Bernstein Shur has once again earned national recognition in the 2027 Best Law Firms® – United States rankings by Best Lawyers, with distinctions in 38 practice areas across its Maine and New Hampshire offices.
This recognition reflects Bernstein Shur’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional legal services, building strong client relationships, and fostering a collaborative approach across the firm. The rankings are based on a comprehensive, data-driven evaluation that incorporates client and peer feedback, recognizing firms for their legal capabilities, specialized knowledge, and dedication to professional excellence.
The firm received top-tier rankings in the following categories:
Regional Tier 1
AUGUSTA, ME
- Land Use and Zoning Law
MANCHESTER, NH
- Arbitration
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Construction Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Litigation – Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Real Estate Law
PORTLAND, ME
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law – Management
- Energy Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Municipal Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Tax Law
Regional Tier 2
AUGUSTA, ME
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Government Relations Practice
MANCHESTER, NH
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Finance Law
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- First Amendment Law
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
PORTLAND, ME
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Arbitration
- Corporate Governance Law
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Health Care Law
- Litigation – Land Use and Zoning
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Project Finance Law
Regional Tier 3
MANCHESTER, NH
- Health Care Law
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Trusts and Estates
PORTLAND, ME
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Environmental Law
- Labor Law – Management
- Mediation
- Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers