RALEIGH, N.C. – Poyner Spruill LLP has been named by Metro Magazine readers as the best general law firm in the region, receiving the coveted “Standing Ovation” award for the sixth time. The firm also received a Standing Ovation award for best corporate law firm and best tax law firm.

Metro Magazine’s 2011 MetroBravo awards will be highlighted in two installments in the July and August issues. More than 4,000 readers from the Triangle to the coast cast their ballots in over 250 categories, including the area’s best professional services.

Bo Dempster, Poyner Spruill’s managing partner, said “Poyner Spruill is honored by this recognition from Metro Magazine readers, and we hope to continue to earn their respect in the future.”