Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP Receives Top Tier Ranking in U.S. News & World Report for Second Year

COSTA MESA, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 2, 2015) - For the second consecutive year, Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP (Smiley Wang-Ekvall), a law firm specializing in insolvency, real estate transactions and business litigation, has received a "Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings" designation for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2016) by U.S. News - Best Lawyers^®.

 The "Best Law Firms" designation recognizes firms for professional excellence, which also received consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a "First-Tier" ranking indicates an exceptional combination of legal knowledge, experience and expertise.

 "We are pleased and honored that our firm is recognized as a First-Tier Best Law Firm," said Evan D. Smiley, partner of Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP. "This recognition is a reflection of the legal expertise, leadership, and integrity of our attorneys. We are especially proud that we have assembled an exceptional team of attorneys who collaborate with our clients to deliver optimal results utilizing our substantial depth and breadth of experience in our practice areas of business insolvency and bankruptcy, business litigation, and real estate."

 The 2016 U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" rankings are based on the highest number of participating firms and the highest number of client ballots on record. The rankings are determined through 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.

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ABOUT SMILEY WANG-EKVALL, LLP
Smiley Wang-Ekvall specializes in achieving unparalleled results for its clients in the areas of business litigation, real estate transactions, and bankruptcy and insolvency matters. The attorneys at Smiley Wang-Ekvall focus on consistently delivering strategic, effective and efficient representation to their clients. The firm combines the hands-on attention and cost-effectiveness of a small firm with the depth and breadth of knowledge and experience of a large firm. Headquartered in Costa Mesa and with an office in Los Angeles, Smiley Wang-Ekvall serves clients locally, regionally and nationwide. For more information, visit http://swelawfirm.com/.