology: Data Protection and Privacy. "At niche financial services firm BuckleySandler LLP, the practice, led by Donna Wilsonin Los Angeles and Margo Tank in Washington DC, provides ‘high-quality, prompt services’ which include counseling, risk mitigation, regulatory enforcement and litigation. Clients appreciate James Shreve’s ‘depth of knowledge of financial regulation, banking regulators and privacy law’. Wilson successfully defended New York & Company in a putative class action alleging violations of consumer privacy under state statutory and common law and Samuel Buffone is defending two Google executives in a data privacy case in Milan."

BuckleySandler Named to BTI Client Service A-Team — December 2012

BuckleySandler is pleased to be included in the 2013 BTI Client Service A-Team. The BTI Client Service A-Team is “limited solely to law firms considered by clients to be the absolute best in driving client service excellence.” We’re especially proud of this designation because inclusion on BTI’s list comes from independent research where BuckleySandler clients have recognized us, unprompted and by name, as delivering excellent client service.

Best Lawyers in America — 2012 Edition

BuckleySandler LLP is pleased to announce that four of its partners have once again been recognized by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012. Partners Andrew L. Sandler, Benjamin B. Klubes, David S. Krakoff and Christopher F. Regan were selected as Best Lawyers in the 2012 edition in the following areas:

  • Commercial Litigation: David S. Krakoff
  • Corporate Compliance Law: Christopher F. Regan
  • Corporate Governance Law: Christopher F. Regan
  • Criminal Defense – White-Collar: Benjamin B. Klubes; David S. Krakoff; Christopher F. Regan
  • Financial Services Regulation Law: Andrew L. Sandler
  • Litigation – Banking & Finance: David S. Krakoff; Andrew L. Sandler
  • Litigation – Securities:  David S. Krakoff

Super Lawyers — May 2012

Andrew Sandler, Benjamin Klubes, Samuel Buffone, and David Krakoff have been named to the Washington, DC, “Super Lawyers” list for 2012. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

  • Samuel Buffone: Criminal Defense (White Collar), Appellate, Business Litigation
  • Benjamin Klubes: Banking, Class Action/Mass Torts, Criminal Defense (White Collar)
  • David Krakoff: Criminal Defense (White Collar), Business Litigation
  • Andrew Sandler: Business Litigation, Banking, Class Action/Mass Torts

Smart CEO — December 2011

BuckleySandler partner, David Baris was recognized in the December edition of SmartCEO as a “Go-To Attorney” in the area of Securities, Corporate, Transactional and Regulatory matters. In the issue, David W. Pijor, Chairman and CEO of First Virginia Community Bank was quoted as saying “Mr. Baris is one of the best banking law attorneys in the country and understands the inner workings of the banking regulatory agencies, which allows him to provide top-notch advice and counsel." Click here to access the publication.

Washingtonian — November 2011

BuckleySandler LLP is honored to have five partners named in Washingtonian magazine’s 2011 “Best Lawyers” list. Andrew L. Sandler, Jeremiah S. Buckley, Benjamin B. Klubes and Joseph M. Kolar were named as “Stars of the Bar” in the area of Banking and Financial Services and partner David S. Krakoff was named as a “Star of the Bar” in the area of White Collar Defense.  Sandler, the firm's Chairman and Executive Partner, was also recognized as one of DC’s 30 “Superstar” lawyers. The Washingtonian’s “Best Lawyers,” which is available in the December 2011 issue, highlights “the very best in legal talent” within the Washington, DC area.

US News and World Reports "Best Law Firms Rankings" — 2011

National

Tier 2: Financial Services Regulation Law

Washington DC Tier 2:

Criminal Defense: White-Collar - Governmental Investigations
Criminal Defense: White-Collar - Litigation
Financial Services Regulation Law
Litigation - Banking & Finance

National Law Journal, "Midsize Hot List" — July 2011

The National Law Journal’s 2011 Midsize Hot List includes “20 law firms that demonstrated excellence in the courtroom or boardroom; that spotted a niche that eluded their competitors or that excelled on many fronts; that developed innovative management, billing or training structures; that changed the face of the country’s cities; that set the standard for midsize practice — firms that clearly stand apart from your everyday law firm.”

To read the full article, please visit: http://bit.ly/qKb85j 

To view the accompanying video of BuckleySandler Chairman, Andrew L. Sandler being interviewed by the National Law Journal’s Karen Sloan, please visit: http://bit.ly/regoAN

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2011

BuckleySandler is ranked as a Band 1 firm in the Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance) practice area, and as a Band 2 firm in the Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) practice area. Chambers USA says BuckleySandler’s “client list reads like a who’s who of global financial institutions…whom the firm defends in high stakes government investigations and major bet the company lawsuits.”

Chambers USA on Client Service: "...extremely responsive and accessible."

Chambers USA on Commercial Awareness: "...specialists in consumer finance...providing significant leadership to the industry and their clients."

Andrew L. Sandler is ranked as a Band 1 lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance), and as a Band 1 lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations). Chambers says that he “is one of the most highly regarded litigators in the consumer finance space. Clients and peers regularly praise his creativity, with one client commenting: ‘He’s really authoritative and a forceful advocate on your side.’"

Jeremiah S. Buckley is ranked as Band 2 in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). Chambers says Mr. Buckley “is seen as an outstanding consumer finance compliance expert. He is widely considered an expert on e-delivery of documents, RESPA, and assists clients in defending investigations at state and federal level.”

Joseph M. Kolar is ranked as Band 1 in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). Clients say that he is “one of America’s top mortgage lending lawyers.”

Benjamin B. Klubes is ranked as Band 3 in Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations). A client is quoted as saying he is “trusted, capable and an excellent lawyer.”

David S. Krakoff is ranked as Band 2 in Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations. Chambers reported that “his practice crosses all aspects of criminal and related civil and administrative matters. Clients laud him as ‘a terrific lawyer and a very good strategic thinker.’”

Clinton R. Rockwell is ranked as “Up and Coming” in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). Chambers says he “is regarded as one of the next generation of strong consumer finance lawyers. He is an expert in state pre-emption law and regulations pertaining to mortgage lending.”

Super Lawyers: 2011

Andrew Sandler, Benjamin Klubes, Sam Buffone and David Krakoff have been named to the Washington, DC, “Super Lawyers” list for 2011. Only five percent of the lawyers in each state/jurisdiction are selected by Super Lawyers, and the recognition reflects not only their strong business litigation and financial services knowledge, but also their dedication to clients. Additionally, Andy Sandler was name a Washington DC Top 100 lawyer, a distinction given to the 100 lawyers who receive the highest point totals among nominees.

Specifically, their DC “Super Lawyers” designations were as follows:

Washington, DC’s "Best Lawyers 2011"

Andrew L. Sandler has been recognized in the field of Banking Law.

Benjamin B. Klubes has been recognized in the field of White Collar Criminal Defense.

David S. Krakoff has been recognized in the fields of Commercial Litigation and White Collar Criminal Defense.

Christopher F. Regan has been recognized in the field of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law.

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2010

BuckleySandler is ranked as a Band 1 firm in the Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance) practice area, and as a Band 2 firm in the Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) practice area. Chambers quotes sources as saying that BuckleySandler is “the best at what they do in the country.”

Andrew L. Sandler is ranked as a Band 1 lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance), and as a Band 2 lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations). Chambers says that he “has ‘an exceptional track record’ in consumer enforcement matters.”

Jeremiah S. Buckley is ranked as Band 2 in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). Chambers says he is “valued by clients for his advice on strategic matters including formations, acquisitions and risk management” and “an acknowledged expert on the regulation surrounding the e-delivery of documents.”

Joseph M. Kolar is ranked as Band 1 in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). Clients say that he “is one of the preeminent figures in the mortgage lending area.”

Benjamin B. Klubes is ranked as Band 3 in Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations). A client is quoted as saying he “provides invaluable strategic advice on any issue we face.”

David S. Krakoff is ranked as Band 2 in Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations. Chambers reported that he “is considered a go-to lawyer for white-collar work. He has gained a reputation as ‘a superb criminal lawyer’ with an environmental focus.”

Clinton R. Rockwell is ranked as “Up and Coming” in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). Chambers says he “is described as an ‘intelligent, creative and practical counselor.’”

Washington Business Journal, "BuckleySandler’s Growth Turning Heads" (July 2010)

Washington Business Journal article by Ben Fischer discusses BuckleySandler’s impressive growth. “Jerry Buckley and Andy Sandler had a feeling their timing was right, but they didn’t dare dream it would be this right.”

To read the full article, please visit http://bit.ly/9IkUro

National Law Journal, "Midsize Hot List" — July 2010

The National Law Journal’s 2011 Midsize Hot List includes“20 law firms that have thrived amid the downturn … we selected firms that experienced a string of successes and that showed innovative ways to run their operations despite the economy.” The article notes that BuckleySandler has "scored a series of high-profile victories" and "has spent the past year racking up wins for clients, particularly banks facing suits over subprime lending practices."

To read the full article, please visit http://bit.ly/bWI8FE

National Law Journal, "Champions and Visionaries" — June 2010

Andrew L. Sandler was named by the National Law Journal as a "Visionary," saying he “has an impeccable sense of timing” in forming BuckleySandler LLP by combining his practice group with the former Buckley Kolar LLP in 2009.

Super Lawyers: 2010

Andrew L. Sandler, Samuel J. Buffone and Benjamin B. Klubes were selected for inclusion in the Washington, DC edition.  Andrew L. Sandler was also included in the Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition for Business Litigation.

Washington, DC’s "Best Lawyers: 2010"

Andrew L. Sandler has been recognized as an outstanding attorney in the field of Banking Law.

Benjamin B. Klubes has been recognized for his exceptional work in White Collar Criminal Defense.

 

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