Nyemaster Goode Earns 44 Regional Rankings in 2027 Best Law Firms®


November 5, 2026

Nyemaster practice areas earned 44 regional rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, including 32 Tier 1 recognitions across the Des Moines and Cedar Rapids markets.

 

The rankings recognize the firm’s work across a broad range of legal needs, from business transactions and employment matters to litigation, intellectual property, and estate planning. Nyemaster received 26 Tier 1 rankings in Des Moines and six in Cedar Rapids, along with 12 additional Tier 2 rankings across the two markets.

 

Best Law Firms evaluates firms using client and professional reference feedback, peer evaluations, industry leader interviews, and information submitted by participating firms. Client feedback addresses areas including experience, responsiveness, understanding of business needs, and cost-effectiveness. Rankings are awarded by practice area and geographic market.

 

Nyemaster Goode’s complete 2027 rankings follow.

 

Regional Tier 1 — Cedar Rapids

  • Commercial Litigation

  • Employment Law - Management

  • Litigation - Construction

  • Litigation - Intellectual Property

  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

  • Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers

 

Regional Tier 1 — Des Moines

  • Banking and Finance Law

  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

  • Bet-the-Company Litigation

  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

  • Commercial Litigation

  • Corporate Governance Law

  • Corporate Law

  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

  • Energy Law

  • Immigration Law

  • Labor Law - Management

  • Litigation - Bankruptcy

  • Litigation - Intellectual Property

  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax

  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law

  • Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law

  • Nonprofit / Charities Law

  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

  • Real Estate Law

  • Tax Law

  • Trademark Law

  • Trusts and Estates

  • Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers

 

Regional Tier 2 — Cedar Rapids

  • Labor Law - Management

 

Regional Tier 2 — Des Moines

  • Appellate Practice

  • Employment Law - Management

  • Family Law

  • Franchise Law

  • Government Relations Practice

  • Health Care Law

  • Insurance Law

  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

  • Litigation - Banking and Finance

  • Litigation - ERISA

  • Litigation - Real Estate

 

Learn more about the rankings and research process at Best Law Firms.