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®:
In addition to these distinctions, McCandlish Holton received five Regional Tier 1 rankings in Richmond:
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.
Best Lawyers® is a respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, recognizing outstanding attorneys based on evaluations by their professional peers. For more than four decades, Best Lawyers has used a rigorous, confidential peer-review process designed to identify lawyers who have earned the respect of colleagues within their practice areas and geographic regions. Because recognition is based on peer feedback rather than a fee or paid nomination, inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® is considered a significant professional distinction.
The Best Law Firms® rankings recognize law firms that have established a strong record of legal excellence and demonstrated expertise in their respective practice areas. The selection process considers multiple factors, including client feedback, peer reviews, leadership interviews and the breadth and depth of each firm’s legal services. The resulting rankings provide businesses and individuals with valuable insight when identifying experienced legal counsel across the United States.
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