Firm PROFILE
Barack Ferrazzano
USA 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in USA 2026
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Top figures
127
Lawyers
2
Offices
1984
Established Year
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Overview
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Barack Ferrazzano is a Chicago-based full-service law firm founded in 1984 and trusted by a diverse roster of national and international clients — from emerging companies to Fortune 50 corporations. Unlike larger firms, Barack Ferrazzano has charted its own path, growing organically by investing deeply in client relationships and recruiting exceptional talent — combining the depth of a large practice with the agility and responsiveness of a mid-size firm.
Industry sectors (6)
- Financial Services & Fintech
- Luxury
- Motor Vehicle
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Real Estate
Capabilities (11)
- Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights
- Compensation & Benefits
- Corporate & Securities
- Employment
- Financial Institutions
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation
- Luxury
- Motor Vehicle
- Real Estate
- Tax & Business Planning
Key people
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Roger H. Stetson
Managing Partner
Work & experience
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Barack Ferrazzano approaches every engagement as a business problem first and a legal problem second. Attorneys are trained to understand clients' industries at a core level — delivering counsel that is technically precise and commercially sound. This business-first philosophy drives a lean, entrepreneurial, and collaborative working style that consistently produces practical, efficient solutions for complex, high-stakes matters.
Ranked Offices at Barack Ferrazzano
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Ranked Departments at Barack Ferrazzano (6)
Ranked Individuals at Barack Ferrazzano (14)
Illinois
Nathan Q. Rugg
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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William J. Barrett
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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James R. Whitney
Corporate/M&A
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Kait E Kelly
Corporate/M&A
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Matthew A. Bills
Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder
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Scott J. Slavick
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
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Maile Hitomi Solís
Litigation: General Commercial
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Andrew R. Grossmann
Private Equity: Buyouts
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Dennis A. Ferrazzano
Real Estate
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Howard J. Kirschbaum
Real Estate
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Suzanne Bessette-Smith
Head of Real Estate
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Brett A Feinberg
Real Estate
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USA - Nationwide
Owen H. Smith
Transportation: Road (Automotive)
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Sarah M. Bernstein
Head of Transportation: Road (Automotive)
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Top figures
127
Lawyers
2
Offices
1984
Established Year
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