Burns & Levinson announced today that the firm has been named to the 2017 U.S. News and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list in 21 practice areas. “We’re honored to receive so many outstanding rankings from our clients and peers,” said David Rosenblatt, managing partner of Burns & Levinson. “It is gratifying to be recognized for our commitment to providing clients with exceptional service and value.” Burns & Levinson was ranked nationally for

• Biotechnology Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Environmental Litigation
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Patent Law
• Real Estate Law
• Trademark Law

Burns & Levinson also received top rankings in Boston for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/ Insolvency & Reorganization Law; Biotechnology Law; Business Organizations (including LLCs & Partnerships); Commercial Litigation; Copyright Law; Criminal Defense: White Collar; Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Employment Law- Individuals; Employment Law-Management; Environmental Law; Environmental Litigation; Family Law; Intellectual Property Litigation; Labor & Employment Litigation; Patent Law; Patent Litigation; Real Estate Law; Tax Law; Trademark Law: Trust & Estates Law; Trust & Estates Litigation. Top rankings in Rhode Island include Environmental Law, Environmental Litigation, and Trust & Estates Litigation. The rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys and additional information provided as part of the formal submission process.