U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers have released the 2015 "Best Law Firms" rankings, with Manatt scoring seven Tier 1 national rankings and 25 Tier 1 metropolitan designations in the fifth edition. In addition, the firm has been named "Law Firm of the Year" in Advertising Law. Ranked firms are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
The rankings are presented in tiers both nationally and by metropolitan area, and they 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.
The full list of results can be viewed here.
Manatt's 2015 U.S. News/Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" rankings include:
National Tier 1
- Advertising Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures & Television
- Entertainment Law - Music
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Health Care Law
- Real Estate Law
National Tier 2
- Appellate Practice
- Banking and Finance Law
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Law
- Energy Law
- Insurance Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
National Tier 3
- Environmental Law
- International Trade and Finance Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Tax Law
Metropolitan Tier 1
Los Angeles
- Appellate Practice
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures & Television
- Entertainment Law - Music
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Health Care Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Environmental
- Real Estate Law
New York City
- Advertising Law
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures & Television
- Entertainment Law - Music
- Health Care Law
Orange County
- Banking and Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
San Francisco
- Non-Profit/Charities Law
- Tax Law
Washington DC
- Advertising Law
- Copyright Law
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures & Television
- Entertainment Law - Music
Metropolitan Tier 2
Albany
Los Angeles
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Employment Law - Management
- Environmental Law
- Non-Profit/Charities Law
- Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
New York City
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Insurance Law
Orange County
- Antitrust Law
- Land Use & Zoning Law
San Francisco
- Commercial Litigation
- Energy Law
- Health Care Law
- Litigation - Trusts & Estates
- Trusts & Estates Law
Washington DC
- Insurance Law
- International Trade and Finance Law
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Metropolitan Tier 3
Los Angeles
- Energy Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Labor & Employment
San Francisco
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