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S&O Receives Top “Tier 1” Ranking in 2018 “Best Law Firms” For Its White Collar and General Criminal Defense Practices


NOVEMBER 2017

The 2018 “Best Law Firms” list has awarded Schertler & Onorato a top “Tier 1” ranking in Washington, D.C., for its white-collar and general criminal defense practices.  The “Best Law Firms” list is a joint undertaking of U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers.  Law firm rankings are the result of a rigorous evaluation process that includes client evaluations and peer review.  As explained in the U.S. News/Best Lawyers press release:  “Firms included in the 2018 ‘Best Law Firms’ list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.  Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.”  S&O partners David Schertler, Danny Onorato, and Stuart Sears also received individual recognition in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for their criminal law practices.

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