RALEIGH, NC, July 19, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- For the third year in a row, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP partner Catharine Biggs Arrowood has been named as a top female trial lawyer through Benchmark Litigation's third annual "Top 250 Women in Litigation" for 2014. The rankings, released this week, are the result of extensive client and peer interviews conducted by the publication's editorial team.

With nearly four decades of legal experience, Arrowood's expertise lies in resolving issues that threaten the viability of businesses, regularly landing her on the front lines of complex litigation matters. Arrowood's client roster is broad, including utilities and insurance companies, banks, educational institutions, and health care and biotech firms across the country.

Benchmark Litigation's "Top 250 Women in Litigation" honors leading female trial lawyers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The publication celebrates the contributions these attorneys make to the market and highlights the valuable work they do in the courtroom. For more information, visit: Top 250 Women in Litigation.

About Parker PoeNamed among the "Best Law Firms" for 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP has more than 200 lawyers in five offices located in major markets across North Carolina and South Carolina. The Firm provides legal counsel to large commercial and public organizations on litigation, corporate and regulatory matters. For more information, please visit http://www.parkerpoe.com.