Arnold & Porter Recognized in U.S. News and Best Lawyers '2012-2013 Best Law Firms' Rankings

Washington, D.C. July 2, 2013 - Arnold & Porter was recognized as "Law Firm of the Year" for Environmental Litigation in the latest 2012-2013 Best Law Firms rankings announced by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. Only one law firm in each of the nationally ranked practice areas receives this level of recognition. In all, the firm received a total of 63 top tier rankings: 16 No. 1 tier rankings in national practice areas and 47 No. 1 rankings in practice areas based in five metropolitan locations (Washington, D.C., New York, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco).

Arnold & Porter's top ranked practice areas include: antitrust, appellate, banking and finance, commercial litigation, corporate law, environmental law, FDA law, financial services regulation, healthcare, international arbitration - commercial, international arbitration - governmental, international trade and finance, environmental litigation, regulatory enforcement litigation (SEC, telecom, energy), securities regulation, and trusts & estates law.