(image) LOUISVILLE, Ky.—U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have released their 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Stites & Harbison, PLLC’s overall results include 84 metropolitan rankings, from clients in Atlanta, Georgia; Cincinnati, Ohio; Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky; Nashville, Tennessee; and Washington, DC, metro areas. The firm’s three National Tier 1 rankings include: Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estate, and Trademark Law.

Achieving a high ranking is a special distinction that signals a unique combination of excellence and breadth of experience.

“Stites & Harbison continues to perform at the highest level,” said Robert M. Connolly, Chair of Stites & Harbison. “Receiving recognition in 84 metropolitan rankings is a testament to the depth and breadth of our firm as well as to the trust our clients have in our ability to handle their most complex legal and business matters.”

Best Law Firms Statistics:

• Law firms were evaluated and ranked through a combination of hard data, peer reviews and client assessments.
• To be eligible for a ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer listed in The Best Lawyers in America.
• Rankings span 74 national and 122 metropolitan legal practice areas.

The national first-tier rankings will be featured in the “Best Law Firms” Legal Issue; national and metropolitan first-tier rankings will be featured in the “Best Law Firms” General Counsel publication. The rankings are also available online.