Press Release

For the ninth consecutive year, Waller was nationally recognized in the "Best Law Firms" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. With more than 230 attorneys in Austin, Birmingham, Memphis and Nashville, Waller earned rankings in 72 of the 74 curated practice areas covered by the 2018 Edition of "Best Law Firms," with every office receiving top tier recognition.

“These ratings reflect the trust we have earned with our clients,” said Waller Chair Matt Burnstein. “We are honored that the recognition spans our four offices and virtually every practice area.”

The "Best Law Firms" list recognizes law firms for overall professional excellence with persistently high ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

Waller received the following rankings in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms":

REGIONAL TIER 1

Austin
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Banking & Finance
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Real Estate
Litigation - Securities

Birmingham
Mergers & Acquisitions Law

Memphis
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Health Care Law

Nashville
Arbitration
Banking and Finance Law
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Commercial Finance Law
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Corporate Law
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Employment Law - Management
Environmental Law
Family Law
First Amendment Law
Government Relations Practice
Health Care Law
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Banking & Finance
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Litigation - Construction
Litigation - ERISA
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Labor & Employment
Litigation - Mergers & Acquisitions
Litigation - Patent
Litigation - Securities
Litigation - Tax
Media Law
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Patent Law
Project Finance Law
Real Estate Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tax Law
Technology Law
Trademark Law
Trusts & Estates Law
REGIONAL TIER 2

Austin
Health Care Law
Birmingham
Banking and Finance Law
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Banking & Finance
Litigation - Construction
Litigation - Securities

Memphis
Corporate Law

Nashville
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Advertising Law
Construction Law
Copyright Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Employment Law - Individuals
Franchise Law
Information Technology Law
Labor Law - Union
Land Use & Zoning Law
Litigation - First Amendment
Litigation - Real Estate
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Mediation
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Public Finance Law
REGIONAL TIER 3

Austin
Litigation - Construction
Litigation - Patent

Birmingham
Health Care Law

Nashville
Litigation - Antitrust