The 2009 edition of Best Lawyers in America ranked Parsons Behle & Latimer attorneys Shawn Ferrin (Real Estate Law), Lisa Kirschner (Environmental Law) and Hal Pos (Environmental Law) among lawyers selected this year. 

Best Lawyers in America is a preeminent referral guide to the legal profession and has been published since 1983. It is based on peer-review surveys from attorneys throughout the nation who cast ballots on the legal abilities of their peers. The 15th edition (2009) of Best Lawyers in America is based on detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. 

Parsons Behle & Latimer is the largest Utah-based law firm serving clients in the natural resources, utility, real estate, health care, banking, technology, sports, retail and manufacturing industries. Founded in 1882, it has offices in Salt Lake City, Reno and Las Vegas.