RICHMOND, VA — November 5, 2026- McCandlish Holton is celebrating an exceptional year of recognition in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Law Firms®, earning two Top-Listed Metro Awards in Richmond, Virginia, along with five Regional Tier 1 rankings and additional recognition in two other practice areas.
The firm earned two Top-Listed Metro Awards, recognizing the practice areas and jurisdiction in which McCandlish Holton has more recognized lawyers than any other firm in The Best Lawyers in America®:
- Immigration Law – Richmond, Virginia: Four attorneys recognized
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants – Richmond, Virginia: Eight attorneys recognized
In addition to these distinctions, McCandlish Holton received five Regional Tier 1 rankings in Richmond:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Immigration Law
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
The firm also earned a Regional Tier 2 ranking in Litigation – Insurance, and a Regional Tier 3 ranking in Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers, bringing its total to seven recognized regional practice areas.
These distinctions reflect the breadth of McCandlish Holton’s legal expertise and the strength of its attorneys across a diverse range of practice areas. The firm remains committed to delivering high-quality, client-centered legal services and providing strategic counsel to businesses, employers, institutions and individuals.


