Overview

Hemenway & Barnes LLP is a leading law firm with 24 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 10 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1983. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Hemenway & Barnes LLP has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Real Estate Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Tax Law.

Hemenway & Barnes LLP is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 9 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Hemenway & Barnes LLP has 13 rankings in 9 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

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Practice Areas:
10
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
20

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
2
National Ranking
Real Estate Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation

Regional

Boston

Tier
1
Boston
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Boston
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
1
Boston
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Boston
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tier
1
Boston
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Boston
Trusts and Estates

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
2
National Ranking
Real Estate Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation

Regional

Boston

Tier
1
Boston
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Boston
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
1
Boston
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Boston
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tier
1
Boston
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Boston
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Boston
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Tier
2
Boston
Tax Law
Tier
3
Boston
Corporate Law

Practice Areas

Hemenway & Barnes LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 9 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Hemenway & Barnes LLP proudly has 20 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 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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Offices & Contacts

Boston, MA
75 State Street, 16th Floor
Boston, MA 02109-1899
United States
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