The 16th edition of Best Law Firms continues to set the standard for excellence in the legal industry. Serving as a trusted benchmark, it provides a comprehensive guide to the top-performing firms across 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions.
The rankings are the result of a rigorous evaluation process that blends client feedback, peer reviews, interviews with industry leaders, and in-depth analysis of firm data. This year’s rankings were determined by over 110,000 client references, who provided more than 200,000 evaluations on U.S. law firms, underscoring the trust and value placed in Best Law Firms.
More than a ranking, Best Law Firms empowers clients to make informed decisions about legal representation and recognizes the firms that deliver outstanding results.
Best Law Firms – United States (2026 Edition)
National Tier 3
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Regional Tier 1
- Worcester
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law – Management
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Tax Law
Regional Tier 2
- Boston
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
- Worcester
- Appellate Practice
- Labor Law – Management
- Litigation – Insurance
- Trusts and Estates
