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RALEIGH, N.C. — Poyner Spruill LLP is pleased to announce that it has earned a total of 28 rankings in the 2021 “Best Law Firm” rankings from U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers®.

In the Raleigh market, the firm earned prestigious Tier 1 rankings in 17 practice areas: Administrative / Regulatory, Banking & Finance, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Employment Law – Management, Environmental, Financial Services Regulation, Health Care, Insurance, Litigation – Antitrust, Litigation – Environmental, Litigation – Labor & Employment, Litigation – Municipal, Real Estate, and Tax law.

The firm earned local Tier 2 rankings in both Raleigh and Charlotte. In Raleigh, rankings were given in Appellate, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Litigation – Real Estate, Litigation – Securities, Litigation – Trusts & Estates, and Mergers & Acquisitions law. In Charlotte, the firm was recognized in Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Employment Law – Management.

In addition, the firm earned two Raleigh Tier 3 rankings, in Labor – Management and Litigation – Banking & Finance.

“We are proud of our lawyers and practice groups that have received this recognition,” said Managing Partner Dan Cahill. “We are incredibly pleased by the rankings and the positive client feedback it reflects.”

Firms included in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Inclusion in the rankings signals a quality law practice and breadth of legal experience and knowledge.

 

 

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