Stephen Opler Recognized in Inaugural Legal 500’s U.S. Elite – Atlanta List

Bradley attorney Stephen Opler has been recognized in the inaugural edition of the Legal 500 U.S. Elite – Atlanta list in the Corporate and M&A section.

Overall, 93 attorneys are recognized in the inaugural Legal 500 U.S. Elite - Atlanta guide, with 59 recognized in the Commercial Disputes section and 34 recognized in the Corporate and M&A section.

The new Legal 500 U.S. Elite series highlights top lawyers in Atlanta and across key U.S. markets, including Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Ohio, and Charlotte, allowing clients to discover the best of the best lawyers who are carrying out high-quality, market-leading work within specific practices in their respective city or region.

The Legal 500 U.S. Elite honorees are determined by the research team, beginning with a list of prospective candidates reviewed by the publication’s editors. All shortlisted lawyers were invited to make a submission and participate in an in-depth interview with the researchers, covering recent representative matters and market trends to demonstrate their innovative practice and strategic counsel. The research team also solicited extensive peer feedback regarding other lawyers operating in their respective areas of practice to compile the final lists.

The Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world for more than 30 years, relying on a comprehensive research program to assess the strengths of law firms in more than 150 jurisdictions. The rankings are based on a series of criteria, feedback from clients, submissions from law firms, and interviews with leading private practice lawyers. Three of Bradley’s practice areas are ranked in the Legal 500 United States guide, which recognizes firms handling high-level, nationally significant work across practice areas.