MINNEAPOLIS (December 7, 2011) – Three practice areas at the Minneapolis law firm Henson & Efron were recently recognized in the 2011-2012 “Best Law Firm” rankings in the Minneapolis metropolitan area by U.S. News Media Group, the publishers of U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. As part of this year’s ranking, Henson & Efron Family Law and Family Law Mediation practice areas were named at the Tier 1 level while its Commercial Litigation practice area was acknowledged at the Tier 2 level. U.S. News - Best Lawyers® showcases 9,633 different law firms in one or more of 119 major legal practice areas.

Upon being recognized for the second time by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®, Henson & Efron managing partner Clark D. Opdahl said, “We are honored with this recognition, which acknowledges the excellence and breadth of expertise of each of these practices areas,” says Opdahl. “And given the fact that the rankings are the result of client and lawyer evaluations as well as peer reviews, it makes it all the more gratifying.”

This is the second year of “Best Law Firm” rankings for U.S. News - Best Lawyers®.

About Henson & Efron

Henson & Efron is a mid-sized Minnesota law firm with 32 attorneys located in downtown Minneapolis. The firm is known for its excellence in delivering a full range of legal services to individuals and to businesses of all sizes. Henson & Efron is a member of Legal Netlink Alliance, an international consortium of law firms providing integrated, cost-effective, high-quality legal services to clients around the world. More information can be found at www.hensonefron.com.