2027 Legal Excellence Rankings
Major Law Firms Earn Hundreds of Honors in The Best Lawyers in America 2027
Key Points
The Best Lawyers in America 2027 edition restricts the Lawyer of the Year award to a single recipient per practice area and geographic location, and WilmerHale earned five such honors across multiple practices among 101 firm-listed attorneys.
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney named specific lawyers recognized as Lawyer of the Year in multiple categories, including Kyle Teal (Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law; Land Use and Zoning Law; Litigation – Land Use and Zoning), Joseph McDonough (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Banking and Finance; Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions; Litigation - Trusts and Estates), and James D. Newell (Banking and Finance Law; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law).
Tyson & Mendes announced 16 attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2027, plus three Ones to Watch, highlighting strengths in medical malpractice, construction, insurance, and civil litigation; examples include Margaret M. Holm (Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants) and Kevin P. McNamara (Insurance Law).
Hunton Andrews Kurth reported 190 Best Lawyers and 31 Ones to Watch for 2027, with eight Lawyer of the Year recipients; examples include John Schneider (Banking and Finance Law; Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law) and David Barbour (Banking and Finance Law; Commercial Transactions/UCC Law; Securitization and Structured Finance Law).
Procopio announced 73 attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in 2027 across six offices (San Diego, Orange County, Silicon Valley, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C.), with three partners recognized as Lawyer of the Year.
The Best Lawyers in America 2027 edition has honored hundreds of attorneys across major law firms, recognizing peer-reviewed excellence in dozens of practice areas. WilmerHale led the recognition with 101 listed attorneys, including four partners earning five Lawyer of the Year awards—the publication's most restrictive honor, limited to one recipient per practice area and geography Best Lawyers. Other major firms also secured significant recognition, reflecting broad strength across litigation, finance, real estate, and specialized practices.
WilmerHale's Five Lawyer of the Year Awards Dominate 2027 List
WilmerHale's 101 recognized attorneys mark substantial peer recognition, but the firm's four partners capturing five Lawyer of the Year honors stands out. These awards span different practice areas and cities, each restricted to a single winner per category Best Lawyers. The concentration of top honors reflects the firm's depth in multiple specialties.
Buchanan Ingersoll's 144 Attorneys Span Real Estate to Bankruptcy
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney reported 144 attorneys named to Best Lawyers 2027, a broad roster including seven Lawyer of the Year recipients Best Lawyers. Kyle Teal earned honors in eminent domain, land use zoning, and related litigation. Joseph McDonough achieved recognition across bankruptcy, commercial litigation, banking, M&A, and trusts—five distinct categories. James D. Newell secured Lawyer of the Year status in banking and bankruptcy law Best Lawyers.
Hunton Andrews Kurth Leads with 190 Recognized Attorneys Nationwide
Hunton Andrews Kurth announced 190 Best Lawyers and 31 Ones to Watch for 2027—the largest roster in this announcement cycle Best Lawyers. Eight Lawyer of the Year selections span diverse practices and geographies. John Schneider earned dual honors in banking and leveraged buyouts. David Barbour secured recognition in banking, commercial transactions, and structured finance Best Lawyers.
The firm's recognition extends across multiple offices and specialties. Ones to Watch category highlights rising attorneys not yet meeting the experience threshold for the main list Best Lawyers.
Tyson & Mendes and Procopio Build Strength in Niche Practices
Tyson & Mendes announced 16 recognized attorneys plus three Ones to Watch, strengthening its reputation in medical malpractice, construction, insurance, and civil litigation Best Lawyers. Margaret M. Holm earned recognition in medical malpractice defense. Kevin P. McNamara secured insurance law honors. The firm's focused specializations generate concentrated expertise.
Procopio named 73 attorneys across six offices: San Diego, Orange County, Silicon Valley, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, and Washington, D.C. Best Lawyers. Three partners achieved Lawyer of the Year status. The multi-city presence reflects geographic diversification while maintaining quality recognition across all locations Best Lawyers.
Smaller Firms Also Score Recognition in Competitive 2027 Cycle
Beyond major national firms, smaller and specialty boutiques earned recognition. Carter Arnett Stahl + Cho Hernandez, a Dallas litigation firm, placed seven attorneys on the 2027 list Las Vegas Sun. The Wagner Law Group, focused on employee benefits and ERISA law, named 16 attorneys CityBiz. CDF Labor Law LLP reported 30 recognized attorneys—more than half its firm Mankato Free Press.
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