HunterMaclean, a leading business law firm with offices in Savannah and Brunswick, was recently honored with eight prestigious first-tier rankings in the 2016 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The complete list of rankings is published on the U.S. News web site.

HunterMaclean earned First Tier rankings in the following practice areas:

• Admiralty & Maritime Law

• Commercial Litigation

• Insurance Law

• Litigation – Construction

• Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

• Product Liability Litigation – Defendants

• Real Estate Law

• Trusts & Estates Law

HunterMaclean also received Second Tier rankings in Corporate Law, Health Care Law, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.

“The inclusion of HunterMaclean on this well-respected list is an honor,” said Frank S. Macgill, HunterMaclean’s managing partner. “We consider this recognition a testament to our continued work towards excellence in every practice area.”

Thousands of firms throughout the nation are reviewed through a detailed evaluation process before U.S. News and Best Lawyers makes selections for a First Tier “Best Law Firms” ranking. This evaluation combines peer review from outstanding attorneys in relevant fields, client and lawyer evaluations, and a thorough analysis of additional information provided by the law firms as part of the formal submission process.

Since it was first published in 1983, this evaluation completed by U.S. News and Best Lawyers has been the most revered and prestigious peer-review publication in the legal field—ranking nearly 10,000 firms in a full range of practice areas.