Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC (SJ&G) is included in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning regional rankings in multiple practice areas in Nashville and St. Louis.
Now in its 17th edition, Best Law Firms® recognizes law firms across the United States for professional excellence and client service. The 2027 rankings cover 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions, drawing on client feedback, peer evaluations, interviews with industry leaders and analysis of firm data. This year’s research included more than 110,000 client references.
SJ&G received the following regional rankings:
Regional Tier 1 – Nashville
- Employment Law – Individuals
Regional Tier 2 – St. Louis
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Regional Tier 3 – St. Louis
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
“We are honored to be recognized among the nation’s leading law firms in the 2027 Best Law Firms® rankings,” said J. Gerard Stranch IV, founding and managing member of SJ&G. “Strong legal representation involves a lot more than just knowing the law. It requires understanding what is at stake for the people and communities we serve, having the resolve to take on difficult challenges and never losing sight of the impact our work can have.
“SJ&G’s recognition in the 2027 Best Law Firms® rankings speaks to the talent and determination of our entire team and the shared commitment that drives us forward. We are proud of the work behind this distinction and grateful to the clients who place their trust in us.”
The Best Law Firms® rankings recognize firms with at least one attorney currently listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in a ranked practice area and metropolitan jurisdiction. The distinction reflects the collective strength of a firm’s legal team and its commitment to delivering exceptional representation.
Lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers® guides are chosen based on the opinion of industry colleagues. Only about five percent of U.S. lawyers are recognized — reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results.
Four of SJ&G’s attorneys were recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Corey L. Kraushaar, a member of the firm’s St. Louis office, has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2018. He was recognized in five practice areas this year:
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Gerard Stranch was recognized for his work in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs.
Founding members Jan Jennings and James G. (Jim) Stranch III, both based in the firm’s Nashville office, were also recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers® for Employment Law – Individuals. Jennings has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 1993, while James Stranch has been recognized since 1989.
To learn more about the firm’s rankings, visit the SJ&G Best Law Firms® profile.