Lawdragon Honors Six from Heim, Payne & Chorush Among Nation’s Top Litigators
Six attorneys from Heim, Payne & Chorush have earned repeat selections in the 2025 edition of the prestigious Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators guide.
The recognition reinforces the firm’s deep expertise in complex and frequently groundbreaking patent and intellectual property disputes. Lawdragon recognized firm founders Michael Heim, Leslie Payne, and Russell Chorush based on their work in intellectual property and patent disputes. In addition, Mr. Chorush is honored for his expertise in patent-related antitrust disputes.
Heim, Payne & Chorush partners Allan Bullwinkel, Eric Enger, and Chris First are singled out for their expertise in patent and intellectual property disputes. Mr. First is also recognized for his antitrust work.
The 2025 Lawdragon rankings were determined through a comprehensive process that included a record number of law firm submissions, in-depth internal research, and a thorough vetting procedure aimed at identifying what Lawdragon researchers call “the best litigators the U.S. has to offer.”
Heim, Payne & Chorush is widely known for applying creative and highly effective legal strategies to disputes involving their clients’ most valuable intellectual property and technology. In addition, the firm has been a pioneer in patent-related antitrust litigation against pharmaceutical companies that abuse patent laws to maintain an unfair competitive advantage.