National law firm Akerman was recognized by The Legal 500 as a leading law firm in seven national practice areas. The Legal 500 awarded Akerman its highest tier ranking in the categories of:
- M&A/Corporate and Commercial – M&A Middle-Market (Sub-$500m)
- Real Estate – Land Use/Zoning
- Latin America: International Firms – City Focus – Miami
The firm was also ranked among the best in the nation for:
- Labor & Employment – Immigration
- Real Estate – Construction
- Taxes – Contentious
- Real Estate
The 2023 U.S. guide also recommended 31 Akerman lawyers in these practice areas based on client and peer recommendations. Corporate Practice Group Co-Chair Emeritus Carl Roston was recognized as a member of the “Hall of Fame,” an elite list of outstanding lawyers nationwide. M&A and Private Equity Practice Co-Chair Kenneth Wiggins was named a “Next Generation Lawyer,” a select recognition of up-and-coming lawyers nationwide. Real Estate Partner Daniel Miktus was named a "Rising Star" and Real Estate Partner Stacy Bercun Bohm was named a "Leading Lawyer."
The Akerman lawyers and the categories in which they are honored are listed below.
M&A: Middle Market (Sub-$500 Million)
Carl Roston (“Hall of Fame”)
Kenneth Wiggins (“Next Generation Partner”)
Real Estate – Land Use/Zoning
Latin American: International Firms - City Focus - Miami
Labor and Employment – Immigration
Real Estate– Construction
Stacy Bercun Bohm (“Leading Lawyer”)
Daniel Miktus (“Rising Star”)
US Taxes – Contentious
Real Estate– Real Estate
Law firm peers and more than 300,000 corporate counsel were surveyed and interviewed globally during the past 12 months to develop The Legal 500 rankings. The survey is an independent guide, with firms and individuals recommended purely on merit.
About Akerman
Akerman LLP is a top 100 U.S. law firm recognized among the most forward-thinking firms in the industry by Financial Times. Its more than 700 lawyers and business professionals collaborate with the world’s most successful enterprises and entrepreneurs to navigate change, seize opportunities, and help drive innovation and growth.