Gallivan, White & Boyd, and P.A. has been listed in 2019 "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. The firm was recognized regionally in 19 practice areas, including thirteen First-Tier Rankings. Firms included in the 2019 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal proficiency.

The 2019 Edition of "Best Law Firms" includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 122 metropolitan-based practice areas. A "Law Firm of the Year" is named in 74 of the 75 nationally-ranked practice areas. Ranked firms, presented in tiers, are listed on a national or metropolitan scale. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity.

Gallivan White Boyd received the following rankings in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms":

Regional Tier 1

Columbia

• Commercial Litigation
• Insurance Law
• Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
• Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
• Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Greenville

• Commercial Litigation
• Insurance Law
• Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
• Mediation
• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
• Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
• Workers' Compensation Law - Employers 

Regional Tier 2

Columbia

• Litigation - Construction

Greenville

• Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Regional Tier 3

Greenville

• Arbitration
• Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
• Employment Law - Individuals
• Employment Law - Management