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Fragomen earned the highest possible rank for the 12th consecutive year in Chambers USA.
The firm’s nationwide practice has held a Band 1 ranking since 2014. In 2025, Chambers recognized the firm in 12 states and awarded Band 1 rankings in ten jurisdictions, including our Florida office, which advanced from Band 2.
Chambers USA 2025 highlights Fragomen’s deep knowledge and practical experience, noting that these qualities set the firm apart in the industry. The guide also praised the firm’s strong global presence, personalized service and ability to navigate complex cross-border matters.
The guide notes the firm’s legal skill and adds that the team goes above and beyond to provide excellent support. It also recognizes Fragomen’s responsiveness, clear communication and adaptability, particularly in assembling the right professionals to address evolving client needs.
The following 50 attorneys were individually ranked in the 2025 guide:
- Carmita Alonso (New York)
- Sapna Annicelli (Massachusetts)
- Isha Atassi (New York)
- Stephania Bertoni Norris (Florida)
- Aaron Blumberg (Massachusetts)
- Clark Cannon (Utah)
- Molly Carey (Massachusetts)
- Amy Cococcia (New York)
- Bo Cooper (District of Columbia)
- Christian Dallman (Michigan)
- Pamela Debias (Michigan)
- David Duong (Texas)
- Chad Ellsworth (California)
- Haseena Enu (Texas)
- Jennifer Estrella (Florida)
- Amy Fallon (New York)
- Daniel Fisher (Michigan)
- Ryan Freel (Texas)
- Chelsea Germak (New Jersey)
- Ana Gonzalez (Florida)
- Enrique Gonzalez (Florida)
- David Grunblatt (New York)
- Carl Hampe (District of Columbia)
- Michael Harris (Michigan)
- Janora Hawkins (Georgia)
- Archana Iyer (New York)
- Michelle Jacobson (Illinois)
- Lance Kaplan (Florida)
- Parisa Karaahmet (New York)
- Molly Kenney (Massachusetts)
- Catherine Macris (Massachusetts)
- Kevin Miner (Georgia)
- Priscilla Muhlenkamp (District of Columbia)
- Tim Nelson (New Jersey)
- Nancy Nemeth (Illinois)
- Kristi Nevarez (California)
- Anielka Nortelus (Florida)
- F. Joseph Paldino (Utah)
- Devang Patel (Georgia)
- Sarah K. Peterson (Minnesota)
- Daniel Pierce (District of Columbia)
- William Ralston (New Jersey)
- Lauren Seo (Utah)
- Rahul Shah (New Jersey)
- Cynthia Shearn (Illinois)
- Laurie Snider (Texas)
- Kristi Taylor (Texas)
- Paige Taylor (Texas)
- Ana Maria Tyrrell (Illinois)
- Karen Winarsky (Georgia)
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