Hirschler Earns 10 National and 41 Regional Rankings in 2027 Best Law Firms®

11.05.2026

Hirschler has earned national and regional recognition in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, published by Best Lawyers®. The firm received rankings in 10 national practice areas and 41 regional practice areas across its Richmond and Washington, D.C. offices, reflecting the depth and breadth of its legal capabilities along Virginia’s I-95 corridor and across the country. Best Law Firms® rankings are based on a rigorous research process that incorporates client feedback, peer evaluations, interviews with industry leaders and an in-depth analysis of firm data.

Nationally, Hirschler earned Tier 2 rankings in four practice areas and Tier 3 rankings in six practice areas. Among the firm's national recognitions, Hirschler's Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors' Rights Group earned a Tier 2 ranking in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, as well as a National Tier 3 ranking in Litigation – Bankruptcy. “Despite recent systemic changes affecting the practice of bankruptcy law in the Eastern District of Virginia, Hirschler’s bankruptcy group continues to show its strength and resilience in adapting to a changing marketplace, all while guiding our clients through turbulent times and unprecedented challenges,” said Kristen E. Burgers, partner and practice group leader of Hirschler's Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors' Rights Group.

Hirschler's national rankings include:

National Tier 2

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Land Use and Zoning Law
• Litigation – Real Estate
• Venture Capital Law

National Tier 3

• Commercial Litigation
• Corporate Law
• Litigation – Bankruptcy
• Litigation – Construction
• Real Estate Law
• Securities / Capital Markets Law

The firm was also widely recognized in local markets. The firm's Richmond office received 16 Tier 1 rankings, eight Tier 2 rankings and six Tier 3 rankings. The Washington, D.C. region, which includes Hirschler’s offices in Tysons and Fredericksburg, Virginia, Hirschler earned seven Tier 1 rankings and four Tier 2 rankings. The firm's regional rankings recognize its capabilities across a broad range of practice areas in Richmond and Washington, D.C.

Regional Tier 1 - Richmond

• Appellate Practice
• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Bet-the-Company Litigation
• Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Construction Law
• Corporate Law
• Land Use and Zoning Law
• Litigation – Construction
• Litigation - Labor and Employment
• Litigation - Real Estate
• Litigation - Trusts and Estates
• Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Real Estate Law
• Tax Law
• Venture Capital Law

Regional Tier 1 - Washington, D.C.

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Bet-the-Company Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Corporate Governance Law
• Litigation – Bankruptcy
• Litigation - Real Estate
• Real Estate Law

Regional Tier 2 - Richmond

• Corporate Governance Law
• Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
• Employment Law - Management
• Franchise Law
• Litigation - Banking and Finance
• Mediation
• Securities / Capital Markets Law
• Trusts and Estates

Regional Tier 2 - Washington, D.C.

• Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
• Corporate Law
• Criminal Defense: White-Collar
• Land Use and Zoning Law

Regional Tier 3 - Richmond

• Copyright Law
• Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
• Environmental Law
• Litigation - Health Care
• Litigation - Intellectual Property
• Litigation and Controversy - Tax

The 2027 Best Law Firms® rankings are available at www.bestlawfirms.com.