Loeb & Loeb LLP ranked among the top law firms in the nation and in major metropolitan markets in the 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” rankings by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers. The firm was recognized for excellence in 19 separate practice areas and was named U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Law Firm of the Year” in Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures & Television.

The “Best Law Firms” rankings are presented in tiers both nationally and by metropolitan area, and are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of additional information provided by law firms. Only one law firm in each of the nationally ranked legal practice areas receives the distinction of “Law Firm of the Year”, making Loeb’s recognition in the Motion Pictures & Television practice area a significant achievement reflecting the firm’s leadership in entertainment and media.

Loeb & Loeb’s complete 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” rankings include:

National Rankings

Tier 1

• Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures & Television
• Entertainment Law - Music

Tier 2

• Insurance Law
• Litigation - Intellectual Property 
• Litigation - Real Estate 
• Real Estate Law 
• Trusts & Estates Law

Tier 3

• Commercial Litigation
• Copyright Law 
• Litigation - Securities 
• Litigation - Trusts & Estates

Tier 1

Los Angeles

• Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures & Television
• Entertainment Law - Music 
• Litigation - Securities 
• Litigation - Trusts & Estates 
• Non-Profit/Charities Law 
• Tax Law 
• Trusts & Estates Law

Nashville

• Entertainment Law – Music

New York City

• Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures & Television
• Litigation - Trusts & Estates 
• Trusts & Estates Law

Tier 2

Chicago

• Litigation - Intellectual Property 
• Trademark Law

Los Angeles

• Commercial Litigation
• Criminal Defense: White-Collar - Governmental Investigations 
• Insurance Law 
• Litigation - First Amendment 
• Litigation - Intellectual Property 
• Litigation - Real Estate 
• Media & First Amendment Law

New York City

• Entertainment Law - Music
• Real Estate Law 
• Technology Law

Tier 3

Los Angeles 

• Criminal Defense: White-Collar - Litigation

The 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” rankings represent the second edition of the annual analysis conducted through a partnership between U.S. News Media Group, the nation's leading source of rankings and service journalism, and Best Lawyers, a leading survey of lawyers worldwide. The full list of results, evaluating more than 9,000 different law firms, can be viewed at www.usnews.com/bestlawfirms. The rankings will also be published in the November 15, 2011, issue of U.S. News & World Report, a leading provider of service news and information.