History
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. Recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers.
1981
Foundation
Gregory White Smith and Steven Naifeh found Best Lawyers.
1983
First Publication
The First Edition of The Best Lawyers in America is published.
2006
International Growth
The first publications outside the U.S. are released in Canada and the United Kingdom.
2008
International Expansion
Best Lawyers publications and coverage continue to grow globally.
2009
Partnership with US News & World Report
Best Lawyers partners with U.S. News & World Report to include Law Firm rankings within the company scope.
2016
Best Lawyers publishes in 75 countries around the world
Learn more by exploring individual country timelines.
2018
Partnership with LLCP
Best Lawyers partners with Levine Leichtman Capital Partners ("LLCP").
2020
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Released
The First Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch is published, recognizing associates and other lawyers who have been in private practice for less than 10 years in the United States.
Looking for specific knowledge, e.g. for a second opinion Best Lawyers is a helpful source of information.

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