Poyner Spruill has earned 49 rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, including 40 Tier 1 rankings across Raleigh and Charlotte.
Behind those numbers is a broad range of work and experience. From helping businesses navigate complex disputes and transactions to advising employers, public entities, and individuals, Poyner Spruill attorneys work alongside clients on the issues that matter to them.
This year’s results also bring several reasons to celebrate, including practices advancing to Tier 1 in both Raleigh and Charlotte. Together, the rankings highlight the strength of the firm’s work across litigation, business, employment, construction, real estate, financial services, and government-related matters.
Best Law Firms® rankings are based on a research process incorporating client feedback, professional references, firm-submitted information, lawyer evaluations, and interviews with law firm leaders. Firms are recognized in Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 within individual practice areas and jurisdictions.
Regional Tier 1
Charlotte
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Employment Law – Management
- Labor Law – Management
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
Raleigh
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Appellate Practice
- 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
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law – Management
- Environmental Law
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Health Care Law
- Insurance Law
- Labor Law – Management
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation – Antitrust
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Environmental
- Litigation – Health Care
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Litigation – Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation – Municipal
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Regional Tier 2
Raleigh
- Litigation – Banking and Finance
- Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Litigation – Trusts and Estates
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
Regional Tier 3
Raleigh
- Advertising Law
- Litigation – Patent
- Litigation – Securities
- Patent Law
- Trademark Law
The 2027 edition marks the 17th year of the U.S. Best Law Firms® rankings. To be eligible for consideration, a firm must have at least one attorney recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in an eligible practice area and geographic jurisdiction.
Earlier this year, 66 Poyner Spruill attorneys were recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, including five attorneys named “Lawyer of the Year.”
