Holland & Knight Named "Law Firm of the Year" in Land Use Law and Admiralty & Maritime Law by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®

New York (November 1, 2013) - Holland & Knight has been named the 2014 "Law Firm of the Year" in Land Use Law and Admiralty & Maritime Law by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®. The firm also received metropolitan first-tier rankings in the nation in both areas.

Each year, U.S. News - Best Lawyers® chooses one law firm in 79 of the practice areas ranked nationally to receive this prestigious recognition. Firms receiving "Law Firm of the Year" awards have been rigorously evaluated, including client evaluations and peer reviews from leading attorneys in their fields.

"We are pleased to have been recognized nationally for our Land Use and Zoning Law practice," said Joe Guay, leader of Holland & Knight's Real Estate Section. "We handle many complicated and high-profile land use and zoning projects in the U.S. every year for our clients. We appreciate their business and look forward to continuing to provide them with high quality representation."

"Our entire Admiralty & Maritime law team is honored by our selection as law firm of the year," said Jim Hohenstein, leader of Holland & Knight's Admiralty and Maritime practice group. "Every day we are grateful that our clients rely on us to provide advice concerning maritime litigation, bankruptcy, finance, corporate and regulatory issues. We've been representing admiralty clients since 1836, and as we approach two centuries of steady counsel, we embrace the challenges the maritime industry faces in the 21st century."

Metropolitan First-Tier Rankings

Boston
Real Estate Law

Chicago
Government Relations Practice
Land Use & Zoning Law
Real Estate Law

Jacksonville
Litigation - Real Estate
Real Estate Law

Miami
Land Use & Zoning Law
Real Estate Law

New York City
Admiralty & Maritime Law
Real Estate Law

Orlando
Litigation - Land Use & Zoning
Litigation - Real Estate
Real Estate Law

San Francisco
Admiralty & Maritime Law
Land Use & Zoning Law

Tallahassee
Government Relations Practice

Tampa
Real Estate Law

Washington, D.C.
Government Relations Practice
Litigation - Real Estate
Real Estate Law