November 9, 2022 / Press Release

US News–Best Lawyers ranks Porter Wright among best in nation

For the 13th year in a row, Porter Wright ranks among the best in the nation for legal services according to the 2023 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers®  "Best Law Firms." The firm continues to be recognized in 10 practice areas nationally and in 66 practice areas in metropolitan rankings across Florida, Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The "Best Law Firms" annual rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. Firms who have at least one lawyer who has been recognized in the previous edition of The Best Lawyers in America in a practice area and metro area currently ranked by “Best Law Firms” are eligible to receive a ranking.

Practice area rankings are produced both nationally and within 188 metropolitan areas across the United States. The 2023 “Best Law Firms” national rankings cover 75 practice areas, while as many as 127 practice areas are covered on the metropolitan lists.

Porter Wright's national rankings include:

Tier 1

  • Trusts & Estates Law

Tier 2

  • Banking & Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy

Tier 3

  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor & Employment
  • Real Estate Law

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In addition to the 2023 "Best Law Firm" rankings, 100 Porter Wright attorneys were selected earlier this year for inclusion in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.