

Chambers USA’s Ranking of Business Lawyers
The Delaware Counsel Group LLP (“DECG”) is recognized by Chambers USAas a leading law firm in Delaware Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions Law. According to Chambers USA 2011, DECG’s “commitment to fostering strong client relationships has helped it establish a notable reputation.” In addition, Chambers USA quotes a client as saying, “‘The firm is comprehensive in its advice and client service, and its awareness of our business goals is exceptional.’”
Founding partner Ellisa Opstbaum Habbart is listed in Chambers USA as one of Delaware’s top alternative entity lawyers. She has received this honor each year Chambers USA has conducted the rankings for this area of law. Clients have described her as “confident, responsive and knowledgeable.” Most recently, Ms. Habbart has been praised by clients for her ability to “translate” the positions and preferences of the local judiciary “into advice on the best direction for [them] to take.” Clients interviewed for past publications of the Chambers USA guide described Ms. Habbart as “an impressive individual” who “has a dynamic presence” and is “fun to work with.”
The Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business ranks lawyers based on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. It evaluates lawyers throughout the country based, in part, on extensive interviews it conducts with clients and competitors of each candidate. Chambers USA’s research methodology has been approved by the British Market Research Bureau.
Click here to read our Chambers USA ranking.