Dorsey Again Named a Top Firm by Chambers for 2009

MINNEAPOLIS – (June 15, 2009) - International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced that it has been named a “Top Ranked Firm” by Chambers and Partners in their annual review of the US legal services market. Dorsey has 56 attorneys ranked by Chambers in 2009, up from 47 in 2008. In addition, 23 Dorsey practices are ranked in 2009, up from 21 in 2008.

The Chambers rankings are based on an intensive on-going research methodology that includes in-depth interviews of lawyers and their clients. During these interviews, broad perspective on practice areas as well as specific commentary on individual lawyers is requested.

“These rankings highlight the expertise of Dorsey attorneys and the strength of the Dorsey platform”, noted Marianne D. Short, Dorsey’s Managing Partner. “We have highly ranked lawyers and practices across the country, and our clients have come to rely on that depth and breadth. I am especially pleased by the nearly 20% increase in the number of Dorsey attorneys ranked as it reflects the superb quality of the firm’s lawyers across an array of practice areas and numerous offices.”