US News & World Report-2018 Best Law Firms, Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher Ranked in 24 Practice Areas!

November 1, 2017

SOM&F is ranked in 24 practice areas by US News & World Report-Best Lawyers in America-Best Law Firms for 2018.  The firm has been recognized each consecutive year since the two entities joined forces in 2010.
 
The U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking in a particular practice area and metro region, a law firm must have at least one lawyer who is currently recognized in Best Lawyers in that particular practice area and metro. For more information on Best Lawyers, please visit bestlawyers.com.
 
The "Top Listed" designation is given to the firm that has the most recognized lawyers in a particular location and practice area. This award is based exclusively on number of recognized attorneys and is in no way related to the "Best Law Firms" rankings. 
 
SOM&F Top-List Awards State of Hawaii, and Metro Honolulu
 
Top Listed State Awards
Appellate Practice in Hawaii: 3 lawyers
  • Terry O'Toole
  • Sharon V Lovejoy
  • Mark J. Bennett

Commercial Litigation in Hawaii: 6 lawyers

  • Terry O'Toole
  • Sharon V Lovejoy
  • Trevor A. Brown
  • Mark J. Bennett
  • Judy Pavey
  • Andy J. Lautenbach

Leisure & Hospitality Law in Hawaii: 2 lawyers

  • Peter Starn
  • Ken B. Marcus

Litigation-Banking and Finance 

  • Terry O'Toole
  • Sharon V Lovejoy
  • Judy Pavey

Top Listed City Awards

Appellate Practice in Hawaii: 3 lawyers
  • Terry O'Toole
  • Sharon V Lovejoy
  • Mark J. Bennett

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) in Honolulu: 4 lawyers

  • Peter Starn
  • Ken B. Marcus
  • Duane R. Fisher
  • Trevor A. Brown

Commercial Litigation in Hawaii: 6 lawyers

  • Terry O'Toole
  • Sharon V Lovejoy
  • Trevor A. Brown
  • Mark J. Bennett
  • Judy Pavey
  • Andy J. Lautenbach

Leisure & Hospitality Law in Hawaii: 2 lawyers

  • Peter Starn
  • Ken B. Marcus

Litigation-Banking and Finance 

  • Terry O'Toole
  • Sharon V Lovejoy
  • Judy Pavey

Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law in Hawaii: 3 lawyers

Practice Area Rankings