Richards, Layton & Finger’s Broad Expertise Earns Top U.S. News “Best Law Firm” Ranking

November 1, 2019

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WILMINGTON, Delaware (November 1, 2019) – Richards, Layton & Finger has been recognized for excellence in 24 practice areas in the 2020 edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Delaware rankings. The firm received the survey’s top Tier 1 ranking in 19 practice areas—more top-tier practices than any other Delaware firm. In addition to its state ranking, Richards Layton’s Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation practice received national recognition.

“Clients locally and across the country count on our commitment to exceptional service and professional excellence,” says Doneene Damon, president of the firm. “We’re proud that U.S. News continues to recognize our expertise across a wide range of practice areas.”

Richards Layton’s Tier 1 practices are Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Bankruptcy Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Environmental Law, Environmental Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation, Patent Law, Patent Litigation, Real Estate Law, Securitization and Structured Finance Law, Tax Law, Trusts & Estates Law, and Trusts & Estates Litigation. Also ranked are Commercial Transactions/UCC Law, Labor & Employment Litigation, Privacy and Data Security Law, Securities/Capital Markets Law, and Trademark Law.

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Delaware’s largest law firm and one of its oldest, Richards, Layton & Finger helps clients navigate complex issues and the intricacies of Delaware law. We advise global companies, business partnerships, leading financial institutions, local businesses, and individuals across a wide range of practices, including corporate law, alternative entities, commercial law, bankruptcy and restructuring, and litigation.

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