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BMD Named to the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

Press Release
November 6, 2025

Brennan Manna & Diamond (BMD) is recognized among the leading law firms in the nation according to the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms." This year, the firm is recognized nationally as well as in the metropolitan areas of Akron, Cleveland, Fort Myers (Bonita Springs office), Jacksonville, and Orlando for professional excellence in: 

National Tier 3

  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Metropolitan Tier 1

  • Akron
    • Corporate Law
    • Health Care Law
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment
    • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
    • Real Estate Law
  • Cleveland
    • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Fort Myers
    • Trusts and Estates
  • Jacksonville
    • Commercial Litigation

 Metropolitan Tier 2

  • Akron
    • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Litigation - Intellectual Property
    • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Cleveland
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Construction Law
    • Corporate Law
    • Real Estate Law
  • Fort Myers
    • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Orlando
    • Corporate Law

 Metropolitan Tier 3

  • Akron
    • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
    • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
    • Tax Law
    • Trusts and Estates
  • Fort Myers
    • Real Estate Law

The Best Lawyers “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 the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

Awards were given in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan practice areas based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. The “Best Law Firms” rankings can be seen in their entirety by visiting https://www.bestlawfirms.com/. 

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Brennan, Manna & Diamond was founded in 2000 with the goal of combining highly skilled, talented attorneys with practical experience in business matters, to create a new way to provide legal and business services to its clients.

BMD’s access to a network of successful business entrepreneurs, consultants and developers allows for innovative solutions, symbiotic partnerships, and sound legal and business advice. BMD serves clients of all types and sizes in numerous industry sectors nationwide, in the areas of: Business and Corporate; Construction Law; Employment and Labor; Finance; Government Affairs; Healthcare; Immigration; Intellectual Property; International Law; Litigation; M&A; Real Estate; Tax, Estate, Asset Protection and Wealth Management and more. For additional information, please visit www.bmdllc.com.

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