RICHMOND, VA – January 21, 2026 – Emroch & Kilduff, PLLC, a Virginia personal injury firm, today announced its inclusion in the 16th edition of Best Law Firms®. The annual rankings recognize law firms across the United States for demonstrating professional excellence and receiving consistently high ratings from both clients and professional peers.
The selection process for the 2026 Best Law Firms® rankings is a comprehensive national effort. According to the publication, the research involved a collaborative effort with input from thousands of firms, clients, and legal leaders.
Over 18,700 firms participated in the survey process, which incorporated 26 million evaluations covering more than 129,000 lawyers nationwide. Of those participants, 2,340 firms received national recognition, and 17,555 firms were honored with regional rankings, underscoring the competitiveness of the legal landscape.
To be eligible for consideration, a firm must have at least one attorney recognized in the corresponding edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This prerequisite ensures that only firms with peer-validated expertise are considered. For the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, William B. Kilduff was recognized for his work in Medical Malpractice Law (Plaintiffs) and Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs). Edward J. McNelis III was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs).
The Best Law Firms® methodology combines this peer review with client feedback and firm-submitted data to produce a multi-layered evaluation of professional achievement.
About Emroch & Kilduff, PLLC
Founded in 1970, Emroch & Kilduff, PLLC, is a personal injury law firm with a dedicated focus on representing individuals and families in state and federal courts. The firm’s attorneys handle cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and defective products. With offices in Richmond and Tappahannock, the firm’s lawyers are licensed to practice in Virginia, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
