Best Law Firms Recognition | K&S Canon PLLC Seattle
What This Recognition Means for You
K&S Canon PLLC earned Regional Tier 2 ranking in Seattle for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026 Best Law Firms). Kim Sandher was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 for the same practice.
These rankings come from peer recommendations and client feedback. Other Seattle attorneys recommended us. Clients vouched for our work. The evaluation looked at actual results, not marketing materials.
What You're Really Asking
When you see a law firm recognition, you're wondering: Does this actually mean anything? Or is it just another plaque on the wall?
Fair question. Here's the answer.
How These Rankings Work
Best Law Firms doesn't sell rankings. They evaluate firms based on:
- Direct feedback from clients who've worked with the firm
- Recommendations from other attorneys in the same practice area
- Interviews with firm leadership about their approach
- Review of the firm's work across multiple matters
To get ranked, you need both other lawyers and actual clients saying your work is solid. One without the other doesn't cut it.
Why Other Lawyers' Opinions Matter
Bankruptcy cases involve multiple law firms. The debtor has counsel. Creditors have counsel. Sometimes there's a trustee with counsel. Occasionally equity holders have their own attorneys.
When your lawyer has a reputation among other attorneys, it changes how cases proceed. Less time wasted on posturing. More focus on solutions. Faster movement toward resolution.
That efficiency matters because you're paying by the hour.
Why Client Feedback Matters More
Peer recommendations tell you other attorneys respect the work. Client feedback tells you whether that work actually helped solve problems.
The Best Law Firms evaluation includes both. That's why it's worth paying attention to.
When This Recognition Actually Matters to You
This matters if you're dealing with:
Financial pressure on your business - You need restructuring but aren't sure if bankruptcy is the answer. You need someone who's done this enough times to know which path makes sense.
Multiple creditors pushing for payment - Different creditors want different things. You need an attorney who can negotiate with all of them simultaneously and reach workable solutions.
Real estate deals complicated by financial distress - The property you want to buy is in foreclosure. Or you're selling under financial pressure. Or your tenant is filing bankruptcy. These situations need someone who understands both real estate and financial restructuring.
Asset protection - You have assets that need protection from creditor claims. You need strategies that actually work, not theoretical solutions that fall apart under pressure.
Chapter 11 reorganization - Your business needs to restructure but continue operating. This requires understanding both the legal requirements and the business realities.
In all these situations, you want an attorney who's handled similar cases successfully. Multiple times. With results good enough that both clients and other lawyers recommend them.
What This Doesn't Tell You
This recognition doesn't tell you:
- Whether Kim's communication style works for you
- If her approach matches your preferences
- Whether the firm's fee structure fits your situation
- If you'll feel comfortable working together
Those things matter too. Recognition confirms competence. It doesn't confirm compatibility.
The Real Question
The real question isn't "Is this firm recognized?"
It's "Has this attorney successfully handled situations like mine before?"
For bankruptcy, insolvency, creditor negotiations, and financial restructuring matters in Seattle, the answer is yes. Multiple times. Successfully enough that both clients and peers confirmed it.
What Happens Next
If you're facing financial pressure, creditor issues, business restructuring, or real estate matters complicated by financial distress, call us.
First conversation is straightforward: You explain what's happening. We tell you whether we can help and what that would look like. No sales pitch. No pressure. Just straight answers about your situation and your options.