Raleigh, N.C. (November 1, 2019) – The Raleigh-based law firm of Smith Debnam received “Best Law Firm” recognition in the 2020 edition of U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers© Best Law Firms report. Firms listed in the 2020 Best Law Firms report are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must first have a lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©, which recognizes the top 5% of private practicing lawyers in the United States. Achieving tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal experience.
Recognition is determined through a national survey distributed to both clients and leading lawyers. The 2020 rankings are based on the highest number of participating firms and client votes received on record. Almost 16,000 lawyers provided more than 1,229,000 law firm assessments, and more than 12,000 clients providing 107,000 evaluations.
Smith Debnam received Best Law Firm recognition in six areas of law:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Family Law
- Corporate Law
- Real Estate Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
To view the 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings in their entirety, please visit https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/.
About “Best Law Firms”
The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a 2020 ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America list for that particular location and specialty.
About U.S. News & World Report
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About Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For almost 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers rankings are published in leading local, regional, and national publications across the globe.
About Smith Debnam
Founded in 1972, Smith Debnam is a leading, multi-practice regional law firm for institutions and private individuals who value a responsible and caring approach from an accomplished team of experienced legal professionals. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the firm represents clients in Banking, Financial Services, Equipment Leasing, Construction, Mortgage Servicing, Manufacturing, and Professional Services industries. Smith Debnam has extensive experience in state and federal courts across a diverse list of practice areas, including Corporate and Business Law, Business Litigation, Commercial Bankruptcy and Reorganization, Foreclosures, Creditor Representation, Consumer Collections, Commercial & Residential Real Estate, Construction Law, Employment Law, Equipment Leasing & Finance, Family Law, Elder Law & Advocacy Services, Trusts & Estates, Probate Litigation, and Tax Law.
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