Since 1999, Chambers has been researching the US legal profession, identifying the leading lawyers and law firms through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients. Their reputation is based on the independence and objectivity of their research.

Their methodology for the research into the strengths and reputations of law firms and individuals has been approved by the British Market Research Bureau. They speak to a vast range of lawyers and their clients. Greater weighting is given to the views of the clients, and any biased viewpoints tend to cancel each other out. All interviews are conducted purely for research purposes and are entirely confidential and un-attributed.

Sources are selected on the basis of:

• submissions put forward by legal practices
• interviews during the course of research
• our own database resources.

With this type of research you can see why Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, L.L.P. is proud to be ranked 2 in Labor & Employment in Oklahoma.

Attorney David McCulloughis ranked #1 in Native American Law and Kristen L. Brightmireis ranked in the “Up and Coming” category in Labor and Employment.

Ms. Brightmire exclusively represents employers in every aspect of the practice. In non-litigation matters, Ms. Brightmire counsels clients as to employee-related matters as well as drafts or reviews policies, handbooks, employment contracts, severance programs, severance agreements, and relocation programs. She has also represents clients at every step of the litigation process from the administrative agency through trial and appeal.

Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1-6, with 1 being the best. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.

The rankings and editorial comment about lawyers are independent and objective. Inclusion in this section of the guide is based solely on the research team’s findings. No-one can buy their way in.