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Kessler PR Group earned top marks from Chambers and Partners among crisis public relations and litigation support firms nationwide for the third straight year.

President and CEO Karen Kessler ranked in Band 1 – the highest possible recognition – in Crisis PR and Communication. The Ocean Township-based firm itself also received recognition for litigation support. And Senior Account Director Warren Cooper won plaudits for his work in Crisis PR.

Chambers provides research and rankings on entities across 200 jurisdictions. The organization says it conducts 366,000 research interviews and surveys with in-house counsel every year. According to the group, it receives more than 66,000 submissions from 10,000-plus firms worldwide.

“Chambers and Partners’ continued endorsement of our firm and our professionals is meaningful because it reflects the trust of clients and attorneys who turn to us during many of their most consequential moments,” Kessler said in a statement. “Our work often sits at the intersection of law and public perception, and we are proud to help clients navigate complex matters with discretion, sound judgment, and strategic clarity whether their issues are regional, national or international.”

Kessler founded the firm in 1993 and has earned a reputation as the person to see for high-profile clients seeking discreet PR advice. She repeatedly appears in NJBIZ Power lists and received a lifetime achievement award in the 2020 NJBIZ 50 Best Women in Business awards program.

The Chambers guide lists Kessler in these categories:

• Crisis PR and Communications firm
• Litigation Support firm
• Litigation Support individual – Karen Kessler
• Crisis PR and Communications individual – Karen Kessler, ranked in Band 1, the highest tier
• Crisis PR and Communications individual – Warren Cooper