Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the 10th consecutive year, collaboratively announce the release of the “Best Law Firms” rankings. This is the second time in less than two years that the Kim & Lahey Law Firm has been recognized for this honor.
by Kim, Lahey & Killough Law FirmDoug Kim Shares Legal Strategies for Entrepreneurs
The pandemic has forced many changes in the business world, from closings and layoffs for some, to successful pivots for others. One surprising outcome is the surge of new startups in America, which had increased by almost 50% for the year by October.
To celebrate this renaissance, i4Series is hosting a free online event as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week on November 19 from 11am – 12pm. Whether you’re a startup or looking to scale your business, join us to learn about software and legal strategies that put you on a path to success.
Doug Kim has been supporting the entrepreneurship community for more than 20 years, helping innovative businesses of all sizes thrive. Now, more than ever, during this time of rapid innovation and uncertainty, entrepreneurs need legal strategies that empower them to succeed, strategies like protecting inventions and your brand, protecting your work from being copied, and using contracts to safeguard your interests to name a few.
He is joined by fellow speaker, Zac Muma, a Business Solutions Specialist for Microsoft. Zac works with entrepreneurs to identify what they need in their software stack and helps them get set up. With so many apps available, it’s hard to know which ones you may need and how they work together. Whether you’re B2B, eCommerce or offer professional services, Zac will show you ways to streamline operations and get new clients.
by Kim, Lahey & Killough Law FirmKim & Lahey Law Firm Named to “Best Law Firms” List 2020
Firms included in the 2020 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must first have a lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©, which recognizes the top 5% of private practicing lawyers in the United States. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
“Choosing the right law firm can be a vital decision,” said Tim Smart, executive editor at U.S. News & World Report. “The rankings draw on U.S. News’ 35 years of experience evaluating complex institutions to help individuals and companies alike make the best decisions.”
The 2020 rankings are based on the highest number of participating firms and client votes received on record. Almost 16,000 lawyers provided more than 1,229,000 law firm assessments, and more than 12,000 clients participated providing 107,000 evaluations.
“For the 2020 ‘Best Law Firms’ publication, the evaluation process has remained just as rigorous and discerning as it did when we first started ten years ago.” says Phil Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers. “This year we reviewed 14,931 law firms throughout the United States – across 75 national practice areas – and a total of 2,106 firms received a national law firm ranking. We are proud that the ‘Best Law Firms’ rankings continue to act as an indicator of excellence throughout the legal industry.”