WHITE PLAINS, NY (November 1, 2013) – Jackson Lewis LLP, one of the largest workplace law firms in the world representing management, is pleased to announce U.S. News — Best Lawyers® 2014 “Best Law Firms” has named the firm “Law Firm of the Year” in Litigation – Labor & Employment. Jackson Lewis was also named a Tier 1 National “Best Law Firm” in three practice areas: Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; and Litigation – Labor & Employment. The "Best Law Firms" rankings, among the most prestigious in the legal profession, are based on the opinions of general counsel at major U.S. corporations as well as prominent legal practitioners.
In addition, 31 of the firm’s regional locations were recognized for excellence in Tiers 1 and 2 of the Metropolitan Rankings in various labor and employment categories, including Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law.
“We are deeply honored by these designations,” said Firm Chairman Vincent A. Cino. “For the past 55 years, our firm has been dedicated to representing employers’ interests in the workplace. To have our achievements recognized by our clients and industry peers means a great deal to us. We work hard every day to help our clients and will continue to do so.”
Only one law firm in each of the 87 ranked national practice areas received the prestigious “Law Firm of the Year” distinction. Firms included in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
More information on Jackson Lewis’ appearance in the “Best Law Firms” rankings can be found here.
About Jackson Lewis
Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis is dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law. With 765 attorneys practicing in 54 locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Jackson Lewis is included in the AmLaw 100 and Global 100 rankings of law firms. The firm’s wide range of specialized areas of practice provides the resources to address every aspect of the employer/employee relationship. Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the United States, with a current caseload of over 6,500 litigations and approximately 550 class actions.
Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global Employers’ Counsel Worldwide, an alliance of premier employment law boutique firms and practices in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific Region.
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For more information, please contact:
Lara Hamm, Jackson Lewis
T: (703) 483-8373
E: HammL@jacksonlewis.com