Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected guide to the legal profession, announced the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America on August 15, 2016.
Attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America were recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 142 practice areas.
For the 2017 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, 7.3 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in almost 55,000 leading lawyers being included in the new edition. In addition, we are pleased to recognize the 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” recipients.
“Lawyer of the Year” honorees receive this award based on their extremely high overall feedback within specific practice areas and metropolitan regions. “For more than a third of a century,” says CEO Steven Naifeh, “Best Lawyers has been the gold standard of excellence in the legal profession.” President Phil Greer adds, “We are extremely proud of that record and equally proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of these exceptional legal professionals.”
The process beings when attorneys are nominated for consideration. They are divided by geographic region and practice areas, and are evaluated by their peers on the basis of professional expertise. Those who receive high peer reviews undergo an authentication process to make sure they are currently practicing and in good standing.
Only then can these top attorneys be included in Best Lawyers. Search The Best Lawyers in America by attorney name, firm, region and/or practice area by visiting BestLawyers.com ### ABOUT BEST LAWYERS
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