Columbia-based Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett and Scherr LLP was ranked among the 2017 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report magazine and Best Lawyers, the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession. CarneyKelehan was ranked in Baltimore’s first tier for real estate law, second tier for construction law and third tier for business organizations law.

“Our decades of experience, thorough knowledge of real estate and impressive track record amount to the unparalleled service we provide our clients. It’s because of this we’re recognized again in this prestigious publication. We’re proud to rank among the ‘Best Law Firms,’” said Kevin Kelehan, a partner with CarneyKelehan.

The “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on client and lawyer evaluations, peer reviews and additional information provided by law firms. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have a lawyer listed in “The Best Lawyers in America,” which recognizes practicing attorneys in the U.S. The publication selected Kelehan and Tom Meachum for 2017.

Kelehan practices real estate law, representing lenders and borrowers throughout the acquisition, development and lending process. In addition, he has an active construction law practice and serves as a resource to national firms for both local representation and work in government contracting.

Meachum focuses on zoning and development law, general real estate, employment law, estate administration and litigation and alcohol beverage licensing. He also advises real estate clients and provides general counsel to companies and individual employees on employment matters.

Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & Scherr LLP has provided a broad range of legal services to businesses, individuals and families throughout Maryland for more than four decades. Headquartered in Columbia, CarneyKelehan offers a wide spectrum of legal services, particularly real estate development and construction, land use and zoning, education, estate administration and probate work, arbitration, mediation, employment law, business, labor, and litigation in state and federal courts. CarneyKelehan also has offices in Annapolis, Westminster and Salisbury. (www.carneykelehan.com)