Burns White issued the following announcement on Nov. 2.
Burns White LLC earned recognition among the Best Law Firms in the country, receiving eight rankings in the 2019 U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey. The firm received a National First-Tier ranking in Railroad Law for the ninth consecutive year.
The national and regional recognition from U.S. News is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations and peer reviews from leading attorneys in their fields nationwide.
“We are very pleased, once again, to be recognized as a top firm by U.S. News,” said David B. White, Executive Committee Member. “There are many excellent law firms that practice in the areas in which we are recognized, and it is very gratifying that our clients and peers view us to be among the best.” Those surveyed provide feedback on the individual practice group’s expertise, responsiveness, an understanding of business needs, cost-effectiveness, civility, integrity and likelihood of referral.
In addition to the national ranking for Railroad Law, Burns White was recognized in the Metropolitan rankings in two separate tiers.
Tier 1: Legal Malpractice Law—Defendants; Medical Malpractice Law—Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation—Defendants; Railroad Law; Workers’ Compensation Law–Employers
Tier 2: Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law
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