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U.S. News – Best Lawyers^® "Best Law Firms" has unveiled its 2026 practice area rankings, and Kegler Brown is proud to announce its continued recognition. Once again, the firm has secured its position both as a national and regional leader.

Now in its 16th year, the Best Law Firms rankings continue to set the standard for excellence in the legal industry. To be eligible for recognition, a firm must have at least one attorney listed in the current edition of Best Lawyers within a ranked practice area and geographic region. This foundational requirement ensures that only firms with demonstrated individual excellence are considered.

The rankings are built on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and professional reference feedback, detailed firmographic data, and insights from industry leaders. Clients and peers are invited to assess firms on key criteria such as responsiveness, business acumen, cost-effectiveness, and civility—along with whether they would recommend the firm to others. All reference submissions are kept strictly confidential, reinforcing the integrity and trust behind the Best Law Firms designation.

For 2026, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter's Ranked Practice Areas are:

National Tier 3

• Corporate Law

Metropolitan Tier 1

• Columbus-OH
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Metropolitan Tier 2

• Columbus-OH
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Litigation - Antitrust
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Metropolitan Tier 3

• Columbus-OH
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property

About Best Law Firms®:

Introduced in 2010, Best Law Firms® is recognized for its evaluation process within the legal community. Achieving a tiered ranking is a hallmark of quality and expertise, based on client evaluations, peer reviews, and firm data submissions. Being named to this list elevates a firm's status, validates its accomplishments, and serves as a mark of excellence in legal practice.

About Best Lawyers®:

Best Lawyers® is a trusted resource in the legal profession, offering peer-reviewed data from leading lawyers across multiple practice areas. Lawyers are recognized solely based on peer feedback, and inclusion in Best Lawyers® is a distinctive honor in the legal industry.

Learn more information about Best Law Firms here.