BatesCarey was named a leading insurance coverage firm by Chambers USA once again, marking the firm’s 21^st consecutive year of recognition from the legal industry’s most respected ranking organization.

Chambers recognized the firm with rankings for its exceptional work in Illinois in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution and Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance categories, naming the firm among the top three insurance and top six reinsurance law firms in Illinois. Clients praised BatesCarey as “diligent and detailed in its legal analysis and strategy recommendations,” noting the firm’s attorneys are “organized, forward-thinking, thorough, strategic and pleasant to work with.”

In addition to its top regional ranking, BatesCarey earned a national insurance ranking. Chambers highlighted the firm’s “pragmatic approach to complex coverage matters, providing great analysis and creative theories that make sense.”

Five BatesCarey partners were recognized individually for their excellence, based on interviews with clients and industry peers.

“We are proud to mark 21 years of recognition by Chambers and the clients we serve,” said Robert J. Bates, Jr. “It reflects the strength of our team and our commitment to preparing the next generation of leaders in insurance law.” Bob received national and statewide recognition from Chambers for his work in reinsurance, naming him one of the top 12 reinsurance attorneys in the United States and the top five in Illinois.

David F. Cutter was recognized among the top 26 insurance law attorneys in the state. His clients shared that he “is a formidable advocate for his clients and has an incredible depth of knowledge on relevant insurance coverage issues.”

Ommid C. Farashahi was ranked as one of the top 14 insurance coverage attorneys in Illinois, with clients describing him as “an excellent business partner and one of the pre-eminent financial lines coverage attorneys in the country.”

Adam H. Fleischer remained ranked among the top 18 insurer coverage attorneys in the United States and maintained the highest ranking for Insurance: Dispute Resolution in Illinois. Clients laud Adam for “always thinking ahead to possible outcomes or obstacles to not only stay abreast of issues but to be a leader in a landscape with many players and moving parts.”

Mark G. Sheridan was named among the top 16 reinsurance attorneys in Illinois. Clients praised Mark for being “responsive and proactive in his communication.”

These recognitions from Chambers follow several other firm honors this year, including the 20 BatesCarey attorneys named 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars and the 15 recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®.

Chambers identifies and ranks the top lawyers and law firms based on in-depth, objective research of attorneys and clients by over 200 research analysts on the Chambers and Partners team. Their team has published these guides on legal professionals for over 30 years. For more information on these prestigious rankings or their methodology, visit Chambers.com.