U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings, with Manatt earning seven Tier 1 national rankings and 25 Tier 1 metropolitan designations in the sixth edition. In addition, the firm has been named “Law Firm of the Year” in Entertainment Law – Music for the second time since 2014.
Ranked firms, presented in tiers, are listed on a national and metropolitan scale. The 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. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned for its abilities, professionalism and integrity.
Manatt’s 2016 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings include:
National Tier 1
- Advertising Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures & Television
- Entertainment Law – Music
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Health Care Law
- Real Estate Law
National Tier 2
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Law
- Energy Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Environmental
- Tax Law
National Tier 3
- Environmental Law
- Labor Law – Management
- Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Private Funds / Hedge Funds 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
- Litigation – Environmental
- Real Estate Law
- Tax 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, D.C.
- Advertising Law
- Copyright Law
- Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures & Television
- Entertainment Law – Music
Metropolitan Tier 2
Albany
- Government Relations Practice
- Health Care Law
Los Angeles
- Employment Law – Management
- Environmental Law
- Labor Law – Management
- 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
- Litigation – Trusts & Estates
- Trusts & Estates Law
Washington, D.C.
- Litigation – Intellectual Property
Metropolitan Tier 3
Los Angeles
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Energy Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Litigation – Labor & Employment
San Francisco
Washington, D.C.
- Corporate Law
- Insurance Law