Shuttleworth & Ingersoll Named in 2021 Release of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers
November 5, 2020
‘Best Law Firms’ rankings are an indicator of excellence throughout the legal industry
November, 2020U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 11th consecutive year, collaboratively announce the release of the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Firms included in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must first have a lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©, which recognizes 5% of lawyers practicing in the United States. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.Shuttleworth & Ingersoll received twenty-one rankings in the Metropolitan Tier 1 category and an additional twelve rankings in the Metropolitan Tier 2 category. Firms that received a tier designation reflect the highest level of respect a firm can earn among other leading lawyers and clients from the same communities and practice areas. A complete list of Shuttleworth’s awards include:Metropolitan Tier 1Cedar RapidsAppellate PracticeBanking and Finance LawBankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawBet-the-Company LitigationClosely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawCommercial LitigationCorporate LawEmployee Benefits (ERISA) LawEmployment Law – ManagementHealth Care LawLitigation – BankruptcyLitigation – Labor & EmploymentMedical Malpractice Law – DefendantsMergers & Acquisitions LawPatent LawPersonal Injury Litigation – DefendantsReal Estate LawSecurities / Capital Markets LawTax LawTrusts & Estates LawWorkers’ Compensation Law – EmployersMetropolitan Tier 2Cedar RapidsConstruction LawCorporate Governance LawFamily LawFamily Law MediationInsurance LawLabor Law – ManagementLabor Law – UnionLand Use & Zoning LawLeveraged Buyouts and Private Equity LawLitigation – ConstructionLitigation – Intellectual PropertyPersonal Injury Litigation – PlaintiffsAwards were given in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan practice areas. The 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings can be seen in their entirety by visiting bestlawfirms.usnews.com.###About “BEST LAW FIRMS”The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a 2021 ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the 26thEdition of The Best Lawyers in America list for that particular location and specialty.About U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORTU.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A digital news and information company focused on Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars and Civic, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.About Best LawyersBest Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For almost 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers rankings are published in leading local, regional, and national publications across the globe.