November 2, 2023

Preti Flaherty Ranked Among Best Lawyers 2024 Best Law Firms

Best Lawyers has ranked Preti Flaherty among the Best Law Firms for 2024. To be eligible for ranking, a law firm must have at least one attorney named in the 2024 Best Lawyers in America in a particular practice area and metro region—Preti Flaherty had 42 attorneys recognized, including one Lawyer of the Year honoree. All rankings are based on peer reviews, client assessments, and extensive research gathered by the publication.

The firm received a total of 33 Best Law Firm awards, including 13 Tier 1 awards for quality in the following areas of law:

Augusta, Maine

Administrative/Regulatory Law
Government Relations Practice

Concord, New Hampshire

Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Law

Portland, Maine

Appellate Practice
Commercial Litigation
Employment Law - Individuals
Litigation - Antitrust
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Mediation
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

The Best Law Firms list is published online at bestlawfirms.com.

Firm Highlights

Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2024, Including 1 “Lawyer of the Year”

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NLRB Takes Aim at Non-Compete Agreements

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How to navigate the legal side of nondisclosure agreements

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What to Expect When You're Expecting: Two New Federal Laws Expand Workplace Rights and Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees

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Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2023 Super Lawyers

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

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Attorney Dan Luker Selected by Peers as “Lawyer of the Year” in Best Lawyers in America 2024

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H-2B Visa Program Summary

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Enforcers Make It Easy to Report Cartels

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