Bangor and Portland, ME — U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers have released the 2025 “Best Law Firms” rankings, providing a comprehensive view of the U.S. legal profession that is unprecedented both in the range of firms represented and in the range of qualitative and quantitative data used to develop the rankings.
The Maine law firm of Eaton Peabody achieved top tier rankings in both metropolitan Bangor and Portland, Maine.
Tier 1 Rankings in Bangor included:
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Corporate Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation – Land Use and Zoning
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 Rankings in Portland included:
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Real Estate Law
Eaton Peabody also received recognition in the following practice areas:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Employment Law – Management
- Government Relations Practice
- Labor Law – Management
- Litigation – Antitrust
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Labor & Employment
- Litigation – Real Estate
Firms included in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Achieving a ranking in Best Law Firms signifies high-quality legal practice and a depth of legal proficiency. Recognized firms, categorized into three tiers, receive acclaim on both national and metropolitan levels, reflecting the extent of their practice and geographic reach. Receiving a tier designation represents an elite status, reflecting the integrity and reputation earned by law firms.