Motley Rice ranked as a National Tier 1 firm for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, the highest rating for a firm in the 2021 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The firm is also ranked Tier 1 in Charleston, S.C., Hartford, Conn., New York City and Rhode Island, Tier 2 in Washington, D.C.
National Tier 1
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
 
Motley Rice was also ranked Metropolitan Tier 1 and 2 for the following practice areas:
Metropolitan Tier 1
Charleston, S.C.
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
 - Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
 - Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
 
Hartford, Conn.
- Litigation – Banking & Finance
 
New York City
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
 
Rhode Island
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
 
Metropolitan Tier 2
Washington, D.C.
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
 
Selection Process
According to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, the “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer listed in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America list for that particular location and practice area. Learn more about the selection process for “Best Law Firms.”
