Best Lawyers names three Lanier Ford attorneys as Lawyers of the Year

Published On August 20, 2020

Three Lanier Ford attorneys will be listed in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in America as Lawyers of the Year:

Daniel F. Beasley, in the area of medical malpractice law (on behalf of defendants).
George E. Knox, Jr., in the area of personal injury litigation (on behalf of defendants).
George W. Royer, Jr., in the area of labor and employment litigation (on behalf of employers).

Best Lawyers has several levels of recognition. All three Lanier Ford attorneys are listed as a best lawyer in the 2021 edition of the book, an important accomplishment in itself. But, in addition, lawyers with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region are recognized as Lawyers of the Year. Only one lawyer is recognized as the Lawyer of the Year for each practice area in a location.

Awards & Recognitions

Martindale-Hubbell indicates Lanier Ford has an average peer rating of 4.5 (on a 5-point scale). U.S. News and World Report has recognized Lanier Ford as a tier 1 firm. Lanier Ford is also an accredited business by the Better Business Bureau and a recommended insurance defense firm as recognized by A. M. Best & Company.