U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recently released their “Best Law Firms” selections for the State of Rhode Island.

Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney received a Tier 1 law firm ranking for Personal Injury – Defendants and Product Liability – Defendants in Metropolitan Providence by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2020.

This marks the seventh consecutive year that Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney has received this Tier 1 designation in these particular practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.

The rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

Firms selected in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence as a result of persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

“We are pleased and proud to be recognized once again by our clients and colleagues in such a fashion. This distinction, afforded by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, underscores the depth of our experience and the extent of our legal talent at Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney,” said Managing Partner James A. Ruggieri.