Ranking tables
Litigation: Trial Lawyers | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Star Individuals
- Beth A Wilkinson Wilkinson Stekloff LLP17 Years Ranked
- Dan K Webb Winston & Strawn LLP22 Years Ranked
- Diane P Sullivan Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP19 Years Ranked
- John C Hueston Hueston Hennigan LLP17 Years Ranked
- Lori G Cohen Greenberg Traurig, LLP18 Years Ranked
- Reid Weingarten Steptoe LLP21 Years Ranked
- Tarek Ismail Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP18 Years Ranked
- Theodore V Wells Jr Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP21 Years Ranked
- W Mark Lanier The Lanier Law Firm18 Years Ranked
Band 1
- Barry H Berke Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP17 Years Ranked
- Bart H Williams Proskauer Rose LLP17 Years Ranked
- Bill Carmody Susman Godfrey LLP11 Years Ranked
- Brad Brian Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP22 Years Ranked
- Daniel Petrocelli O'Melveny & Myers LLP21 Years Ranked
- George C Lombardi Winston & Strawn LLP15 Years Ranked
- Heidi K. Hubbard Williams & Connolly LLP17 Years Ranked
- James Hurst Kirkland & Ellis15 Years Ranked
- Jennifer L. Keller Keller/Anderle LLP9 Years Ranked
- Karen L Dunn Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP7 Years Ranked
- Lynne C. Hermle Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP21 Years Ranked
- Michael Schachter Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP13 Years Ranked
- Morgan Chu Irell & Manella LLP22 Years Ranked
- Orin Snyder Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP19 Years Ranked
- Paul W Schmidt Covington & Burling LLP16 Years Ranked
- Randy Mastro King & Spalding LLP21 Years Ranked
- Robert C Brock Kirkland & Ellis LLP17 Years Ranked
- Robin C Gibbs Gibbs & Bruns LLP22 Years Ranked
- Rusty Hardin Rusty Hardin & Associates13 Years Ranked
- Sean Hecker Hecker Fink LLP15 Years Ranked
- Tom Melsheimer Winston & Strawn LLP17 Years Ranked
- Tracey A Kennedy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP16 Years Ranked
- Matthew I. MenchelKobre & Kim
- Robert Van NestKeker, Van Nest & Peters LLP
Band 2
- Allison Brown Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates4 Years Ranked
- Arturo J González Morrison Foerster16 Years Ranked
- Craig C Martin Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP11 Years Ranked
- Dane H Butswinkas Williams & Connolly LLP12 Years Ranked
- David J Beck Beck Redden LLP22 Years Ranked
- David R Marriott Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP1 Years Ranked
- Enu A. Mainigi Williams & Connolly LLP10 Years Ranked
- Henry W Asbill Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP15 Years Ranked
- Janet Levine Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP21 Years Ranked
- John B Quinn Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP22 Years Ranked
- John Lauro Lauro & Singer17 Years Ranked
- John M Desmarais Desmarais LLP22 Years Ranked
- Kim Bueno King & Spalding LLP4 Years Ranked
- Lyn P Pruitt DLA Piper LLP (US)16 Years Ranked
- Michael Carlinsky Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP18 Years Ranked
- Moez Kaba Hueston Hennigan LLP6 Years Ranked
- Richard M Strassberg Goodwin20 Years Ranked
- Robert Adams Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP21 Years Ranked
- Seth Levine Levine Lee LLP11 Years Ranked
- Shayna Cook Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP7 Years Ranked
- Steven F Molo MoloLamken LLP15 Years Ranked
- Steven McCool McCool Law PLLC12 Years Ranked
- Thomas Connolly HWG LLP12 Years Ranked
- Tracie Renfroe King & Spalding LLP21 Years Ranked
- William F Lee WilmerHale22 Years Ranked
- Alexandra WalshAnapol Weiss
- David MarkusMarkus/Moss
- David RossRoss Aronstam & Moritz LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Brendan V. Sullivan Jr.Williams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedBrendan Sullivan is considered one of the luminaries of the white-collar space. He has experience trying high-stakes criminal cases across the country. He is based in the DC office of Williams & Connolly.S Chilton Davis VarnerKing & Spalding LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedChilton Davis Varner has decades of experience handling some of the country's largest product liability cases taken to trial. She has represented some of the country's largest pharmaceutical and medical device companies. She is based in the Atlanta office of King & Spalding.S Philip BeckBartlit Beck LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedPhilip Beck is a distinguished courtroom lawyer who represents both plaintiffs and defendants in product liability trials and commercial disputes. He is cofounder of Bartlitt Beck and is based in the firm's Chicago office.S William H Jeffress JrBaker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedWilliam Jeffress has deep and varied experience acting on behalf of clients in jury and bench trials across the United States. He is particularly adept at defending corporates and individuals in white-collar cases involving fraud and corruption and is also able to handle the full range of commercial disputes. He is based in Baker Botts' Washington, DC office.- John KekerKeker, Van Nest & Peters LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
E David BoiesBoies Schiller Flexner LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 22 Years RankedBoies Schiller Flexner chairman David Boies maintains his reputation as a leading light in the market for his remarkable track record in the full gamut of civil and criminal trials across the country. He works out of the firm's Armonk and New York offices.
Star Individuals
- Beth A WilkinsonWilkinson Stekloff LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Star Individuals | 17 Years RankedWilkinson Stekloff founding partner Beth Wilkinson receives praise from both clients and peers for her supreme advocacy in large scale product liability and commercial disputes. She is based in Washington, DC.
- Dan K WebbWinston & Strawn LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Star Individuals | 22 Years RankedWinston & Strawn's Dan Webb is a first rate trial lawyer who represents clients in high-stakes antitrust, product liability and other commercial and criminal cases. He is based in Chicago.
- Diane P SullivanWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Star Individuals | 19 Years RankedDiane Sullivan is renowned for her trial work, with particular expertise defending large medical device and pharmaceutical companies in major product liability trials, including high-stakes mass torts. She is based in the New York office at Weil.
- John C HuestonHueston Hennigan LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Star Individuals | 17 Years RankedJohn Hueston comes highly recommended for his expert trial capabilities, which see him handle high-stakes civil and criminal claims for an impressive nationwide client base. His experience includes both trial and appellate proceedings arising from major environmental and commercial disputes, among others. He is founding partner of Hueston Hennigan and is based in Los Angeles.
- Lori G CohenGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years RankedCochair of Greenberg Traurig's global litigation practice, Lori Cohen is a widely renowned litigator who is particularly adept at handling large scale product liability actions, often defending major pharmaceutical and medical device clients. She acts out of the firm's Atlanta office.
- Reid WeingartenSteptoe LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Star Individuals | 21 Years RankedReid Weingarten is a partner at Steptoe & Johnson and maintains an outstanding reputation representing both corporate and individual clients facing high-stakes white-collar criminal charges. He is based in Washington, DC.
- Tarek IsmailGoldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years RankedTarek Ismail has a superlative reputation for handling some of the country's largest and most complex product liability trials, particularly in the pharmaceutical and medical devices spaces. He is cofounder of Goldman Ismail and is based in the firm's Chicago office.
- Theodore V Wells JrPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Star Individuals | 21 Years RankedTheodore Wells receives universal acclaim as one of the country's premier trial lawyers. He represents the full gamut of corporate clients in high profile commercial and criminal trials. Based in New York, he cochairs the litigation practice in Paul, Weiss.
- W Mark LanierThe Lanier Law Firm | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years RankedThe Lanier Law Firm founder Mark Lanier is hugely well reputed for his handling of major plaintiff-side product liability cases on behalf of large classes seeking damages. He is based in Houston.
Band 1
1 Barry H BerkeGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedBarry Berke chairs the litigation department at Kramer Levin and has a wealth of experience defending clients subject to criminal charges for corruption, insider trading and fraud, among others. He is based in New York.1 Bart H WilliamsProskauer Rose LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedChair of Proskauer Rose's litigation department, Bart Williams handles complex multidistrict commercial and criminal litigation for clients from a range of industry sectors, including pharmaceutical and technology companies. He is based in Los Angeles.1 Bill CarmodySusman Godfrey LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedBill Carmody maintains an impressive trial practice and offers a wealth of experience acting for big name clients in shareholder actions, commercial disputes and antitrust litigation, among other matters. He is based in the New York office of Susman Godfrey.1 Brad BrianMunger, Tolles & Olson LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedChair of Munger, Tolles & Olson, Brad Brian is a heavyweight litigator for the full range of commercial and criminal trials. He has experience trying torts, professional malpractice, insurance and criminal antitrust cases, among many others. He is based in San Francisco.1 Daniel PetrocelliO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedDaniel Petrocelli acts on behalf of household-name clients in the media and entertainment sectors in high profile and high-stakes trials as well as handling a broad range of civil disputes. He chairs the trial practice at O'Melveny & Myers and operates out of the firm's Century City office.1 George C LombardiWinston & Strawn LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedGeorge Lombardi acts for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients in complex patent and other intellectual property disputes. He cochairs Winston & Strawn's litigation department.1 Heidi K. HubbardWilliams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedHeidi Hubbard is regularly called upon to try significant product liability and mass tort cases for pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers. She is based in Washington, DC and cochairs Williams & Connolly's products liability, torts and medicine practice group.1 James HurstKirkland & Ellis | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedJames Hurst is widely revered as a stellar trial lawyer for complex patent cases, regularly acting on behalf of clients in the life sciences space. He is based in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis.1 Jennifer L. KellerKeller/Anderle LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedKeller/Anderle founding partner Jennifer Keller boasts an excellent reputation for her work in commercial disputes, including cases involving IP infringements, fraud and breach of contract. She is based in Orange County.1 Karen L DunnPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedKaren Dunn has attained a formidable reputation for her pedigree in trial work, having acted for an impressive array of major corporations and boards of directors in their most challenging courtroom matters. She is based in the Washington, DC office of Paul, Weiss.1 Lynne C. HermleOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedLynne Hermle has remarkable expertise handling a variety of complex employment cases at trial, including cases involving allegations of gender discrimination and unfair dismissal. She operates out of Orrick's office in Silicon Valley.1 Michael SchachterWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedAs cochair of Willkie Farr & Gallagher's white-collar defense practice, Michael Schachter offers considerable expertise representing clients in complex trials and investigations brought by government agencies. He is based in New York.1 Morgan ChuIrell & Manella LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedMorgan Chu is lauded as one of the country's foremost intellectual property trial lawyers, with extensive experience appearing in circuit courts and the US Supreme Court. He is based in Los Angeles and chairs Irell & Manella's litigation group.1 Orin SnyderGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedOrin Snyder represents household names in the media and technology sectors in complex commercial disputes. He cochairs the global trial practice group at Gibson Dunn and is based in New York.1 Paul W SchmidtCovington & Burling LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedPaul Schmidt has a distinguished reputation for representing clients in a range of product liability trials, regularly defending major pharmaceutical companies. He works out of Covington & Burling's New York and DC offices.1 Randy MastroKing & Spalding LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedRandy Mastro has an outstanding trial practice, which sees him act for clients in state and federal courts in commercial disputes. He operates out of King & Spalding's New York office.1 Robert C BrockKirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedRobert Brock has a wealth of experience trying large scale product liability cases and mass torts on behalf of pharmaceutical, medical device and technology companies. He is based in Kirkland & Ellis's Washington, DC office.1 Robin C GibbsGibbs & Bruns LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedGibbs & Bruns founder Robin Gibbs draws praise for his distinguished and varied career in trials. He regularly represents major energy companies in complex commercial disputes. He is based in Houston.1 Rusty HardinRusty Hardin & Associates | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedRusty Hardin is an impressive performer in a whole host of civil and criminal matters, with substantial experience representing both individuals and corporates at trial. He is based in Houston.1 Sean HeckerHecker Fink LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedSean Hecker has a wealth of trial experience, representing corporate clients facing white-collar criminal charges. He is based in the New York office of Kaplan Hecker & Fink.1 Tom MelsheimerWinston & Strawn LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedTom Melsheimer is a highly accomplished trial lawyer who regularly handles civil and criminal trials for major players in the pharmaceutical and healthcare spaces. He is managing partner of Winston & Strawn's Dallas office.1 Tracey A KennedySheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedTracey Kennedy is an impressive performer in a wide array of labor and employment-related disputes, with a strong track record handling sensitive high-stakes cases at trial. She is a partner at Sheppard Mullin and based in Los Angeles.
Band 2
2 Allison BrownSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedAllison Brown is highly regarded for her leadership in major product liability and toxic tort trials, particularly those concerning pharmaceuticals and medical devices. She is a partner in Skadden's New York office.2 Arturo J GonzálezMorrison Foerster | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedArturo González is highly sought after by clients in the technology sector. He has considerable expertise across a range of commercial disputes, including trade secrets and intellectual property. He is based in the San Francisco office of Morrison Foerster.2 Craig C MartinWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedCraig Martin is a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher and has a breadth of trial expertise spanning a broad array of commercial, intellectual property and ERISA disputes. He is based in Chicago.2 Dane H ButswinkasWilliams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedDane Butswinkas is a partner at Williams & Connolly and is widely considered one of Washington, DC's leading commercial litigators. He has experience representing major pharmaceutical companies, financial institutions and clients in the technology industry.2 David J BeckBeck Redden LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedBeck Redden cofounder David Beck is considered a standout courtroom advocate and possesses extensive experience trying a broad array of commercial cases, including energy and intellectual property disputes, and wider class actions. He is based in Houston.2 David R MarriottCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedNew York-based David Marriott is a go-to trial attorney for matters relating to antitrust disputes, with further skill in handling IP, securities and general commercial litigation.2 Enu A. MainigiWilliams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedEnu Mainigi is renowned for her representation of clients in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and financial services sectors in complex trials. She is particularly noted for her considerable strength in False Claims Act litigation alongside further capabilities in a wide array of commercial disputes.2 Henry W AsbillOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedHenry Asbill is highly regarded as one of the country's foremost trial lawyers for white-collar criminal cases and defends clients facing charges of healthcare fraud, tax law violations and public corruption. He is a partner at Orrick and splits his time between offices in DC and New York.2 Janet LevineKendall Brill & Kelly LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedJanet Levine is an impressive performer in a wide range of white-collar criminal matters and is regularly sought after to represent clients in high-stakes trials, alongside her considerable strengths in investigations. She is a partner at Kendall, Brill & Kelly and based in Los Angeles.2 John B QuinnQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedQuinn Emanuel founding partner John Quinn is a heavyweight litigator with decades of experience trying high-stakes cases across the US. He handles the full range of commercial cases, including intellectual property and antitrust cases. He is based in Los Angeles.2 John LauroLauro & Singer | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedJohn Lauro is a renowned trial lawyer with a wealth of experience handling complex, high profile white-collar cases. His expertise covers a wide range of areas including healthcare and securities and conspiracy. He splits his time between Lauro & Singer's Tampa and New York offices.2 John M DesmaraisDesmarais LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedFounding partner of Desmarais LLP, John Desmarais is renowned for his trial work in the intellectual property space. He is based in New York and has a wealth of experience representing high profile clients in major disputes across the country.2 Kim BuenoKing & Spalding LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedAustin-based King & Spalding partner Kim Bueno is an experienced trial lawyer who is particularly highly sought after for her strength in product liability litigation, with considerable expertise handling pharmaceutical and medical device cases.2 Lyn P PruittDLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedLyn Pruitt is a leading figure in the product liability space, with experience defending pharmaceutical and medical device clients in high-stakes trials across the country. She is a partner in DLA Piper's Dallas office.2 Michael CarlinskyQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedMichael Carlinsky has deep experience acting for clients in trials relating to complex commercial and insurance disputes. Based in New York, he is global head of complex litigation at Quinn Emanuel.2 Moez KabaHueston Hennigan LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedMoez Kaba has a strong track record in complex commercial disputes on behalf of major names in the pharmaceutical, technology and accounting sectors, among others. His far-reaching experience includes high-stakes trials concerning trademark infringement and trade secret theft.2 Richard M StrassbergGoodwin | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedRichard Strassberg advocates on behalf of major corporates and individuals in the full range of white-collar criminal trials. He is based in New York and heads Goodwin's white-collar practice.2 Robert AdamsShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedRobert Adams is a partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon and represents clients in a range of mass torts, product liability claims and insurance disputes in courts across the United States. He is based in Kansas City, Missouri.2 Seth LevineLevine Lee LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedNew York-based Seth Levine is an acclaimed trial lawyer who specializes in complex white-collar criminal work, with experience handling cases involving allegations of securities fraud and antitrust violations.2 Shayna CookGoldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedShayna Cook is a partner in Goldman Ismail's Chicago office and has an impressive track record in high-stakes trials and multidistrict litigation in the area of product liability. She has particular expertise in claims concerning pharmaceuticals and medical devices as well as handling toxic torts cases.2 Steven F MoloMoloLamken LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedSteven Molo is an impressive performer in trials on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants arising from complex commercial disputes and high-stakes securities actions. He has additional strengths in white-collar criminal cases. He is based in New York and is the cofounder of MoloLamken.2 Steven McCoolMcCool Law PLLC | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedSteven McCool is the founder of McCool Law and is well regarded for his expert handling of criminal cases, involving issues such as bank and securities fraud, money laundering and FCPA violations. He is based in Washington, DC.2 Thomas ConnollyHWG LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedThomas Connolly has a broad white-collar criminal defense practice, representing both corporates and individuals in court. He is based in the Washington, DC office of HWG.2 Tracie RenfroeKing & Spalding LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedTracie Renfroe acts for clients in the energy, manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors and is noted for her considerable expertise in environmental and product liability litigation. She is managing partner of King & Spalding's Houston office.2 William F LeeWilmerHale | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedWilliam Lee is widely regarded as a leader in intellectual property and patents disputes with an enviable track record acting in major trials and appeals on behalf of leading technology sector clients. He is based in WilmerHale's Boston office.