MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP Ranked in 2027 "Best Law Firms" Nationally in 1 Practice Area and Regionally in 15 Practice Areas

November 5, 2026 – MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, earning national recognition in one practice area and regional recognition in 15 practice areas. This distinction places MacDonald Illig among an elite group of approximately 2–4% of law firms nationwide recognized for excellence across their practice areas.

We received the following rankings in the 2027 Best Law Firms®:

• National Tier 3
  • Environmental Law

• Regional Tier 1
  • Pittsburgh
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Employment Law - Management
    • Environmental Law
    • Litigation - Labor & Employment
    • Real Estate Law
    • Trusts & Estates Law
• Regional Tier 2
  • Pittsburgh
    • Banking and Finance Law
    • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
    • Litigation - Bankruptcy
    • Litigation - Construction
    • Litigation - Environmental
    • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
    • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
    • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
• Regional Tier 3
  • Pittsburgh
    • Public Finance Law

Firms included in the 2027 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2027 edition of  The Best Lawyers in America®.

The 20 MacDonald Illig attorneys included in the 2027 Best Lawyers in America© list are Shaun Adrian, J. W. Alberstadt, Jr., W. Patrick Delaney, John Draskovic, Michael Garcia,  Jennifer Hirneisen,  Mark Kuhar, Matthew McCullough,  Jack Mehler  Daniel Miller, Nicholas Pagliari, Lisa Smith Presta,  Jamie Schumacher,  Craig Shamburg,  Mark Shaw,  Colleen Stumpf,  Roger Taft,  Michael Thomas,  James Toohey, and Russell Warner.

And the 7 attorneys Lydia Caparosa, Kyle Gallo,  Taylor Korus,  Rachel Loper, Emilie Swan Reinhardt,  Ashley Solo, and  Nathan Venesky were selected as "Ones to Watch 2027".

The 2027 "Best Law Firms" rankings can be seen in their entirety by visiting https://www.bestlawfirms.com/.

About "Best Law Firms"

Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, is the most credible ranking of exceptional law firms globally. It is rooted in a rigorous, peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation. A ranking from Best Law Firms signifies a high-quality practice and a breadth of legal expertise. Ranked firms, presented in three tiers, are recognized on a national and metropolitan scale, providing legal professionals with an elevated stature from the Best Law Firms recognition. 

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