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Oliver Maner Named 2026 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in 21 Practice Areas

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Friday, November 7th, 2025

 

Oliver Maner, a full-service law firm with a history of more than 125 years representing clients in Georgia, South Carolina and throughout the United States, has been named to the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list in 21 practice areas, including 13 Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in Savannah. The recognition reflects a one-category increase over 2025.
 
“Our lawyers are exceptional advocates and counselors, and this recognition affirms the caliber of their work on behalf of our clients and community,” said Patrick T. O’Connor, Managing Partner at Oliver Maner. “We are proud of our team and grateful to our clients for their trust.”
 
In the 2026 Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking, the highest award for excellence, Oliver Maner was recognized in 13 categories under specialty areas of law:

  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

  • Commercial Litigation

  • Litigation - Construction

  • Litigation - Real Estate

  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates

  • Mediation

  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

  • Municipal Law

  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

  • Tax Law

  • Trusts and Estates

 

In the Metropolitan Tier 2 rankings, Oliver Maner was recognized for:

  • Bet-the-Company Litigation

  • Corporate Law

  • Employment Law - Individuals

  • Land Use and Zoning Law

  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

  • Litigation - Municipal

  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

  • Real Estate Law

 
Since 1897, Oliver Maner has consistently provided exceptional legal representation to individuals, families, and businesses in Savannah, the surrounding region, and throughout the United States. The firm specializes in solving complex legal challenges, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each client.
 
The Best Lawyers recognition is based on an exhaustive peer review process. Each year, Best Lawyers surveys thousands of lawyers across the country to identify the top legal practitioners in their respective fields. Lawyers are asked to rate their peers based on their professional ability, experience and ethical standards.
 
For more information, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/.