Foster Garvey Recognized Among Nation’s Top Firms in 2026 Chambers USA Guide: 34 Attorneys and 15 Practices Ranked
Foster Garvey is honored to announce that 34 attorneys and 15 practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, a leading legal industry publication featuring client-driven intelligence on the top attorneys and law firms in the United States.
The firm gained new practice group recognitions in Bankruptcy & Restructuring (Oregon, Band 2) and Litigation: General Commercial (Washington, Band 4). Additionally, eight attorneys across a variety of practices were newly recognized in 2026, including nationwide recognition for Daniel Carter.
“We’re delighted to be recognized by Chambers in its 2026 USA Guide,” said Diana Shukis, firm co-chair. “These rankings reflect our commitment to top-tier client service and our continued growth and distinction in a variety of practice areas from coast to coast.”
The ranked practice areas and attorneys include:
Practice Areas
USA – Nationwide
New York
Oregon
- Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Band 2
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Band 1
- Litigation: General Commercial, Band 4
Washington
- Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Band 3
- Corporate/M&A, Band 3
- Environment, Band 4
- Health Care, Band 3
- Insurance, Band 2
- Intellectual Property, Band 4
- Litigation: General Commercial, Band 4
- Public Finance, Band 1
- Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, Band 3
Attorneys
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Oregon
- Jason Ayres, Band 2
- Tara J. Schleicher, Band 2
Washington
- Jason Ayres, Band 3
- Tara J. Schleicher, Band 3
Cannabis Law: Western United States
USA – Nationwide
- Emily Harris Gant, Band 2
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Oregon
- Vincent Cacciottoli, Band 1
Environment
Washington
- Lori Terry Gregory, Band 2
- Matthew D. Wells, Band 2
Food & Beverages: Alcohol
USA – Nationwide
- Kristina Dickens, Band 4
- Emily Harris Gant, Band 3
- Susan Johnson, Band 3
- Claire Mitchell, Band 4
Health Care
Washington
- Bradley J. Berg, Band 1
Immigration
Washington
- Leo C. Peng, Band 3
Insurance
Washington
- Thomas Ahearne, Band 2
- Jason Donovan, Band 2
Intellectual Property
Oregon
- Robert Teel, Band 4
Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
Washington
- Ben Hodges, Band 3
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
Washington
- Claire Hawkins, Band 3
- Ben Hodges, Band 3
Investment Funds: Investor Representation
USA – Nationwide
- Robert Perez, Band 3
- Rafael Stone, Band 2
Labor & Employment
Oregon
- Joy Ellis, Band 4
Litigation: General Commercial
Oregon
- Justice Brooks, Up and Coming
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Oregon
- Eryn Hoerster, Band 2
Media & Entertainment: Advisory
New York
- Josh Bloomgarden, Band 3
- Hillary Hughes, Band 2
Native American Law
Oklahoma
- R. Daniel Carter, Band 1
USA – Nationwide
- R. Daniel Carter, Band 3
Public Finance
Washington
- Stacie Amasaki, Band 1
- Bradley J. Berg, Band 1
- Lee Marchisio, Band 1
- Alice Ostdiek, Band 1
- Allison C. Schwartzman, Band 1
- William Tonkin, Band 1
Real Estate
Oregon
- Joseph West, Band 4
Washington
- Gary Fluhrer, Senior Statespeople
- Bryan Helfer, Band 3
- Christopher Napier, Band 3
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Washington
- Patrick Schneider, Band 2
Chambers USA, published by Chambers & Partners, is considered a definitive resource for consumers of legal services in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Through ranking tables and editorial, the guide provides reliable and trusted recommendations to enable readers to make informed decisions when selecting outside legal counsel.
Ranking tables are compiled through assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback. Firms and attorneys need to demonstrate sustained excellence to be ranked in the guide. The complete 2026 guide can be accessed on the Chambers & Partners website. For more information about the rankings, visit chambers.com.
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