McKool Smith Named "Law Firm of the Year" by Lennox International
DALLAS, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennox International, one of the world's leading providers of climate control solutions for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration, has named McKool Smith its "Law Firm of the Year" for 2010 based on outstanding service and achievement.
"McKool Smith played a critical role in obtaining a favorable resolution for us in the defense of a complex national class action," said John Torres, Chief Legal Officer of Lennox International. "Their strategic thinking, business-oriented legal advice, and intensely focused approach earned them our 'Law Firm of the Year' recognition."
Robert Elkin, a principal in McKool Smith's Dallas office, led the firm's litigation team in representing Lennox in the national class action filed in California, in which the plaintiffs were seeking more than $1 billion in damages and injunctive relief.
"Our goal is to always provide exceptional client service, align our litigation strategy with our client's business interests, and then execute that strategy in a cost-effective way. We are truly honored to receive this recognition," explained Mr. Elkin. "This award is a testament to the talent and commitment of the entire Lennox defense team, including principals Gayle Klein and Rosemary Snider, associates Michael Fritz, Judith Youngman, and Jennifer Henry, and senior paralegal Jodie Mow."
With more than 130 litigators working as an integrated team across offices in New York, Washington, DC and Texas, McKool Smith has established a reputation as one of America's leading trial firms. The firm has been recognized by The National Law Journal and VerdictSearch for winning more Top 100 Verdicts than any other U.S. law firm during the past three years. McKool Smith represents leading clients across a broad range of practice areas, including complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy, and white collar defense.
For more information, contact Bruce Vincent at 800-559-4534 or [email protected].
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