Richardson Thomas recognized in Tier 1 in “Best Law Firms”

Once again, a national directory of top law firms has awarded Richardson Thomas its highest ranking in an impressive variety of categories. The 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms®” places Richardson Thomas in Tier 1 in six practice areas in two cities.

This marks the fourth consecutive year Richardson Thomas has received top-level ratings in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in both Columbia and Augusta.

The firm also was ranked in Tier 1 in five other practice areas in Columbia: Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Litigation -Trusts and Estates, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs.

Additionally, Richardson Thomas was rated highly for its work in Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in Columbia and in Railroad Law and Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs in Augusta.

“We always appreciate recognition, particularly when the honor includes evaluation from our peers,” firm partner Terry Richardson said. “It’s especially pleasing that our Tier 1 rankings are in practice areas that are at the heart of our mission and core values at Richardson Thomas: Fighting for justice for clients who have been wronged by others.”

The selection process for “Best Law Firms” begins with inclusion in the peer-reviewed “The Best Lawyers in America® “ directory. Five partners at Richardson Thomas earned honors in at least two practice areas each in the 2025 edition of “Best Lawyers.” Richardson led the way with recognition in seven practice areas.

About Best Law Firms

Published annually for more than a decade, “Best Law Firms” evaluates firms in 127 practice areas across 188 cities nationwide. The rankings are based on an exclusive process incorporating peer review and professional evaluations. Selection methodology includes an analysis of feedback on the firm’s legal skills, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness.

About Richardson Thomas

With offices in Barnwell, Columbia, Charleston and Florence, S.C., Richardson Thomas represents plaintiffs in a range of cases, with a focus on areas including product liability, vehicle accidents, serious injury and wrongful death, medical malpractice, and whistleblower litigation. The Firm prides itself in handling complex litigation, including class actions with thousands of plaintiffs. Learn more about the firm at https://richardsonthomas.com/ or call us at 803-281-8150.