Levenfeld Pearlstein Recognized in 2013 U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC is pleased to announce several of its practices were recognized among the best nationally, and locally, in the third edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings – a comprehensive survey of America's top law firms.

“We work hard at building business relationships as trusted strategic advisors, so knowing that our clients and peers have responded in such a positive way is most gratifying”

The firm ranked among the finest in the nation in three practice areas:

• Trusts and estates law
• Real estate law
• Employment law

Additionally, the firm’s labor and employment litigation practice ranked among the best in Chicago. The trusts and estates practice, LP’s Asset Planning and Preservation group, was given a rare Tier 1 designation, making it one of a handful nationwide to receive that honor.

The rankings are determined through the firm's overall evaluation which, in large part, is derived from client and peer feedback.

“We are very proud of this recognition from U.S. News and ‘Best Lawyers,’” said Bryan Schwartz, chairman of Levenfeld Pearlstein. “We work hard at building business relationships as trusted strategic advisors, so knowing that our clients and peers have responded in such a positive way is most gratifying,” added Schwartz.

About Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC: Recognized by The National Law Journal as one of the nation's most innovative mid-sized law firms, Chicago-based Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides Unusually Good legal and business counsel to sophisticated clients across a broad range of corporate, real estate and litigation matters. The firm possesses the resources and depth to manage the most complex matters, ensuring that the needs of all clients are met in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. Levenfeld Pearlstein attorneys counsel and advise their clients to understand the full impact of the law on their business and proactively address their legal issues so that clients can quickly return to doing what they do best.

Levenfeld Pearlstein also believes that doing right and doing well are inseparable, and that it is the obligation of the firm and its attorneys to help others do what they do best. Levenfeld Pearlstein's commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability leads the legal industry and reflects its values and culture as a law firm. The firm's goal is to make a difference for its clients, in the community and on behalf of the individuals and organizations that are leading the way.