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November 1, 2013

Paley Rothman Earns National and Local Honors in U.S. News “Best Law Firms” 2014 Rankings

BETHESDA, MD — The longtime regional yet nationally respected law firm of Paley Rothman has been selected for the second year in a row among the country’s 2014 “Best Law Firms” in rankings based on more than four million detailed evaluations by lawyers and clients throughout the United States.

The firms selected in this year’s rankings received “consistently impressive performance ratings by clients and peers,” and demonstrated a unique combination of excellence and breadth of experience.

Paley Rothman was recognized in both “National” and “Metropolitan” (Washington D.C.) rankings as follows:

National Rankings 

Tier 2
Litigation – Labor & Employment
Real Estate Law

Tier 3
Employment Law – Management

Washington D.C. Metro Area Rankings 

Tier 1
Family Law
Litigation – Labor & Employment
Real Estate Law

Tier 2
Employment Law – Management

“It is an honor to once again be recognized for the hard work, dedication and commitment to the highest legal standards of the attorneys in each of these practice groups,” said Paley Rothman Co-President Robert Maclay. “We are extremely proud that our clients and colleagues saw fit to rank us so highly. It’s rewarding to know that the people we work with, and those who rely on us to provide legal representation, both consider us among the best in the entire country at what we do.”

The 2014 “Best Law Firms” rankings were released this month by U.S. News Media Group (publishers of U.S. News & World Report) and Best Lawyers. Its mission is to help guide referring lawyers and clients, ranging from the country’s largest companies requiring corporate legal advice to individuals seeking counsel regarding personal legal issues. The 2014 “Best Law Firms” rankings can be seen in their entirety by visiting http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/.

The Law Firm of Paley Rothman, founded in 1972, provides legal counsel to corporate and individual clients in a wide range of practice areas. It maintains a business-orientation and handles tax, real estate, employment law, estate planning, litigation, ERISA, government relations and a variety of other matters for businesses and professionals throughout the Washington metropolitan area and the country.

Media Contacts:
Kristin Brunett
Paley Rothman
Director of Marketing
301-656-7603
kbrunett@paleyrothman.com

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