Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A. has been recognized by its clients and peers in the 2027 Edition of Best Law Firms® – United States, published by Best Lawyers®. SMDK received regional rankings in nine practice areas in the Cleveland metropolitan region, including Tier 1, the highest regional designation, in both Real Estate Law and Municipal Law.
“Tier 1 rankings in Real Estate Law and Municipal Law, along with recognition in seven additional practice areas, speak to the depth of the firm we have built,” said Paul Singerman, Chairman of SMDK. “I am proud of our team and grateful to everyone who made this possible.”
In addition to its Tier 1 rankings, SMDK earned six Tier 2 rankings and one Tier 3 ranking. The firm’s complete 2027 rankings for the Cleveland region are as follows:
| Tier | Practice area |
| Tier 1 | Real Estate Law |
| Tier 1 | Municipal Law |
| Tier 2 | Banking and Finance Law |
| Tier 2 | Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law |
| Tier 2 | Commercial Litigation |
| Tier 2 | Corporate Law |
| Tier 2 | Litigation – Real Estate |
| Tier 2 | Trusts and Estates |
| Tier 3 | Tax Law |
Best Law Firms rankings are based largely on the evaluations of clients and fellow attorneys. Best Lawyers considers client feedback, peer review and information submitted by each firm, and a firm is eligible in a practice area only if at least one of its lawyers is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® in that area. Firms are then ranked in tiers, with Tier 1 representing the highest distinction.
“Because these rankings rest so heavily on the feedback of clients and peers, they carry special meaning for us,” said Evan Hirsch, Co-President of SMDK. “We are grateful to the clients who continue to entrust us with their most important matters.”
The rankings span the firm’s transactional, estate planning, tax and litigation practices. Christopher O’Connell, Co-President of SMDK, credited the collaboration among those groups. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our attorneys, paralegals and staff, and the way our practice groups work together on behalf of clients,” O’Connell said. “Their commitment is what makes results like these possible.”
SMDK extends its sincere thanks to the clients and colleagues who participated in the Best Lawyers review process.