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Bricker Graydon Earns Best Law Firms Designation Across Multiple Groups & Industries

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Bricker Graydon has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in the 14th edition of “Best Law Firms” rankings.

The Health Care Law practice earned a “National Tier 2” ranking. In addition, the Corporate Law, Energy Law, Public Finance Law, and Real Estate Law practices earned “National Tier 3” rankings.

Firms appearing on the “Best Law Firms” list have received positive feedback by clients, professional references and other lawyers for the firm’s responsiveness, understanding of client needs, cost effectiveness and professionalism. The national rankings evaluate firms across 75 practice areas, while the metropolitan rankings cover more than 125 practice areas. Ranked firms are presented in tiers at both of these levels.

Corporate

National Tier 3
Corporate Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Cincinnati
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Cincinnati

Construction

Construction Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Cincinnati, Columbus

Creditors Rights, Restructuring & Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Metropolitan Tier 2, Cincinnati, Columbus

Employment & Labor

Employment Law – Management
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Cincinnati, Columbus
Labor Law – Management
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Columbus
Labor Law – Management
- Metropolitan Tier 2, Cincinnati

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Cincinnati

Environmental Law

Natural Resources Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Cleveland

Family Law

Trusts & Estates Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Cincinnati
Family Law
- Metropolitan Tier 2, Cincinnati

Government Relations

Government Relations Practice
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Columbus

Litigation

Appellate Practice
- Metropolitan Tier 3, Columbus
Arbitration
- Metropolitan Tier 3, Cincinnati
Commercial Litigation
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Cincinnati, Columbus
International Arbitration – Commercial
- Metropolitan Tier 2, Cincinnati
Litigation – Environmental
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Columbus
Litigation - Health Care
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Columbus
Litigation - Banking & Finance
- Metropolitan Tier 2, Cincinnati
Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Metropolitan Tier 2, Cincinnati
Litigation – Insurance
- Metropolitan Tier 3, Cleveland, Columbus
Litigation - Banking & Finance
- Metropolitan Tier 3, Columbus
Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Metropolitan Tier 3, Columbus
Litigation – Construction
- Metropolitan Tier 3, Columbus
Litigation – Tax
- Metropolitan Tier 3, Columbus
Mediation
- Metropolitan Tier 3, Cincinnati
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Metropolitan Tier 3, Cleveland

Public Finance

National Tier 3
Public Finance Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Columbus

Regulatory Law

Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Columbus

Taxation

Tax Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Columbus

Workers’ Compensation (OSHA)

Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants
- Metropolitan Tier 2, Cincinnati
Workers' Compensation Law – Employers
- Metropolitan Tier 3, Cincinnati

Banking & Financial Services

Banking and Finance Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Cincinnati
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
- Metropolitan Tier 2, Columbus
Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Metropolitan Tier 3, Cincinnati
Securities Regulation
- Metropolitan Tier 3, Cincinnati

Education (Pre-K to 12)

Education Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Columbus, Dayton
Education Law
- Metropolitan Tier 2, Cincinnati, Cleveland

Energy

National Tier 3
Energy Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Cleveland, Columbus
Energy Regulatory Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Cleveland, Columbus

Health Care

National Tier 2
Health Care Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Columbus
Health Care Law
- Metropolitan Tier 2, Cincinnati
Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Metropolitan Tier 2, Columbus

Public Sector

Municipal Law
- Metropolitan Tier 2, Cleveland

Real Estate

National Tier 3
Real Estate Law
- Metropolitan Tier 1, Cincinnati, Columbus
Real Estate Law
- Metropolitan Tier 2, Dayton

Industries & Practices:

Banking & Financial Services Construction Creditors' Rights, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Employee Benefits & Pension Plans Employment & Labor Energy Environmental Law Government Relations Health Care Law Litigation Public Finance Public Sector Real Estate Regulatory Law Taxation Workers’ Compensation & Safety (OSHA)

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