Brooks Pierce Receives 40 Tier-One Rankings in 2022 Edition of “Best Law Firms”

Brooks Pierce is pleased to announce that 40 of its practice areas received tier-one rankings in their respective metropolitan areas in the 2022 edition of U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” In Greensboro, 27 of the firm’s practice areas received a tier-one ranking. Twelve of the firm’s practice areas in Raleigh received a top ranking, as did one practice area in Wilmington.

“We are honored that many of our practice areas have been recognized as among the best in their regions,” said Reid Phillips, managing partner of Brooks Pierce. “Brooks Pierce prides itself on tackling the most complex legal issues and working diligently to create successful, often innovative, outcomes for our clients. It is very humbling to see our efforts receive this acknowledgment.”

The “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on client and lawyer evaluations, peer reviews from leading attorneys and a review of information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. Firms are only eligible for a ranking in a particular practice if at least one lawyer is included in Best Lawyers in that practice area. More information on the “Best Law Firms” methodology can be found here.

Brooks Pierce practice areas that received a tier-one ranking are:

In Greensboro:

Antitrust law

Banking and Finance Law

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Commercial Finance Law

Commercial Litigation

Commercial Transactions/UCC Law

Construction Law

Corporate Law

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Employment Law – Management

Environmental Law

Financial Services Regulation Law

Labor Law – Management

Litigation – Banking & Finance

Litigation – Bankruptcy

Litigation – Environmental

Litigation – Intellectual Property

Litigation – Labor & Employment

Litigation – Securities

Litigation – Tax

Mergers & Acquisitions Law

Real Estate Law

Tax Law

Trusts & Estates Law

In Raleigh:

Appellate Practice

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Law

First Amendment Law

Government Relations Practice

Litigation – First Amendment

Litigation – Intellectual Property

Litigation – Labor & Employment

Media Law

Mergers & Acquisitions Law

Real Estate Law

In Wilmington:

Commercial Litigation