At Ater Wynne, we do our best to remember that it is the work that must be taken seriously, not ourselves. However, we take pride in our commitment to providing excellent professional services and strong community support. We appreciate others’ recognition of that service.

• “Best Lawyers in America” designation by Woodward White, Inc.  2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.
• Top-three Corporate/M&A and Litigation Practice Group ranking: Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.  Top-three Oregon Environmental Group ranking , Chambers USA, 2008, 2009, 2010.
• Oregon "Super Lawyer" designation by Washington Law and Politics for more than 10 Portland partners in practices ranging from business litigation to employment to corporate finance. 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.
• Washington “Super Lawyer” designation for partners in Construction, Environmental, Employment, and Litigation. Washington Law and Politics. 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.
• NAACP Champion of Civil Rights Award, 2008, for pro bono litigation work by Seattle office.
• Raphael House First Annual Founder's Award for pro bono litigation work by Portland office. 2008.
• BlueWorks Award from the City of Portland recognizing our sustainable business practices and efforts to reduce waste in the workplace. 2006. Certification renewed in 2008 as RecycleWorks Award. Recycle at Work Certified in 2009, 2010.
• Top Five Portland Business Law Firm ranking: Corporate Board Member Magazine. 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.
• Top Three Most Admired Companies in Oregon for Professional Services by the Portland Business Journal, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009.
• Albertina Kerr Community Service Award presented to Ater Wynne LLP and firm Chair Jonathan Ater. 2007.
• Service Provider Company of the Year: 2006 Technology Awards.  Ater Wynne is one of only two companies to have received this award more than once.  The firm was first named Service Provider Company of the Year in 1991.
• Number One Ranking for Environmental Practice Group: Chambers USA. 2007.
• “Most Admired Law Firm” designation by Portland Business Journal. Selected by Oregon CEOs. 2005.
• Washington “Rising Star” designation for associates in Construction, and Business. Washington Law and Politics. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.
• “Amazing Attorney” designation by Washington CEO magazine for partners in Construction, Environmental, Government and Administrative, and Labor and Employment. 2006.