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Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. has been recognized in the sixth annual BTI Litigation Outlook 2017: Changes, Trends and Opportunities for Law Firms report for its client service in six areas of litigation – securities and finance, class actions, intellectual property, product liability, commercial, and employment.

“When it comes to intricate litigation matters, clients need a legal partner and advisor they trust to achieve their objectives and that is what we do,” said Mike St. Charles, managing shareholder of Chambliss. “Our clients’ confidence is the best marker of our success, and we appreciate the recognition of the caliber of our team, officials said.”

Based on interviews with more than 330 legal decision makers at the world’s largest companies, the BTI Litigation Outlook 2017 provides a meticulous analysis of client spending goals, priorities, and needs, along with unbiased client feedback on more than 200 individual law firms. Conducted between Feb. 18 and Aug. 1, data from this year’s interviews was combined with surveys taken over the past 17 years for a comprehensive look at the litigation market from the viewpoint of more than 4,300 corporate counsel clients, according to officials.