Three HCMP attorneys have been recognized for provision of outstanding legal services by Chambers & Partners in its 2017 USA Guide.

The firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice received a Band 1 ranking, with Ryan Durkan and Melody McCutcheon named as leading individuals in the practice. The team is known as a top-tier land use and zoning practice led by a solid and well-resourced team. It is highly regarded for its experience guiding public and private clients through the land development process, from environmental compliance to land use analysis, financing, permitting and entitlement.

Strengths highlight the team's outstanding reputation: "They have attorneys who are recognized as among the top in the land use arena." Notable practitioner Ryan Durkan focuses her practice on environmental and land use law. She is particularly commended for her advice on land development and permitting, and has in-depth knowledge of Washington State's permit system.

Melody McCutcheon specializes in assisting public and private sector clients with environmental law matters and land use issues. She has extensive experience with due diligence and entitlements for project developments in the City of Seattle. Sources note: "She has been practicing a long time, is well connected and well regarded in the field," adding that she is "capable, thoughtful and well qualified."

Bradley Duncan, chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy group, has also been recognized by Chambers USA for Bankruptcy/Restructuring. Brad represents a variety of clients, from local businesses to national lenders and international companies. He provides advice on insolvency, bankruptcy and creditors' rights. Interviewees describe him as "very smart and very polished" and find him "really efficient and pleasant to work with."

Chambers & Partners is a London-based publishing company, producing legal services guides around the globe. Leading international law firms and individuals are ranked in the principal areas of law. The Chambers USA Guide follows the same pattern, covering every state in the USA. Top firms and attorneys are ranked and their merits described - often in the words of clients Chambers has interviewed.