News

11.16.2020

On November 5, 2020, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® publicly announced their Eleventh Edition of the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Koley Jessen is proud to share our recognition in the 2021 Best Law Firms guide, having received 18 regional rankings overall for the Metropolitan Omaha area.

Ten Koley Jessen practice areas received Tier 1 regional rankings this year, including:

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
• Corporate Law
• Health Care Law
• Mergers & Acquisitions Law
• Privacy and Data Security Law
• Real Estate Law
• Tax Law
• Technology Law
• Trusts & Estates Law

In addition, U.S. News - Best Lawyers® also recognized Koley Jessen regionally for the following eight practice areas:

Tier 2

• Banking and Finance Law
• Employment Law - Individuals
• Employment Law - Management
• Litigation – Environmental

Tier 3

• Environmental Law
• Litigation - Bankruptcy
• Litigation - Insurance
• Non-Profit / Charities Law

According to the publication, the 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, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

To be eligible to receive a ranking, firms must have at least one lawyer who has been recognized in the previous edition of The Best Lawyers in America^© guide. In the 2021 edition, Best Lawyers^® recognized 29 Koley Jessen attorneys, including two "Lawyers of the Year" and six attorneys in their inaugural "Ones to Watch" category.