ATLANTA – November 5, 2020 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for the 10th consecutive year. Only one law firm in each practice area receives the “Law Firm of the Year” designation. In the 2021 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” Ogletree Deakins is named the “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor & Employment category.
Ogletree Deakins also earned National Tier 1 practice area rankings in seven categories: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; Litigation – ERISA; Litigation – Labor & Employment; Litigation – Construction; and Construction Law. In addition, 40 of the firm’s offices earned Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings.
The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. A singular “Law Firm of the Year” recognition was awarded in dozens of nationally ranked practice areas. Law firms receiving the “Law Firm of the Year” designation have an outstanding overall performance in research of a given practice area. All of the same factors for determining national rankings also apply to these awards. Client reviews, peer-attorney feedback, and the “Law Firm Leader Surveys” help single out the top firm in a given practice. A complete list of honorees is available today at http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/.
About Ogletree Deakins
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 10 consecutive years. In 2021, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor & Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 900 attorneys located in 53 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies. www.ogletree.com