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Press and Publicity: How Television and Social Media Impact Legal Careers

by Justin Smulison

In recent years, with social media giving minute by minute reporting, many lawyers are finding themselves thrust into a spotlight they never planned for. How are lawyers grappling with unexpected stardom, media coverage and merciless influencers?

ADA Website Compliance: A Better Experience for Law Firms and Clients

by Gregory Sirico

Information technology leader and civil rights lawyers weigh in on the vital need for website accessibility in the digital age, especially for law firms and companies like Best Lawyers.

All Eyes to the Ones on the Rise

by Rebecca Blackwell

Our 2023 honorees recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ tell us more about how their path to law formed, what lead them to their practice areas and how they keep steadfast in their passion to serve others.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for 2023

by Best Lawyers

The third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ highlights the legal talent of lawyers who have been in practice less than 10 years.

Announcing the 2023 The Best Lawyers in America Honorees

by Best Lawyers

Only the top 5.3% of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Best Lawyers Through the Ages: Our past. Our today. Our future.

by Rachel Shrewsbury

Best Lawyers is celebrating its 29th edition for 2023 continuing to be the original, trusted source for legal awards.

Protecting Small Business Owners: Trial Experts Connick Law LLC Notoriously Successful with Fire Litigation

by Justin Smulison

When small business owners become the target of insurance companies in fire-related lawsuits, hiring a firm with a reputation for understanding the science of fire suppression trials can save their livelihoods.

DOJ Probe of PGA Could End Very Differently than Earlier FTC Case

by John Ettorre

The PGA, golf’s most notable professional tournament tour, is facing steep competition on the course and possibly in the courts from LIV Golf, a new professional golf tour that promises some of the sport’s biggest winnings.

The Dangers of Broad Scope Retainer Agreements

by Sara Collin

A group of lawyers in Florida were sued by their client for a mistake made by the client’s previous legal representation. The case raised many questions about attorney responsibility when inheriting clients from other lawyers.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Germany™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Germany.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Switzerland™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Switzerland.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Austria™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Austria.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in France™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from France.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Belgium™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Belgium.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Italy™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Italy.

Protecting High-level Executives With the Apex Doctrine

by Sara Collin

The Apex Doctrine, developed to shield high-level executives from inappropriate depositions, is a beneficial asset to lawyers and clients, at least in the states where it’s been adopted.

How A Claim Can Create A ‘Class’ of Its Own

by Justin Smulison

One civil claim can help a victim recover, prevent others from the same harm and even save lives. Tom Connick has experienced this directly, having been at the ground floor of injury claims that have led to high-value class action settlements.

Why Do Rear-End Collisions Happen and Who’s to Blame?

by Matt Baggett

Rear-end collisions happen for many reasons, but the blame frequently falls on the rear driver. Learn about the causes of rear-end collisions.

When to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer

by Nick Movagar

When you get injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you can pursue injury compensation. Learn when you should hire a car accident lawyer.

What Are Zoning Laws Meant To Do?

by Bartek Szymanski

Zoning laws are important to the safety and protection of communities.

Same-Sex Couples and Marriage Visas: Everything You Need To Know

by Elizabeth Hagearty

All marriages are considered equal under U.S. law. Here’s what that means for LGBTQIA+ immigrants.

Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers: The Corporate Law and Commercial Litigation Issue

by Best Lawyers

The first edition of Best Lawyers: The Corporate Law and Commercial Litigation Issues features thought leadership articles from attorneys around the nation, as well as listings in more than 70 practice areas.

Unwavering Dedication to Clients

by Best Lawyers

Trial attorneys Michael Lyons and Chris Simmons find motivation when the result means everything.

Truck Safety Watchdogs

by Best Lawyers

Unqualified, Poorly Trained Truck Drivers and Unsafe Trucks Heighten Roadway Dangers

Measuring Success by Results

by John Fields

Recognized Best Lawyers®* recipient Joseph F. Brophy on how his Firm determines success.

Texas "Lawyer of the Year" 2022

by Best Lawyers

Charla Truett is honored as 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in Texas for Immigration Law.

Dan Sciano Renaissance Lawyer

by Justin Smulison

Tinsman & Sciano recently celebrated 50 years as greater San Antonio’s leading trial law firm for civil litigation and personal injury. Daniel J.T. Sciano obtained judgments for his clients in both Federal and State courthouses in 2021. A trial lawyer with many talents and diverse knowledge of the law.

Destiny Fulfilled

by Sara Collin

Was Angela Reddock-Wright destined to become a lawyer? It sure seems that way. Yet her path was circuitous. This accomplished employment attorney, turned mediator, arbitrator and ADR specialist nonpareil discusses her career, the role of attorneys in society, the new world of post-pandemic work and why new Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson represents the future.

House Trap

by Heidi E. Storz

Special districts are often being used as profit centers that leave residents to foot the bill. These homeowners deserve protection from unscrupulous developers who attempt to fleece them and avoid accountability.

Caffeine Overload and DUI Tests

by Daniel Taylor

While it might come as a surprise, the over-consumption of caffeine could trigger a false positive on a breathalyzer test.

All Doped Up

by Howard Rapke

Keeping elite international sporting events free of banned substances is an endless game of cat and mouse. Here’s an overview of the legal efforts set up to do, in theory, exactly that.

Out of the Sky: What Construction Workers Can Do if Injured on the Job

by Justin Smulison

Construction zones with unsafe working conditions have long been the sites of injuries for workers. The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. fights for victims in New York City and Long Island.