DENVER (November 3, 2022) – Sherman & Howard is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. The firm received recognition in the highest-ranking national Tier 1 for labor law – management and litigation – real estate. Sherman & Howard was also recognized with 10 national Tier 2 rankings and 11 national Tier 3 rankings.

“Best Law Firms” rankings also honor outstanding practices by metropolitan areas. All states where Sherman & Howard has offices were recognized this year. 36 of the firm’s practices were awarded with Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings, 15 areas received Metropolitan Tier 2, and four areas received Metropolitan Tier 3 recognition.

The 2023 “Best Law Firms” list is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

Sherman & Howard was recognized in 78 categories on the 2023 “Best Law Firms” list. A comprehensive listing of the recognized practices areas is below.

National Tier 1

• Labor Law – Management
• Litigation – Real Estate

National Tier 2

• Commercial Litigation
• Corporate Law
• Employment Law – Management
• Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
• Litigation – Banking & Finance
• Litigation – Labor & Employment
• Litigation – Securities
• Mergers & Acquisitions Law
• Public Finance Law
• Securities Regulation

National Tier 3

• Appellate Practice
• Banking and Finance Law
• Litigation – Antitrust
• Litigation – Bankruptcy
• Litigation – Construction
• Litigation – Environmental
• Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
• Project Finance Law
• Real Estate Law
• Securities / Capital Markets Law
• Technology Law

Metropolitan Tier 1

• Colorado
  • Arbitration
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law – Management
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
  • Family Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labor Law – Management
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Litigation – Banking & Finance
  • Litigation – Construction
  • Litigation – Environmental
  • Litigation – Insurance
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • Litigation – Labor & Employment
  • Litigation – Real Estate
  • Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation – Securities
  • Litigation – Trusts & Estates
  • Mediation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Law
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
  • Public Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts & Estates Law

• Phoenix*
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Labor Law – Management
  • Litigation – Labor & Employment
  • Litigation – Securities
• Scottsdale*
  • Real Estate Law

Metropolitan Tier 2

• Albuquerque
  • Public Finance Law
• Colorado
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Communications Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Litigation – Bankruptcy
  • Project Finance Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
• Phoenix*
  • Appellate Practice
  • Employment Law – Management
  • Litigation – Antitrust
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Law
• Scottsdale*
  • Corporate Law
  • Trusts & Estates Law

Metropolitan Tier 3

• Colorado
  • Technology Law
• Phoenix*
  • Litigation – Real Estate

*In June 2022, Sherman & Howard combined its Arizona law offices into one based in Phoenix. Rankings were determined by each office prior to their move.

About Sherman & Howard

Sherman & Howard L.L.C. is a full-service law firm with offices in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. Our attorneys provide high-quality legal and business solutions to a broad range of clients, including private, public, and government entities. We have extensive experience in aerospace and government contracting, infrastructure and construction, financial services, natural resources, telecommunications, technology, manufacturing, consumer products and retail, and nonprofit entities. For more information, visit www.shermanhoward.com.