HWG LLP has earned nine practice area rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, including three national and six Washington, D.C. rankings. Four of the firm’s rankings are Tier 1.

National Rankings:

  • Communications Law (Tier 1)
  • Appellate Practice (Tier 3)
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Tier 3)

Washington, D.C. Rankings:

  • Communications Law (Tier 1)
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Tier 1)
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law (Tier 1)
  • Appellate Practice (Tier 2)
  • Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants (Tier 2)
  • Privacy and Data Security Law (Tier 2)

Best Law Firms publishes its rankings annually. Learn more about its research methodology.