Best Lawyers includes Lanier Ford in Ranking of Best Law Firms in 2025

November 6, 2024 -- Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C. has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms^® , a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms regionally in 16 practice areas, Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C. has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade.

Firms included in the 2025 Best Law Firms^® list are recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®. "At Best Lawyers, we are proud to recognize law firms that show an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction," said Philip Greer, Chief Executive Officer of Best Lawyers. "In the legal arena, credibility is earned through consistent quality, which has propelled these firms to the forefront of the legal industry."

Achieving a ranking in Best Law Firms signifies high-quality legal practice and a depth of legal proficiency. Recognized firms, categorized into three tiers, receive acclaim on both national and metropolitan levels, reflecting the extent of their practice and geographic reach. Receiving a tier designation represents an elite status, reflecting the integrity and reputation earned by law firms.

The 2025 edition of  Best Law Firms^® includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas. The highest-rated firm in each national practice area attains the prestigious "Law Firm of the Year" honor. The transparent, collaborative research process employs qualitative and quantitative data from peer and client reviews, supported by proprietary algorithmic technology, to produce a tiered system of industry-led rankings of the top 4% of the industry.

Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C. received the following rankings in the 2025 Best Law Firms^®:

• Regional Tier 1
  • Huntsville
    • Appellate Practice
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Employment Law - Management
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment
    • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
    • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
    • Real Estate Law
    • Tax Law
    • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
• Regional Tier 2
  • Huntsville
    • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
    • Corporate Law
    • Litigation - ERISA
    • Litigation - First Amendment
    • Mediation
    • Patent Law
• Regional Tier 3
  • Huntsville
    • Litigation - Intellectual Property