Best Law Firms in the United States
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About the 2027 edition
The 17th annual Best Law Firm regional rankings showcase 10,516 Tier 1 firms, 7,964 Tier 2 firms and 4,983 Tier 3 firms, all offering a unique mix of practice area and jurisdictional focuses. Nationally, this edition also highlights 664 Tier 1 firms, 1,161 Tier 2 firms and 1,342 Tier 3 firms.
If you are currently seeking legal counsel or representation for your specific legal needs, refer to the Best Law Firms rankings page to help identify the firm that best suits your legal requirements.
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Highlights
Our Best Law Firms dedicated research team first starts by evaluating top firms within specific practice areas, stacking them up against legal competitors in their respective metro regions.
For the United States, we researched 127 jurisdictional practice areas, 75 national practice areas and 188 distinct metro areas.
Through our extensive research process, Best Law Firms has also selected 62 firms in 74 practice areas for our “Law Firm of the Year” designations. These awards recognize one exceptional firm for their professional and legal excellence amongst their peers in a specific practice area.
Research Methodology
Established in 2009, Best Law Firms relies on our industry-vetted research methodology, analyzing the incoming feedback of clients, lawyers and firm leaders, along with firmographic details supplied by the firms themselves. Firms are eligible for Best Law Firms consideration after receiving individual professional recognition in The Best Lawyers in America®. The full details of our research process are available in our Methodology section.
This year’s rankings reflect our ongoing commitment to thorough and unbiased research. Our team conducted a meticulous review process, gathering evaluations and valuable data from leading attorneys and clients nationwide. By incorporating peer reviews, client feedback, leadership interviews and firm-submitted data, we have created a robust and reliable ranking system that spotlights firms demonstrating consistency and excellence in client services and professional integrity.
For the newest edition of Best Law Firms rankings in the United States, we received staggering levels of participation from firms, clients and lawyers throughout our extensive research process. The 2027 rankings incorporate 30 million evaluations of more than 134,001 individual leading lawyers from more than 25,136 firms.
A Note from Research
I am proud to present the 17th edition of Best Law Firms, celebrating the law firms that continue to set the standard for excellence in the legal profession.
As the legal landscape evolves, so too does the way clients evaluate and select legal counsel. In an increasingly complex and information-driven world, independent, credible recognition has never been more important. Best Law Firms provides a trusted resource for navigating these decisions, grounded in rigorous research, professional insight and meaningful client feedback.
This year’s rankings recognize firms that distinguish themselves not only through exceptional legal expertise, but also through their commitment to client service, professional leadership and the continued advancement of the practice of law. From nationally recognized institutions to specialized regional and local firms, each honoree reflects the depth, diversity and strength of the American legal community.
I extend my sincere appreciation to the thousands of attorneys, clients and industry leaders who contribute to our research. Their participation is the foundation of our methodology and reinforces the credibility and independence that define Best Law Firms.
As we celebrate the 2027 edition, our commitment extends beyond recognizing excellence to making that excellence more accessible and discoverable. By combining trusted research with evolving technology and data-driven insights, we are helping clients make more informed decisions and ensuring that outstanding legal talent can be recognized and found in an increasingly digital world.
Congratulations to this year’s ranked firms. Your achievements reflect the highest standards of the profession and the enduring value of earning the trust of those you serve.
Upcoming Research
We will begin researching for the 18th edition of the Best Law Firms awards in January 2027. Our global research timelines are available online. To receive a research submission packet, contact us at bestlawfirms@bestlawyers.com.
