Bernstein Shur has once again been recognized among the nation’s 2026 Best Law Firms® – United States by Best Lawyers®, earning rankings in 38 practice areas across its offices in Maine and New Hampshire.
This recognition reflects Bernstein Shur’s continued commitment to excellence, collaboration, and client service. Rankings in Best Law Firms® are determined through a rigorous, data-driven process that includes client and peer evaluations, assessing firms known for their quality, specialized knowledge, and dedication to professional excellence.
The firm received top-tier rankings in the following categories:
Regional Tier 1
AUGUSTA, ME
- Land Use and Zoning Law
MANCHESTER, NH
- Arbitration
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Construction Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Litigation – Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Real Estate Law
PORTLAND, ME
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law – Management
- Energy Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Municipal Law
- Project Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Tax Law
Regional Tier 2
AUGUSTA, ME
- Government Relations Practice
MANCHESTER, NH
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- First Amendment Law
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
PORTLAND, ME
- Arbitration
- Corporate Governance Law
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Health Care Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
Regional Tier 3
AUGUSTA, ME
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
MANCHESTER, NH
- Health Care Law
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Trusts and Estates
PORTLAND, ME
- Environmental Law
- Labor Law – Management
- Mediation