Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West Named to the 2015 “Best Law Firms” in America by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

PROVIDENCE, RI – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West LLC (PLDW) has been named to the 2015 “Best Law Firms” in America rankings by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers for the fifth consecutive year. PLDW was recognized in a total of 16 practice areas in the metropolitan area/Rhode Island for its “professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers and for their abilities, professionalism and integrity.”

“PLDW attorneys continue to represent the highest standards of excellence in their practice of law,” said Gary R. Pannone, Managing Partner. “We are proud to have been selected for this prestigious recognition and for our outstanding service to our clients.”

Among the PLDW practice areas cited for the top tier ranking include Corporate Compliance Law, Government Relations Practice, Mergers & Acquisitions Law and Non-Profit/Charities Law. Other practice areas recognized for outstanding quality are Administrative / Regulatory Law, Corporate Governance Law, Mediation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Non-White-Collar, Corporate Law, Securities and Capital Markets Law, Health Care Law and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management and Litigation – Labor & Employment.

The U.S. News & World Report and 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 their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. The 2015 rankings are based on the highest number of participating firms and highest number of client ballots on record. Over 17,000 attorneys provided almost 600,000 law firm assessments.  Awards were given in 74 national practice areas and 120 metropolitan practice areas.

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About Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West LLC                             

The attorneys and staff at Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West LLC (PLDW) are committed to developing practical and cost-effective solutions while also being supportive of the community in a meaningful way. PLDW has developed a business model that combines international expertise with a more cost-effective delivery system that involves cross training of lawyers and a more practical approach to problem solving. PLDW’s primary practice areas include corporate and business law, nonprofit law, health care law, municipal infrastructure, government relations and legislative strategies, employment law, special masterships, criminal defense, civil litigation, estate planning, probate and trust litigation, and real estate development and commercial lending. The partners demand of themselves and those on the PLDW team, an unparalleled sense of urgency and responsiveness which is derived from an authentic appreciation for their clients and the community in which they serve. For more information, visit www.pldw.com.

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