AALRR Ranks Once Again As a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for 2027

11.10.2026

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) is proud to announce that the Firm has been named in the 2027 edition of “Best Law Firms” from U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The Firm has once again earned multiple recognitions across California, reinforcing the Firm’s longstanding reputation for excellence in labor and employment, environmental, construction, education, and litigation matters. Notably, AALRR has continued to achieve Regional Tier 1 recognition in two practice areas for Orange County, reflecting the Firm’s depth of experience and commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel.

The Firm’s Regional Tier 1 recognitions for Orange County include Employment Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment. Additional recognitions include Regional Tier 2 placement in Environmental Law (Orange County) and Education Law (San Diego), as well as Regional Tier 3 recognition in Commercial Litigation and Municipal Law (Orange County), Environmental Law and Water Law (Sacramento), and Commercial Litigation (San Diego), further demonstrating the breadth of AALRR’s legal capabilities and the Firm’s ability to serve clients across a wide range of complex and evolving legal issues.

In order to be eligible for these honors, a firm must have at least one attorney who is recognized in the current edition of U.S. News — Best Lawyers® in a “Best Law Firms” ranked practice area or metropolitan area.

The 17th edition of “Best Law Firms” continues to set the standard for excellence in the legal industry. Serving as a trusted benchmark, it provides a comprehensive guide to the top-performing firms across 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions. The rankings are the result of a rigorous evaluation process that blends client feedback, peer reviews, interviews with industry leaders, and in-depth analysis of firm data. More than a ranking, “Best Law Firms” empowers clients to make informed decisions about legal representation and recognizes the firms that deliver outstanding results.

About Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
With over 45 years of unwavering commitment to client service, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) is one of California’s leading law firms. Our diverse team brings a seasoned perspective to California’s complex legal landscape for public and private entities, with particular strength in the areas of education, labor and employment, construction, complex litigation, corporate, taxation, and water. AALRR’s public sector clients include more than 850 K-12 school districts, community college districts and universities, as well as cities, counties, and special districts. We also represent diverse business entities, from small, family-run businesses to publicly traded corporations. With more than 300 lawyers and growing, AALRR has ten offices in Cerritos, East Bay, Fresno, Irvine, Marin, Pasadena, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, and Westlake Village to serve our clients throughout California.

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