Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci lands in 2027 Best Law Firms rankings

Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, adding national validation to the Richmond personal injury firm's trial record and client reputation. Six of its attorneys also earned individual Best Lawyers® honors for 2027, including one Lawyer of the Year award.

Why it matters: - The ranking strengthens Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci's standing in Virginia's plaintiff-side personal injury market. - Best Law Firms® recognition can influence how injured clients, referring lawyers and peers evaluate a firm's track record. - The honor also reflects broader recognition of the firm's work in medical malpractice, defective products and wrongful death litigation.

What happened: - Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers was named to the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®. - The Richmond-based firm said the recognition reflects its work representing individuals and families harmed by serious injuries, medical malpractice, defective products and wrongful death. - The announcement came from Richmond, Virginia, on Nov. 10, 2026. - Six firm attorneys also received 2027 Best Lawyers® honors.

The details: - Best Law Firms® recognizes firms for professional excellence, legal expertise and reputation among clients and peers. - To qualify, a firm must have at least one attorney recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in a ranked practice area and jurisdiction. - The rankings weigh professional expertise, responsiveness, integrity, client feedback and peer evaluations. - Firms are ranked by practice area and geographic region. - Irvin V. Cantor was recognized for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. - Stephanie E. Grana was recognized in Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. - Elliott M. Buckner was recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. - Elliott M. Buckner also received the 2027 Lawyer of the Year award for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Richmond, Virginia. - M. Scott Bucci was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. - Jeffrey N. Stedman was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for his work on complex personal injury litigation and the firm's trial teams. - Joseph L. Cantor was recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. - Joseph L. Cantor has earned Ones to Watch recognition since 2021. - Irvin V. Cantor has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2007. - Stephanie E. Grana has been recognized since 2009. - Elliott M. Buckner has been recognized since 2011. - M. Scott Bucci has been recognized since 2015. - The firm's attorneys have decades of combined litigation experience and a history of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements.

Between the lines: - The Best Law Firms® honor reinforces the firm's brand as a seasoned plaintiff firm rather than a generalist practice. - The individual awards suggest depth across multiple lawyers, not reliance on one marquee name. - The firm's marketing message centers on a simple theme: