Friedman Kaplan and Ten Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2025 Guide

The 2025 edition of the Chambers USA guide ranks Friedman Kaplan in the “Elite” sections of the General Commercial Litigation and White Collar Crime and Government Investigations categories in New York as well as in New Jersey’s White Collar Crime and Government Investigations table. In addition, ten Friedman Kaplan attorneys are individually recognized, with Eric Seiler, Edward Friedman, Anne Beaumont, and Jason Rubinstein ranked for their commercial litigation practices and Mary Mulligan, Eric Corngold, Mala Ahuja Harker, Rahul Agarwal, Tim Haggerty, and Bonnie Baker recognized for their white collar defense practices.

Commercial Litigation:

Friedman Kaplan is among only 22 firms recognized in Chambers’ “Elite” category for general commercial litigation in New York. The directory notes that the firm is “respected for its deep bench of experienced trial lawyers” and “offers significant strength on both the plaintiff and defense sides.” Sources further highlighted the firm’s “impressive service levels” and “exceptional skill in simplifying complex issues.”

Four Friedman Kaplan partners are ranked individually in the New York general commercial litigation table. For the eighth year, firm co-founder Eric Seiler is recognized in Band 1, with sources commenting that he is “a brilliant tactician” with “extraordinary judgment” and “an amazing way of distilling arguments and presenting in court.” Anne Beaumont is commended as “a business-savvy litigator” offering “calm and sage counsel on complex matters.” Firm co-founder Ed Friedman is noted for his strength across a range of civil litigation, including cases involving bankruptcy, M&A disputes, and securities class actions. Jason Rubinstein is praised as “a strong and efficient litigator” who is “practical and always level-headed.”

White Collar Defense and Government Investigations:

Friedman Kaplan’s white collar practice earns a band promotion in New York and a new recognition in New Jersey in addition to procuring a record six individual attorney rankings. The directory notes the firm’s broad client base, extensive expertise, and deep experience handling all aspects of criminal enforcement proceedings and government investigations.

In New York, Mary Mulligan, who for a third year in a row is recognized in Band 1, is praised as a “tremendous advocate” who is “strategic and easy to work with.” Eric Corngold is commended for being an “absolutely brilliant lawyer” who is “very practical, with spot-on advice.” Commenters observe that Tim Haggerty is “smart and strategic” and “knows when to press and not to.” In listing Bonnie Baker, Chambers quotes a source remarking that she “has been a wonderful partner.”

In New Jersey, Mala Ahuja Harker secures a Band 1 recognition for the first time and is recommended as “a very smart and excellent communicator” who “sees the strategic picture and gets straight to the point.” Rahul Agarwal, who returned to Friedman Kaplan last year following twelve years of government service, joins the New Jersey listing and is recognized as “a really good trial lawyer” who is “very thoughtful, creative, and experienced.”

Chambers is a leading legal directory that undertakes extensive, independent research in ranking law firms and individual lawyers. Among the factors Chambers assesses are client service, commercial vision and business understanding, diligence, value, and depth of team. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. (No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.)