Bayard, P.A., a Meritas® member law firm based in Wilmington, Delaware, announced today its inclusion in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. Firms included in the 2018 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking indicates a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. Bayard is recognized for the outstanding achievement of its attorneys in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Family Law, Administrative / Regulatory Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy, and Litigation – Intellectual Property. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 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. Receiving this accolade reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity. The firm is honored to be ranked amongst the best.

Bayard, P.A., a Wilmington, Delaware-based firm, has nationally recognized practices in commercial bankruptcy, corporate and commercial litigation, intellectual property, administrative law, securitization, structured finance and family law. Other established practices include entity formation and governance, insurance, tax, and estate planning and estate administration.

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