Adams Leclair LLP is pleased to announce its continued recognition among the 2027 Best Law Firms®, with Regional Tier 1 rankings across nine practice areas in Rochester, New York. Highlighting this year’s accolades is the firm’s newest Tier 1 addition in Litigation – Real Estate, expanding Adams Leclair’s footprint as a leading litigation firm in the region.

Best Law Firms®, independently produced by Best Lawyers®, spotlights the top-performing law firms across the nation, highlighting only the top 3.8% of law firms nationwide. The rigorous evaluation process incorporates peer-lawyer evaluations, client feedback, and firm data to identify leaders in the legal industry.

The addition of Real Estate Litigation to the Tier 1 recognizes the firm’s work in complex disputes involving property rights, land use and development, and commercial real estate matters.

“Real estate disputes can put valuable property rights and important business objectives at stake,” said Maura McGuire, who leads the Real Estate Litigation team at Adams Leclair. “This recognition reflects our approach to these matters: understanding what is at stake for the client, developing a strategy around those objectives, and pursuing practical, effective results for property owners, developers, and businesses throughout Upstate New York.” 

These are the nine practice areas that Adams Leclair earned 2027 Regional Tier 1 rankings in Rochester, NY:

• Bet-the-Company Litigation 
• Commercial Litigation 
• Construction Law 
• Employment Law – Individuals 
• Litigation – Construction 
• Litigation – Insurance 
• Litigation – Labor and Employment 
• Litigation – Municipal 
• Litigation – Real Estate (New for 2027)

In August of 2026, eleven attorneys from Adams Leclair were selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in Rochester, New York.