GREENSBORO — Ward Black Law, a personal injury firm located in Greensboro has been named to the U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Law Firms 2017” rankings.

Ward Black Law is ranked Tier 1 for mass tort litigation/class actions for plaintiffs and Tier 2 for personal injury litigation for plaintiffs.

This is the eighth consecutive year that Ward Black Law has been selected.

Janet Ward Black, founder of the firm, is a Kannapolis native and was Rowan and Cabarrus counties’ first female prosecutor.

Best Law Firms rankings are based on peer evaluations and reviews from leading attorneys in their field, and other information about the firm. Clients were also asked to provide feedback.

“We are thrilled to have been selected again as a Best Law Firm for 2017,”said Janet Ward Black. “Our main focus over the years has never changed; to give everyday people a powerful voice and to seek justice for them in their time of need.”

Ward Black Law was also recently awarded the Law Firm 500 award for being one of the fastest growing law firms in the United States, and for a commitment to adding value to lives of clients, for innovation, creativity, dedication and perseverance.