L&A Named a Legal 500 City Elite Firm – One of Only Six in Boston for Intellectual Property

Six L&A partners were also named to the City Elite list in Boston for IP, Life Sciences.

L&A is proud to announce that we have been named a “City Elite” firm for Intellectual Property in Boston by The Legal 500 – placing us among just six law firms in the region to earn this distinction.

What makes this recognition meaningful is how it is earned. The Legal 500 US City Elite guide is specifically designed to highlight lawyers at regional powerhouses, firms doing sophisticated, high stakes work that might be overlooked by rankings focused exclusively on global firms. The research process includes direct interviews with practitioners, peer feedback from across the market, and a close review of significant matters handled over the past year.

That standard is reflected in who at L&A was recognized. Six of our partners also earned individual City Elite distinctions in Boston:

• John N. Anastasi – Intellectual Property
• Nathan T. Harris – Intellectual Property
• Peter C. Lando – Intellectual Property
• Angelyn Larkin, Ph.D. – Intellectual Property; Life Sciences: Regulatory
• David M. Roccio – Intellectual Property
• Craig R. Smith – Intellectual Property

The Legal 500 “US City Elite” honorees are selected based on a rigorous research process that evaluates the significance of key recent matters, solicits extensive peer and client feedback, and includes interviews with the practitioners themselves. Just 59 IP attorneys earned a place on the final list of “City Elite” for IP in Boston. The Life Sciences: Regulatory list is even more exclusive, just 33 attorneys across the city. L&A partners are included on both lists.

The Legal 500 City Elite methodology evaluates the complexity and innovation of recent matters, market positioning, and the evolution of legal services within a city’s business landscape. These criteria align directly with what L&A has built over decades: deep technical expertise, a client-first approach, and a track record of handling IP matters that shape industries. We are proud that this independent research process confirms what our clients already know.

Learn more about the ranking methodology at legal500.com.