HunterMaclean, a leading business law firm with offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island, was honored to be recognized with eighteen first-tier rankings in the 2027 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” 

First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is recognized as one of the oldest and most esteemed peer review guides in the legal profession worldwide. Honorees are compiled based on extensive peer review evaluations from well-respected attorneys in similar practice areas, client and lawyer evaluations, and additional information included in the formal submission process.

HunterMaclean achieved first-tier rankings in the following practice areas:

• Admiralty & Maritime Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Construction Law 
• Corporate Law
• Employment Law – Management
• Insurance Law
• Land Use & Zoning Law 
• Litigation – Construction    
• Litigation – Insurance 
• Litigation – Labor and Employment 
• Litigation – Real Estate 
• Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
• Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants 
• Product Liability Litigation – Defendants 
• Railroad/Transportation Law 
• Real Estate Law

HunterMaclean also received rankings in Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants and Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights. In addition to these rankings, twenty-six HunterMaclean attorneys were selected earlier this year for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2027. 

Best Lawyers reviews are based on several factors including expertise, integrity, responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, cost-effectiveness, civility, and the rate of referrals. Thousands of firms nationwide are considered through a detailed evaluation process before U.S. News and Best Lawyers make selections for a first tier “Best Law Firms” ranking. The complete list of rankings is published on the U.S. News website.