WASHINGTON, D.C., November 1, 2013—Duane Morris' Construction Group received a preeminent ranking in the U.S. News-Best Lawyers 2014 Best Law Firms results released today: the selection as Law Firm of the Year for Construction Law. Duane Morris is the only firm to ever hold this honor for two consecutive years.
Only one law firm is recognized as the 2014 Law Firm of the Year per practice group. According to U.S. News Best Lawyers, Duane Morris received this designation for Construction Law due to its impressive overall performance.
U.S. News-Best Lawyers has ranked the Construction Group in its top-tier national rankings and with regional rankings since the survey's inception. The firm was awarded with top-tier national rankings in both Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, as well as in other practice areas. The Construction Group was ranked in the first tier in Boston, Chicago, New York and Pittsburgh, demonstrating the firm's geographical strength and range. Meanwhile, Chambers USA consistently ranks the group among national leaders in construction law. The practice has twice been shortlisted for the Chambers USA Awards for Excellence.
In addition to Construction Law, Duane Morris received top-tier national rankings from U.S. News-Best Lawyers in Appellate Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation, Corporate Law, Equipment Finance Law, Health Care Law, Immigration Law, Insurance Law, Patent Law and Venture Capital Law.
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