In the 2021 edition of "Best Law Firms," published by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, Day Pitney wins "Law Firm of the Year," for Trusts & Estates Law, as well as top-tier rankings, earning the firm both national and regional recognition.
The firm is ranked nationally in eight practice areas, including Tier 1 for Energy Law and Trusts & Estates Law, and regionally in 81 practice areas, including 53 Tier 1 rankings across Boston, Hartford, Miami, New Haven, New Jersey, New York City, Stamford, West Palm Beach and Washington, D.C.
According to The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms," law firms receiving the "Law Firm of the Year" designation have an impressive overall performance in U.S. News' research of a given practice area, representing a significant showing in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" initiative.
Day Pitney's complete 2021 rankings are as follows:
"Law Firm of the Year" Trusts & Estates Law
National Rankings:
Tier 1
Energy Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Commercial Litigation
Land Use & Zoning Law
Litigation – Banking & Finance Law
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Real Estate
Tier 3
Corporate Law
Regional Rankings:
Boston
Tier 1
Elder Law
Trusts & Estate Law
Tier 2
Family Law
Hartford
Tier 1
Banking and Finance Law
Commercial Litigation
Copyright Law
Corporate Governance Law
Energy Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Environmental Law
Insurance Law
Litigation - Environmental
Litigation - Trusts & Estates
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Real Estate Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Corporate Law
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Tier 3
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Miami
Tier 1
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Banking & Finance
Litigation - Construction
Tier 2
Litigation - Antitrust
Litigation - Real Estate
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 3
Appellate Practice
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Trusts & Estates
Securities/Capital Markets Law
Trusts & Estates Law
New Haven
Tier 1
Litigation - Real Estate
Litigation - Trusts & Estates
Real Estate Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Elder Law
New Jersey
Tier 1
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Compliance Law
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Employment Law - Management
Family Law
Franchise Law
Labor Law - Management
Land Use & Zoning Law
Litigation - Labor & Employment
Litigation - Real Estate
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Real Estate Law
Securities/Capital Markets Law
Securities Regulation
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Employment Law - Individuals
Environmental Law
Information Technology Law
Litigation - Banking & Finance
Litigation - Construction
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants
New York City
Tier 1
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 3
Tax Law
Stamford
Tier 1
Corporate Law
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Employment Law - Individuals
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Real Estate Law
Securities/Capital Markets Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Litigation - Trusts & Estates
Nonprofit/Charities Law
West Palm Beach
Tier 1
Commercial Litigation
Tier 2
Litigation - Real Estate
Washington, D.C.
Tier 2
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 3
Tax Law
"Best Law Firms" results are issued by The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms." A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the highest court of any state. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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