HWG has been recognized nationally and regionally for excellence in the 2024 edition of US News – Best Lawyers‘ “Best Law Firms.” The firm received three national and eight metropolitan practice area rankings, including seven top “Tier 1” practice designations.

HWG received national rankings in the following practices:

  • Appellate Law – Tier 1
  • Communications Law – Tier 1
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar

HWG received the metropolitan rankings in the following practices:

Raleigh, NC

  • Criminal Defense: General – Tier 1
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Washington, DC

  • Appellate – Tier 1
  • Communications Law – Tier 1
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar – Tier 1
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility – Tier 1
  • Legal Malpractice Defense
  • Privacy and Data Security

U.S. News – Best Lawyers issues an annual ranking of law firms. The publication details its research methodology here.