Hanson Bridgett Earns Band 1 Ranking in 2025 Chambers USA Guide
Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce that the firm’s Construction Section has once again received the highest ranking in this year’s Chambers USA guide, among just two other firms to achieve the prestigious Band 1 distinction in California. Chambers rankings are compiled by a rigorous assessment of firms’ work, in-depth research, and opinions from industry peers and external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback. Firms and lawyers must demonstrate sustained excellence to be ranked in the guide, and Hanson Bridgett has maintained its Construction Chambers ranking for 22 years – the longest consecutive streak within the category.
The Construction team at Hanson Bridgett, led by Michelle Akerman, provides tailored solutions to meet clients’ business goals. Whether negotiating state-of-the-art projects, collaborating across practices, or resolving disputes, our attorneys combine innovative project delivery models with deep industry experience and a passion for design and technology.
“The Band 1 ranking is a pride point for our entire team and firm,” said Akerman. “It shows our consistent commitment to helping clients navigate complex and high-stakes construction projects, and although we’ve normalized operating at the highest level in this space for a long time, it’s not something our team or our clients take for granted – we work hard to maintain the highest level of sophistication and service in the industry.”
In addition the firm’s Band 1 designation, five Hanson Bridgett attorneys were included in the individual rankings:
- Howard W Ashcraft: Band 1
- Alex Baghdassarian: Band 3
- David Buoncristiani: Senior Statespeople
- Lisa Dal Gallo: Band 4
- Andrew G Giacomini: Band 3
Learn more about our Construction Section from the Chambers USA Guide.
In addition to the Chambers USA Band 1 ranking, Hanson Bridgett has also been listed in Construction Executive magazine’s Top 50 Construction Law Firms list for 2025, which was published this week. This national recognition is based on criteria including the number of construction attorneys, construction practice revenue, and years in practice.
