Shipman & Goodwin LLP: Law Firm Profile

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4.6/5.0 (370 reviews)

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4.6/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.6/5.0
Judgment
4.6/5.0
Communication
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Legal Experience
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5.0/5.0 Review for Andrew Davis by a Partner on 03/05/14 in Environmental Law

Andrew Davis is an attorney of the highest caliber. He understands the business objectives of his clients and works with them to achieve those objectives. He is skilled in explaining complex legal and technical concepts in a manner that is easy for... Read more
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Andrew Davis is an attorney of the highest caliber. He understands the business objectives of his clients and works with them to achieve those objectives. He is skilled in explaining complex legal and technical concepts in a manner that is easy for clients to understand. He is also incredibly hardworking and responds in a timely manner to client needs. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for J. Dormer Stephen by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 09/19/13 in Private Equity

I am Assistant Vice President and Senior Counsel with a Fortune 500 company and have used Dormer on various M&A and private equity transactions. Dormer is an experienced business lawyer, highly knowledgeable about venture capital and private equity... Read more
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I am Assistant Vice President and Senior Counsel with a Fortune 500 company and have used Dormer on various M&A and private equity transactions. Dormer is an experienced business lawyer, highly knowledgeable about venture capital and private equity, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. He approaches his role as outside counsel with a true interest in the companys business, what we are trying to accomplish and the challenges we face. I have always found his advice to be p Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Andrew Davis by a Managing Partner on 02/28/14 in Environmental Law

Andrew is a meticulous environmental practitioner, with extensive experience in, without limitation, insurance/risk mitigation, brownfields, environmental spills/disasters, and natural resource damages. He is a go to lawyer for corporations with bot... Read more
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Andrew is a meticulous environmental practitioner, with extensive experience in, without limitation, insurance/risk mitigation, brownfields, environmental spills/disasters, and natural resource damages. He is a go to lawyer for corporations with both compliance needs and emergencies with large immediate and long term exposure. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for J. Dormer Stephen by a Other Legal Professional on 09/14/13 in Corporate Law

I am pleased to give my highest recommendation. Dormer has excellent technical skills, excellent people skills and a sound moral compass. He is practical and pragmatic, and provides excellent value for the quality of services provided.

I am pleased to give my highest recommendation. Dormer has excellent technical skills, excellent people skills and a sound moral compass. He is practical and pragmatic, and provides excellent value for the quality of services provided. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Jeffrey Cooper by a Attorney on 08/14/25 in Trusts and Estates

I have known Jeff for over 25 years, first as a colleague and later as a professor of law. He is bright, creative, hard-working and genuinely committed to furthering the practice of trusts & estates. Jeff is a true "lawyer's lawye... Read more
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I have known Jeff for over 25 years, first as a colleague and later as a professor of law. He is bright, creative, hard-working and genuinely committed to furthering the practice of trusts & estates. Jeff is a true "lawyer's lawyer.," in that I and other experienced attorneys go to him for advice on our toughest cases. He's always available to help, and always provides helpful insights. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Jeffrey Cooper by a Attorney on 02/27/23 in Trusts and Estates

Jeff Cooper is an outstanding attorney. His knowledge of the trusts and estates area is second to none.

Jeff Cooper is an outstanding attorney. His knowledge of the trusts and estates area is second to none. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Jeffrey Cooper by a Hiring Partner on 02/27/23 in Trusts and Estates

He was a top-notch lawyer before entering academia. Every former student of his that I met raves about him.

He was a top-notch lawyer before entering academia. Every former student of his that I met raves about him. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Jeffrey Cooper by a Partner on 02/02/22 in Trusts and Estates

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5.0/5.0 Review for Jeffrey Cooper by a Managing Partner on 08/11/21 in Trusts and Estates

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5.0/5.0 Review for Jeffrey Cooper by a Associate on 07/27/21 in Estate Planning

Jeffrey Cooper is a master of the laws of estate planning; is ethically fastidious; and any client would do well to trust even the most complex estate planning matter to him.

Jeffrey Cooper is a master of the laws of estate planning; is ethically fastidious; and any client would do well to trust even the most complex estate planning matter to him. Read less
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