Best Lawyers has announced the release of the 2026 Best Law Firms® in the United States rankings. Hurwitz Fine is proud to have Buffalo Metropolitan Tier One rankings in 11 practice areas. Tier One practice areas include:
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Elder Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Health Care
- Litigation – Insurance
- Litigation – Municipal
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Hurwitz Fine also received Tier Two honors in:
- Employment Law – Management
- Health Care Law
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Mediation
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
In addition, Hurwitz Fine's Long Island office received Tier Two recognition in Insurance Law.
Best Law Firms rankings honor firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm included has been rigorously evaluated based on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the depth of their practice. The result is a comprehensive guide for businesses and individuals seeking top-tier legal counsel in the United States.
The 2026 Best Law Firms rankings indicate a collaborative effort spanning the U.S., with thousands of firms, clients and leaders providing input. Over 18,700 firms participated in the survey process, with 4,900 submitting responses. Feedback also came from 27,000 lawyers and over 110,800 client submissions, demonstrating broad engagement within the profession. The research incorporated 26 million evaluations, covering 129,000 lawyers and 24,000 firms, along with 16,401 client comments.
The 2026 Best Law Firms rankings can be accessed here.
About Best Law Firms
Established in 2009, Best Law Firms relies on industry-vetted research methodology, analyzing the incoming feedback of clients, lawyers and firm leaders, along with firmographic details supplied by the firms themselves. Firms are eligible for Best Law Firms consideration after receiving individual professional recognition in The Best Lawyers in America®.
