The Longworth & Richman Law Group Secures Top-Tier Rankings in US News and World Report’s Inaugural Survey of the Best Law Firms

New York, NY, January 31, 2014 --(PR.com)-- January 28, 2014 (New York) – US News and World Report has recognized the international law firm of Longworth & Richman Law Group with 19 top rankings in the publication’s inaugural survey of the best law firms in the United States. The firm received "Metropolitan First-Tier Rankings" for 12 practice areas across four offices.

To determine these rankings, the publication surveyed thousands of law firm clients, leading lawyers and law firm managers, partners, associates, marketing officers and recruiting officers. Survey questions addressed the factors clients consider vital in hiring outside counsel, how lawyers select a firm when referring a legal matter, and the desirability of firms for lawyers seeking employment, among many other matters. Firms were ranked in 81 practice areas in 171 metropolitan areas and seven states.

EAPD received first-tier rankings in the following practice areas and geographies:
New York

Administrative / Regulatory Law
Banking and Finance Law
Education Law
Energy Law
General Commercial Litigation
Private Equity Law
Public Finance Law
Trusts & Estates Law

Hartford

Mergers & Acquisitions Law

Rhode Island

Banking and Finance Law
Corporate Law
Environmental Law
General Commercial Litigation
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Private Equity Law
Public Finance Law
Trusts & Estates Law

Stamford

Corporate Law
Intellectual Property Law