King & Spalding LLP
About King & Spalding LLP
King & Spalding LLP is a leading law firm with 242 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 68 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1991. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that King & Spalding LLP has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Labor and Employment Law - Management, and Labor Law - Management.
King & Spalding LLP also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. King & Spalding LLP has 200 rankings in practice areas including: Banking and Finance Law, Environmental Law, Government Relations Practice, Litigation - Antitrust, and Litigation - Securities, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
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These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for King & Spalding LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations in America:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Austin, Texas
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Chicago, Illinois
- Dallas, Texas
- Denver, Colorado
- Houston, Texas
- Los Angeles, California
- McLean, Virginia
- Miami, Florida
- New York, New York
- Palo Alto, California
- Sacramento, California
- San Francisco, California
- Washington, District of Columbia
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Recognized Lawyers at King & Spalding LLP
Natalie L. Arbaugh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Natalie L. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Natalie L. Arbaugh since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Natalie L. Arbaugh is held by other lawyers.
Jeff Cole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Jeff practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jeff Cole since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeff Cole is held by other lawyers.
Katrina G. Eash is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Katrina G. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Katrina G. Eash since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Katrina G. Eash is held by other lawyers.
Brian E. Ferguson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Brian E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Brian E. Ferguson since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brian E. Ferguson is held by other lawyers.
Rachael Kent has more than 25 years of experience representing companies, states, state entities, and individuals in commercial and investment arbitration proceedings worldwide. She is widely recognized for her expertise in the field and for her exceptional written and oral advocacy skills. She has been the lead advocate in numerous complex arbitrations in the energy, mining, aerospace, defense, pharmaceutical, construction, insurance, telecommunications, technology and retail sectors, among ...
Rex A. Mann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Rex A. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Rex A. Mann since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rex A. Mann is held by other lawyers.
Matthew D. McGill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Gaming Law and Sports Law. Matthew D. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew D. McGill since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matthew D. McGill is held by other lawyers.
Thomas M. Melsheimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Litigation - Securities and Qui Tam Law. Thomas M. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas M. Melsheimer since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal p...
Danielle Morris has 15 years of experience advising clients on all aspects of international arbitration. Her practice spans both private and public international law, with a focus on investor-State arbitration. She has worked on a range of commercial and investment arbitrations, both institutional and ad hoc, from the pre-dispute and notice of dispute stage through merits submissions and hearings through to set-aside and enforcement. She also assists clients with investment planning and advis...
LeElle Slifer is an experienced trial lawyer who practices in Winston & Strawn LLP's Dallas office. Her clients describe her as a litigator who “provides time-critical business and strategic counsel that can make all the difference in high-stakes litigation.” With significant experience in a wide range of disputes—including complex commercial, oil and gas, antitrust, patent and copyright infringement, non-competes, theft of trade secrets, class actions, and even the seiz...
Steven H. Stodghill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television and Oil and Gas Law. Steven H. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Steven H. Stodghill since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Steven H. S...
Danielle Thompson Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Danielle Thompson practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Danielle Thompson Williams since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Danielle ...
Richard J. Zall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Richard J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Richard J. Zall since 1991. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard J. Zall is held by other lawyers.
Philip Fitzpatrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Philip practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Philip Fitzpatrick since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Philip Fitzpatrick is held by other lawyers.
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