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BMD Makes 2023 U.S. News & World Report "Best Law Firms" Edition

Client Alert
November 4, 2022

Brennan Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to share the news that our firm is recognized among the “Best Law Firms” in the U.S. News & World Report 2023 edition in 14 practice areas.  “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.    

This year, BMD is recognized in the metropolitan areas of Akron (Akron office), Cleveland (Cleveland office), and Fort Myers (Bonita Springs office) for professional excellence in: 

Metropolitan Tier 1
Akron

  • Health Care Law 
  • Litigation - Trusts & Estates 

Metropolitan Tier 2
Akron

  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law 
  • Corporate Law 
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property 
  • Litigation - Labor & Employment 
  • Trusts & Estates Law 

Cleveland 

  • Corporate Law 

Fort Myers (Bonita Springs)

  • Real Estate Law 

Metropolitan Tier 3 
Akron 

  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law 
  • Tax Law 
  • Trademark Law 

Cleveland 

  • Health Care Law 
  • Litigation - Labor & Employment 

Congratulations to our attorneys who are recognized for their professional excellence. 

Best Law Firm
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