Girard Gibbs Recognized in 2013 “Best Law Firms” List

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Girard Gibbs LLP is pleased to announce that the firm was distinguished as a Tier 1 law firm for plaintiffs’ mass tort and class-action litigation in the 2013 “Best Law Firms” list, an annual survey published by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers.

“All of us at Girard Gibbs are very pleased with the results we have achieved on behalf of our clients this year, and we are honored by our firm’s selection to the 2013 Best Law Firms list”

“All of us at Girard Gibbs are very pleased with the results we have achieved on behalf of our clients this year, and we are honored by our firm’s selection to the 2013 Best Law Firms list,” said Girard Gibbs managing partner Daniel Girard.

The annual “Best Law Firms” list ranks law firms that excel in particular practice areas. As part of the evaluation process, clients and lawyers throughout the nation were asked to provide qualitative and quantitative feedback on the law firms they felt deserved to be recommended for work. The tier rankings are an overall reflection of a firm’s expertise, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness and civility. The complete list of honored firms, along with additional information about Girard Gibbs’ rankings, can be viewed online at http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/.

Earlier this year, Best Lawyers also recognized Girard Gibbs partners Daniel Girard and Eric Gibbs, as they were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Mr. Girard was acknowledged for his work in class action and securities litigation, and Mr. Gibbs was recognized for his accomplishments in class action litigation.

Best Lawyers additionally named Mr. Girard the 2013 “Lawyer of the Year” in San Francisco for class action litigation. According to Best Lawyers, only a single lawyer in each practice area and community is honored as the "Lawyer of the Year,” making this a significant accolade and a reflection of the respect a lawyer has earned among their peers.

About Girard Gibbs

Girard Gibbs LLP is a national litigation firm with offices in San Francisco and New York. The firm represents consumers, investors, employees, and small businesses in cases involving consumer protection, personal injury, securities, antitrust, and employment laws. The National Law Journal (NLJ) recently named Girard Gibbs LLP to its elite “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” for 2012, a compilation of top U.S. plaintiffs’ firms recognized for wins in high-profile cases.