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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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Overview

Bradley is a national law firm with a reputation for skilled legal work, exceptional client service, and impeccable integrity. We provide business clients around the world with a full suite of legal services in dozens of industries and practice areas.

With 13 offices located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and the District of Columbia, we have an extensive geographic base to represent clients on a regional, national, and international basis. We frequently serve as national coordinating counsel, regional counsel, and statewide counsel for clients in various industries, including banking and financial services, construction, energy, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, real estate, and technology, among many others.

Although Bradley is a large law firm with more than 700 lawyers, our clients still enjoy the personal attention, responsiveness, and deep relationships they would expect from a boutique firm. Our attorneys combine legal experience and knowledge with a sophisticated understanding of industries to find practical, strategic solutions specifically tailored to our clients’ business operations. Bradley lawyers use their talent, judgment, work ethic, and experience to go above and beyond expectations to help clients meet their goals.

Founded:
1870
Size:
711
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Practice Areas:
75
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
298

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

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2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Construction Law

National

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Appellate Practice
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Commercial Litigation
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1
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Construction Law
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1
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Health Care Law
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1
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Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Construction

Regional

Atlanta

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1
Atlanta
Commercial Litigation
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1
Atlanta
Construction Law
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Construction
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Securities
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2
Atlanta
Appellate Practice

Firm Leadership

Jonathan M. Skeeters
Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner

Highlighted Client Comments

These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
Banking and Finance Law
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is a great law firm.
Dave Bryant
Community Bank and Trust
Banking and Finance Law
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings gets it done.
 
Corporate Law
I have known and used Rod Clement for over 15 years, and he makes Bradley Arant Boult Cummings' practice special for me.
Don Nichols
VP of RE/Dev – Carlisle Corporation
Corporate Law
Our company has utilized Bradley Arant Boult Cummings for real estate related transactions and items for many years. The firm is extremely professional and performs at a very high level.
 
Banking and Finance Law
We have continually had very positive results working with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings. Bob Hannon and Keaton Osborne are great partners with us. We appreciate their expertise and legal guidance with regard to new business opportunities.
Charlie Hannon
First Tennessee
Corporate Law
We have used Bradley Arant Boult Cummings for our corporate and real estate work for many years. They understand business matters well and are efficient with their time. Being in Birmingham also gives them a rate advantage over firms in larger cities.
Gregory Kleffner
SteinMart
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings keeps us up-to-date on changes in regulations effective our retirement plan, and they are very thorough and timely on that.
Jim Thiltgen
Deputy Executive Director – Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency
Real Estate Law
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is comprehensive, professional, accurate, and I would give five stars.
Kendall Zettler
Riverwoods Properties
Banking and Finance Law
All interactions with the staff at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings are always very professional. The firm has always been very responsive and helpful when needed.
 
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings does work that is as good as or better than New York/Chicago/DC firms at a much more efficient cost. Every attorney I have worked with at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is strong, and the best are truly excellent.
J.T. Price
McKinney Communications
Energy Law
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings does excellent work and provides superior guidance to our company over a broad range of issues. They are highly responsive and sensitive to our needs and issues.
David Carroll
Senior Vice President and General Counsel – Hunt Refining Company
Real Estate Law
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has excellent legal expertise and skill. Their responsiveness, communication skills, and ability to understand our business and needs are also excellent. This firm is also cost-effective and has an excellent level of professional integrity and civility. Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is my first choice to refer a friend for representation in their area of practice.
 
Corporate Law
The Bradley Arant Boult Cummings firm has provided general corporate legal expertise for the Children's Hospital of Alabama for more than 50 years. Our connection is truly a relationship, not just a transaction.
Wm. Michael Warren, Jr.
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
I have nothing but the highest opinion about the experience, professionalism and insights of the Bradley Arant Boult Cummings team. They are proactive strategists and very forward-thinking. Great results are terrific (and they've delivered on those), but they are more. They've been great partners and counselors.
Bridgette Roman
General Counsel, Senior Vice President, Secretary – Community Choice Financial Inc.
Securities / Capital Markets Law
The attorneys at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings are thorough, skilled and detailed. They are just what you want and need and their work was timely and efficiently done.
Wm. Michael Warren, Jr.
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
Construction Law
I have had the pleasure of working with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings' lawyers in this field (construction) for over 16 years in dealing with a variety of issues from contract negotiation through dispute resolution including arbitration and litigation. I would rate the firm as "Excellent" in each of the six areas of criteria, namely, Expertise, Responsiveness, Understanding, Cost-Effectiveness, Civility and Reference.
 
Construction Law
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is the best in the country in my experience, from front end advice to significant arbitration/litigation matters. They are excellent at the legal piece, but superior because of their knowledge of the business. It gives them the ability to provide excellent counsel.
 
Construction Law
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has the top Construction Law practice in the US. We have worked with many firms across the United States and believe that Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is outstanding.
 
Construction Law
David Pugh of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is not only an excellent construction lawyer, he is a devoted servant to the design and construction industry who donates a substantial amount of time to better the industry.
Andrew Edwards
Dunn Building
Arbitration
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has always provided excellent construction law knowledge, as well experienced advice on the best approach to succeed in arbitration. I have used them on a number of International arbitrations, and I recommend them highly.
Jeff Caddell
BW Design Group
Construction Law
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has provided valuable expertise in settling significant disputes with the Federal Government, and I recommend them highly.
Jeff Caddell
BW Design Group
Construction Law
The Bradley Arant firm is extremely good at listening to the client, understanding the situation and seeing clearly what is best for the client. They are very customer driven which drives the firm.
Dan Brodbeck
President & CEO – Compass Partners
Construction Law
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has shown a complete knowledge of the company's issues at hand. What is most impressive is they take the time to educate those whom they work for to get everyone going in the same direction. The associates are courteous and polite and treat everyone as equals. I personally appreciate the opportunity of getting to work with their team.
Jim Blazek
Midasco, Inc.
Government Relations Practice
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is the best. They really know what they're doing. I cannot recommend them more highly for a company or organization that needs help navigating the public affairs space.
 

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

Star inside a segmented circle
2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Construction Law

National

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Appellate Practice
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Commercial Litigation
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National Ranking
Construction Law
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1
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Health Care Law
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1
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Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Construction
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Real Estate
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1
National Ranking
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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1
National Ranking
Project Finance Law
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2
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Banking and Finance Law
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2
National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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2
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Corporate Law
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2
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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2
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Franchise Law
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2
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Insurance Law
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2
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Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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2
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Litigation - Bankruptcy
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2
National Ranking
Litigation - ERISA
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2
National Ranking
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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2
National Ranking
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
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Litigation - Securities
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2
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
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Real Estate Law
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2
National Ranking
Trademark Law
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3
National Ranking
Employment Law - Management
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3
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Financial Services Regulation Law
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3
National Ranking
Labor Law - Management
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3
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Land Use and Zoning Law
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3
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Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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3
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Public Finance Law
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3
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Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Tax Law

Regional

Atlanta

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1
Atlanta
Commercial Litigation
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1
Atlanta
Construction Law
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Construction
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Securities
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2
Atlanta
Appellate Practice
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2
Atlanta
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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2
Atlanta
Corporate Law
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2
Atlanta
Franchise Law
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2
Atlanta
Health Care Law
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2
Atlanta
Insurance Law
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2
Atlanta
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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2
Atlanta
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Atlanta
Real Estate Law
Tier
3
Atlanta
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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3
Atlanta
Litigation - Real Estate
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3
Atlanta
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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3
Atlanta
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Birmingham

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Birmingham
Advertising Law
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1
Birmingham
Antitrust Law
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1
Birmingham
Appellate Practice
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1
Birmingham
Arbitration
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1
Birmingham
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Birmingham
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
Birmingham
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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1
Birmingham
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
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1
Birmingham
Commercial Finance Law
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1
Birmingham
Commercial Litigation
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1
Birmingham
Construction Law
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1
Birmingham
Copyright Law
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1
Birmingham
Corporate Compliance Law
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1
Birmingham
Corporate Governance Law
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1
Birmingham
Corporate Law
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1
Birmingham
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
1
Birmingham
Economic Development Law
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1
Birmingham
Education Law
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1
Birmingham
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Birmingham
Environmental Law
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1
Birmingham
Financial Services Regulation Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Franchise Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Government Relations Practice
Tier
1
Birmingham
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Information Technology Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Labor Law - Management
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1
Birmingham
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier
1
Birmingham
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
1
Birmingham
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
Birmingham
Litigation - Environmental
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1
Birmingham
Litigation - ERISA
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1
Birmingham
Litigation - Health Care
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1
Birmingham
Litigation - Insurance
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1
Birmingham
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Birmingham
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
Birmingham
Litigation - Patent
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1
Birmingham
Litigation - Real Estate
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1
Birmingham
Litigation - Securities
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1
Birmingham
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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1
Birmingham
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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1
Birmingham
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
Birmingham
Municipal Law
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1
Birmingham
Nonprofit / Charities Law
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1
Birmingham
Patent Law
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1
Birmingham
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Birmingham
Privacy and Data Security Law
Tier
1
Birmingham
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Birmingham
Project Finance Law
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1
Birmingham
Public Finance Law
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1
Birmingham
Real Estate Law
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1
Birmingham
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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1
Birmingham
Tax Law
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1
Birmingham
Trademark Law
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1
Birmingham
Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Birmingham
Water Law
Tier
2
Birmingham
Energy Law
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2
Birmingham
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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2
Birmingham
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
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2
Birmingham
Mediation
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2
Birmingham
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
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2
Birmingham
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law

Charlotte

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1
Charlotte
Antitrust Law
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1
Charlotte
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Charlotte
Commercial Litigation
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1
Charlotte
Construction Law
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1
Charlotte
Franchise Law
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1
Charlotte
Health Care Law
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1
Charlotte
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
Charlotte
Litigation - Construction
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2
Charlotte
Banking and Finance Law
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2
Charlotte
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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2
Charlotte
Government Relations Practice
Tier
2
Charlotte
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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2
Charlotte
Litigation - Health Care
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2
Charlotte
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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2
Charlotte
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Charlotte
Patent Law
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2
Charlotte
Tax Law
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2
Charlotte
Trademark Law
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3
Charlotte
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
3
Charlotte
Copyright Law
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3
Charlotte
Litigation - Real Estate
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3
Charlotte
Litigation - Securities
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3
Charlotte
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Chattanooga

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2
Chattanooga
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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Chattanooga
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Dallas/Fort Worth

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Dallas/Fort Worth
Commercial Litigation
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Employment Law - Management
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Health Care Law
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Environmental
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Securities
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Health Care
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3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
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3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Real Estate Law

Houston

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Houston
Commercial Litigation
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Houston
Construction Law
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1
Houston
Litigation - Construction
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1
Houston
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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2
Houston
Corporate Law
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2
Houston
Energy Law
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3
Houston
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Tier
3
Houston
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
3
Houston
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Huntsville

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1
Huntsville
Appellate Practice
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1
Huntsville
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
1
Huntsville
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Huntsville
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Huntsville
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Tier
1
Huntsville
Litigation - ERISA
Tier
1
Huntsville
Litigation - First Amendment
Tier
1
Huntsville
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
Huntsville
Litigation - Patent
Tier
1
Huntsville
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Huntsville
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
1
Huntsville
Mediation
Tier
1
Huntsville
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Huntsville
Patent Law
Tier
1
Huntsville
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Huntsville
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Huntsville
Tax Law
Tier
1
Huntsville
Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Huntsville
Venture Capital Law
Tier
2
Huntsville
Arbitration
Tier
2
Huntsville
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
2
Huntsville
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Jackson-MS

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Jackson-MS
Appellate Practice
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1
Jackson-MS
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
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Commercial Litigation
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1
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Construction Law
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1
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Corporate Law
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1
Jackson-MS
Land Use and Zoning Law
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1
Jackson-MS
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
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Litigation - Environmental
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1
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Litigation - Insurance
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1
Jackson-MS
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
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Litigation - Real Estate
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1
Jackson-MS
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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1
Jackson-MS
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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1
Jackson-MS
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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1
Jackson-MS
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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1
Jackson-MS
Real Estate Law
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2
Jackson-MS
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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2
Jackson-MS
Corporate Governance Law
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2
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Insurance Law
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2
Jackson-MS
Litigation - Construction
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2
Jackson-MS
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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2
Jackson-MS
Tax Law
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3
Jackson-MS
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Knoxville

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1
Knoxville
Real Estate Law
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2
Knoxville
Corporate Law

Montgomery

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1
Montgomery
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
Montgomery
Commercial Litigation
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1
Montgomery
Labor Law - Management
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1
Montgomery
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
Montgomery
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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1
Montgomery
Tax Law
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2
Montgomery
Employment Law - Management
Tier
2
Montgomery
Litigation - Health Care
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3
Montgomery
Litigation - Insurance

Nashville

Tier
1
Nashville
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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1
Nashville
Arbitration
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1
Nashville
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
1
Nashville
Commercial Finance Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Nashville
Construction Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Economic Development Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Nashville
Energy Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Tier
1
Nashville
Entertainment Law - Music
Tier
1
Nashville
Environmental Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Government Relations Practice
Tier
1
Nashville
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Labor Law - Management
Tier
1
Nashville
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier
1
Nashville
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
1
Nashville
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
Nashville
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
1
Nashville
Litigation - Health Care
Tier
1
Nashville
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
Nashville
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Nashville
Litigation - Patent
Tier
1
Nashville
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
1
Nashville
Media Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Mediation
Tier
1
Nashville
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Municipal Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Patent Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Privacy and Data Security Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Nashville
Project Finance Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Public Finance Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Tax Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Trademark Law
Tier
1
Nashville
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Nashville
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
2
Nashville
Corporate Governance Law
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2
Nashville
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
2
Nashville
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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2
Nashville
Litigation and Controversy - Tax

Tampa

Tier
1
Tampa
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Tampa
Commercial Litigation
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1
Tampa
Construction Law
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1
Tampa
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
Tampa
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
Tampa
Litigation - Construction
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1
Tampa
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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1
Tampa
Real Estate Law
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2
Tampa
Banking and Finance Law
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2
Tampa
Commercial Finance Law
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2
Tampa
Corporate Law
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2
Tampa
Financial Services Regulation Law
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2
Tampa
Health Care Law
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2
Tampa
Insurance Law
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2
Tampa
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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2
Tampa
Litigation - Real Estate
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2
Tampa
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
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2
Tampa
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Washington, D.C.

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1
Washington, D.C.
Arbitration
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1
Washington, D.C.
Construction Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Construction
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2
Washington, D.C.
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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2
Washington, D.C.
Insurance Law
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2
Washington, D.C.
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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2
Washington, D.C.
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Practice Areas

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 78 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Antitrust Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Derivatives and Futures Law
  • Economic Development Law
  • Education Law
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Entertainment Law - Music
  • Environmental Law
  • Equipment Finance Law
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • First Amendment Law
  • Franchise Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insurance Law
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Litigation - Antitrust
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
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  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
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  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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  • Mediation
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Municipal Law
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  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
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Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP proudly has 298 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
The Best Lawyers in America - 350 attorneys listed, including 77 attorneys listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, 2024 edition
Chambers USA - 151 attorneys ranked and 48 practice areas highly ranked, 2024 edition
Chambers USA - 140 attorneys listed and 38 practice areas highly ranked, 2023 edition
Construction Executive “Top 50 Construction Law Firms” 2024- No. 1 Ranked Construction Practice Group
Law360 - Named "Practice Group of the Year for Government Contracts (2023)
Law360 - Named "Practice Group of the Year" for Government Contracts (2021) and for Construction (2020)
Chambers USA - 7 attorneys nationally ranked, 2022 edition
Chambers USA - Nationally ranked in 6 practice areas, 2022 edition
The Best Lawyers in America - 32 attorneys named "Lawyer of the Year" in 36 practice areas, 2023 edition
Benchmark Litigation - Five attorneys recognized as "National Practice Area Stars," 2023 edition
Benchmark Litigation - Named the 2018 Southeast Firm of the Year; Litigation Firm of the Year, Tennessee (2023, 2021, 2020, 2016, 2014), Alabama (2013-2016), Mississippi (2013, 2019)
Best Lawyers - Named U.S. “Law Firm of the Year” for Litigation - Construction (2023) and for Construction Law (2022, 2020, 2018)
LMG Life Sciences - Named 2018 Product Liability Firm of the Year
Ranked among Top Law Firms in BTI Consulting Group's Client Service A-Team, 2014-2021
Chambers USA - 115 attorneys listed and 36 practice areas highly ranked, 2022 edition
Top ranked in Best Lawyers/U.S. News Report "Best Law Firms" for the 13th consecutive year
The Best Lawyers in America - 320 attorneys listed, including 60 attorneys listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, 2023 edition

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