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Burns White Ranks Among Best Law Firms

Nov 1, 2017 | News

Burns White LLC has been recognized among the Best Law Firms, earning 13 rankings in the 2018 U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey. The firm received a national first-tier ranking in Railroad Law for the eighth consecutive year, and a national tier three ranking in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions — Defendants.

“This award is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, and peer reviews from leading attorneys in their fields nationwide,” said David White, Executive Committee Member. “We are very pleased, once again, to be recognized nationally as a top firm among our peers.”

Those surveyed provide feedback on the individual practice group’s expertise, responsiveness, an understanding of business needs, cost-effectiveness, civility, integrity and likelihood of referral.

In addition to the national rankings, Burns White’s Pittsburgh office was recognized in the Metropolitan rankings in three separate tiers.

Tier One: Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law—Defendants, Litigation—Labor & Employment, Medical Malpractice Law—Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation—Defendants
Railroad Law, Workers’ Compensation Law—Employers

Tier 2: Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions—Defendants, Media Law

Tier 3: Litigation—Construction

A complete listing of law firm results is available online: http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/