Once again, McBrayer has been ranked among the region’s top law firms by Best Lawyers® in America, earning recognition across multiple practice areas in the 2026 edition of “Best Law Firms®.” The firm achieved distinctions in Regional Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 rankings, reflecting our continued commitment to excellence and client service.
Regional Tier 1
In Lexington, the firm achieved Tier 1 rankings in Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Health Care Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Real Estate, and Real Estate Law. In Louisville, Tier 1 rankings include Commercial Litigation, Education Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation – Insurance, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, Trademark Law, and Trusts and Estates.
Regional Tier 2
In Lexington, the firm earned Tier 2 rankings in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Civil Rights Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Employment Law – Management, Energy Regulatory Law, Insurance Law, International Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation – Insurance, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Utilities Law. In Louisville, Tier 2 rankings include Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management, Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Litigation – Municipal, and Real Estate Law.
Regional Tier 3
In Lexington, the firm received Tier 3 rankings in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy, and Tax Law. In Louisville, Tier 3 rankings include Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants.
