Chambers USA 2012

THE FIRM: This firm's broad political law team enters the rankings having had a successful year representing both candidates and corporate entities. It has made a name for itself on the Republican side, representing candidates for the Republican 2012 presidential nomination and high-profile Republican Party committees. The group also handles various strategy and compliance matters for significant Washington, DC-based entities.

KEY INDIVIDUALS: Craig Engle has a broad practice and is often the first point of contact for candidates and corporate clients alike. Sources describe him as “a practical thinker – he understands the economic and political realities involved with this practice.”