Nexsen Pruet ranked in 2022 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

November 15, 2021

Rankings recognize firm’s national and regional accomplishments

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that the firm has again earned multiple national top-tier rankings in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings for 2022.

The firm ranked in the National Tier 2 for Public Finance Law and Litigation – Construction.  The firm also ranked in National Tier 3 for Corporate Law, Land Use & Zoning Law and Real Estate Law.

In total, Nexsen Pruet earned 59 Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in six North and South Carolina cities: Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, Raleigh and the Triad. The firm earned an additional 31 Tier 2 and Tier 3 metropolitan rankings in these cities.

“We are honored to receive this recognition and proud of our attorneys for continuing to perform such high-quality work,” said Leighton Lord, Board Chair, Nexsen Pruet. “Their dedication to achieving successful outcomes for our clients makes these accolades well-deserved.”

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 in their field and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

National Tier 2

Litigation – Construction
Public Finance Law

National Tier 3

Corporate Law
Land Use & Zoning Law
Real Estate Law

Metropolitan Tier 1

Charleston-SC

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Commercial Litigation
Copyright Law
Corporate Law
Employment Law – Management
Environmental Law
Labor Law – Management
Litigation – Environmental
Litigation – Insurance
Litigation – Labor & Employment
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
Real Estate Law
Water Law

Columbia-SC

Administrative / Regulatory Law
Banking and Finance Law
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Employment Law – Management
Environmental Law
Financial Services Regulation Law
Health Care Law
Labor Law – Management
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Environmental
Litigation – ERISA
Litigation – Labor & Employment
Litigation – Trusts & Estates
Mediation
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Public Finance Law
Real Estate Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Securities Regulation
Tax Law
Trusts & Estates Law

Greenville

Appellate Practice
Banking and Finance Law
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Law
Economic Development Law
Real Estate Law
Trademark Law
Trusts & Estates Law

Metropolitan Tier 2

Charleston-SC

Bet-the-Company Litigation
Litigation – Real Estate
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Trademark Law

Columbia-SC

Family Law
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Patent Law

Greenville

Copyright Law
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Employment Law – Management
Litigation – Intellectual Property
Litigation – Labor & Employment
Mediation

Columbia-SC

Government Relations Practice
Insurance Law
Litigation – Securities

Metropolitan Tier 3

Columbia-SC

Government Relations Practice<
Insurance LawGreenville
Patent Law

Greenville

Patent Law

 

About Nexsen Pruet

Founded in 1945, Nexsen Pruet serves clients from nine offices across the Southeast. With more than 200 lawyers and professionals, the firm provides regional, full-service capabilities with international strengths.