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November 2, 2015

Preti Flaherty Ranked Among 2016 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers

Preti Flaherty announced today that it has been ranked among “2016 Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. The rankings are based on peer reviews and client assessments in addition to extensive research gathered by the publication.

The firm received 15 metro area awards, including Tier 1 rankings in the Augusta and Portland Maine and Concord, New Hampshire offices. Tier 1 rankings in the following practice groups by metropolitan area include:

Augusta, Maine Tier 1 Rankings:

  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Government Relations Practice

Concord, New Hampshire Tier 1 Rankings:

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law

Portland, Maine Tier 1 Rankings:

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law – Individuals
  • Litigation – Antitrust
  • Litigation– Environmental
  • Litigation – First Amendment
  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Workers' Compensation Law – Employers

The “Best Law Firms” list will be showcased upcoming publications to be released later this month and distributed to more than 30,000 C-level executives and general counsel.

Firm Highlights

Publication

Helping Employers Navigate the New Independent Contractor Rule and Compliance Challenges

On March 11 th , the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) new Independent Contractor Rule goes into effect.  As your organization readies itself for compliance, it’s imperative to scrutinize your independent contractor classifications...

Publication

H-2B Visa Program Summary

The H-2B classification allows foreign nationals who are citizens of certain named countries, with limited exceptions, to accept temporary non-agricultural employment in the United States, after the employer has obtained temporary labor certification by...

News

Preti Flaherty Welcomes Employment Law Attorney Brooke K. Haley to the Firm

Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce that attorney Brooke K. Haley has joined the firm’s Employment Law Practice Group as a Partner. Brooke will work primarily from the firm’s Portland office. Brooke’s practice centers...

Event

When to Say Goodbye: Navigating Leave and Terminations

As an HR professional, hiring the right talent, addressing employee needs, and managing terminations are just a few of the most challenging problems that arise. During this year's three-part Employment Breakfast Webinar Series, we'll...

Publication

USCIS Announces H-1B Registration Period for FY2025: New “Beneficiary Centric” Registration Process and Increased Fees

USCIS has recently announced a series of changes that will impact the FY2025 H-1B registration system and cap filing season. H-1B Registration Period and Organizational Accounts As in prior years, under this process, prospective petitioners...

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