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Kegler Brown is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms, a ranking independently produced by Best Lawyers.

The Best Law Firms rankings, now in their 15th edition, are widely regarded as a benchmark of excellence in the legal industry. These rankings cover 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions, offering clients a comprehensive and reliable guide to the top-performing law firms across the country. The evaluation process includes client feedback, peer reviews, industry leader interviews, and a detailed analysis of law firm data.

This year, Best Lawyers received over 100,000 client references, with a 65% increase in client participation in the survey process—an unprecedented milestone. This significant engagement highlights the trust and value clients place on the Best Law Firms rankings as a critical tool for selecting top legal representation.

"We are honored to be recognized by Best Lawyers in their 2025 Best Law Firms rankings," said Steve Barsotti, Kegler Brown’s Managing Director. "This acknowledgment is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and it reflects our commitment to providing the highest level of service to our clients."

Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter's Ranked Practice Areas for 2025:

National Tier 3

• Corporate Law

Columbus, OH: Tier 1

• 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 - Construction
• Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
• Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
• Real Estate Law
• Tax Law
• Trusts and Estates
• Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Columbus, OH: Tier 2

• Antitrust Law
• Banking and Finance Law
• Criminal Defense: General Practice
• Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
• Energy Law
• Environmental Law
• Land Use and Zoning Law
• Litigation - Antitrust
• Litigation - Bankruptcy
• Litigation - Health Care
• Litigation - Insurance

Columbus, OH: Tier 3

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Government Relations
• Litigation - Intellectual Property
• Trademark Law

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.