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Wicker Smith Named to 2017 “Best Law Firms” List By U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

November 3, 2016     Featured News by Jacques Hart

MIAMI, FORT LAUDERDALE & ORLANDO – [November 3, 2016] – Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy and Ford P.A., is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized by Best Lawyers and U.S. News in their 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm was recognized for seven practice areas; four practice areas in Miami, three practice areas in Fort Lauderdale and two practice areas in Orlando, FL.

Firms included in the 2017 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

Wicker Smith received the below 2017 “Best Law Firms” designations:

  • Tier 1 Rankings:
    • Metropolitan Ranking in Fort Lauderdale for:
      • Commercial Litigation
      • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
    • Metropolitan Ranking in Miami for:
      • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
      • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Tier 2 Rankings:
    • Metropolitan Ranking in Orlando for:
      • Commercial Litigation
      • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Tier 3 Rankings:
    • Metropolitan Ranking in Fort Lauderdale for:
      • Appellate Practice
    • Metropolitan Ranking in Miami for:
      • Litigation – Trusts & Estates
      • Trusts & Estates Law


According to The Best Lawyers website, the 2017 rankings are based on the highest number of participating firms and highest number of client ballots on record. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have a lawyer listed in The Best Lawyers in America, which recognizes the top 4 percent of practicing attorneys in the U.S. Over 10,000 attorneys provided more than 800,000 law firm assessments, and over 10,000 clients provided more than 90,000 evaluations.

 

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About Wicker Smith

Founded in 1952, Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford P.A. is a full-service trial firm deeply experienced in handling significant and complex litigation for a broad variety of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to individuals. Wicker Smith services its clients through a network of ten locations throughout the State of Florida in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Melbourne, Miami, Naples, Orlando, Pensacola, Sarasota, Tampa and West Palm Beach. Wicker Smith is a member of the USLAW NET-WORK, an alliance of more than 100 AV-rated, independent law firms and over 6,000 attorneys across the U.S. and Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa who are part of the Network by invitation only. For more information, visit www.wickersmith.com.

ABOUT “BEST LAW FIRMS”

The U.S. News – 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 their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer listed in the 22nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© list for that particular location and specialty.


ABOUT U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

U.S. News & World Report is a digital news and information company that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. Focusing on Education, Health, Personal Finance, Travel, Cars and News & Opinion, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings, news and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 37 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.


ABOUT BEST LAWYERS

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected attorney ranking service in the world. For more than 30 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the attorneys best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers lists are published in leading local, regional and national publications across the globe. The Best Lawyers in America list recognizes the very best lawyers in each practice area and metropolitan region in the country.

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