Honors & Awards

Whiteford Ranked in Top Tier in Virginia in 19 Practices

Date: November 11, 2024
Whiteford is pleased to announce that “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2025. Nineteen of the firm’s practices are ranked in Virginia.

The “Best Law Firms” evaluation process includes, among other things, collection of client and lawyer evaluations and peer review from leading attorneys.  Direct quotes from clients and others can be read here.

The specific areas of law and the cities in Virginia in which Whiteford was ranked are summarized below (*new recognition in 2025).
 
Richmond, VA
Tier 1
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation and Controversy – Tax*
  • Real Estate Law
Tier 2
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Municipal
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates*
Tier 3
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Environmental Law
  • Labor Law – Management*

Roanoke, VA
Tier 1
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy

Norfolk, VA
Tier 2
  • Commercial Litigation

About Whiteford: Whiteford provides a comprehensive range of business law and litigation services to clients ranging from innovative start-ups to middle market companies to Fortune 100 enterprises. With a growing Mid-Atlantic footprint that includes offices in Delaware, D.C., Kentucky, Maryland, New York and Virginia, Whiteford serves clients regionally, nationally and internationally.