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Chambers Spotlight Research: Timeline and Process

Learn how your firm can participate in upcoming state rankings and showcase your expertise to potential clients.

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Chambers Spotlight Research: Timeline and Process

Learn how your firm can participate in upcoming state rankings and showcase your expertise to potential clients.

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Discover how Chambers Spotlight champions boutique and mid-sized firms. Learn about the research process, benefits of participation, and insights from "Inside the Buyer's Mind."

Identify exceptional small and mid-size law firms with Chambers Spotlight USA Guide

Use the filters above to discover the best medium-sized, small, and boutique law firms in key USA markets.

In-house counsel and companies seeking focused, high-quality legal representation at the local level and for large law firms looking to refer their clients to more regional or specialized experts rely on the Spotlight guide as a trusted resource. Each ranked firm has proven their ability to deliver outstanding results in their chosen markets and practice areas.

Chambers USA Spotlight 2026 Guide To Date

Guides and Insights by State

 

New York 2026 Guide Stats

Learn more about Chambers Spotlight New York

Chambers Spotlight New York 2026 highlights 262 ranked firms across seven regions and 31 distinct practice areas, marking a year-on-year increase of 52 firms and 7 practice areas.

Now featuring 67 ranking tables, this expanded edition showcases the state’s unmatched concentration of legal talent, and captures the full spectrum of work handled by New York’s leading small and mid-sized firms - from high-stakes commercial litigation, white-collar defence and securities disputes to complex corporate/commercial, real estate and employment matters. Many of our ranked firms are also active in funds, bankruptcy, and immigration, continuing to demonstrate New York’s position as a global centre for high-impact legal work.

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Why Chambers Spotlight: An Exclusive Ranking for Mid-Sized and Small Law Firms

Chambers Spotlight takes a unique city-based approach to legal excellence. We dive deep into local markets to uncover firms that have built sterling reputations in their communities, excel in region-specific and nationally recognised practice areas, and demonstrate intimate knowledge of local courts, regulations, and business environments. From Miami's international trade specialists, to small law firms in NYC, to litigation specialists at mid-sized law firms in Chicago, Spotlight connects legal buyers with precisely the right expertise for their needs.

Chambers Spotlight is exclusively for firms with fewer than 75 attorneys and those that do not already have a department ranking in the main Chambers USA guide. These firms offer the legal market deep regional knowledge, partner-level attention, and cost-effective solutions for sophisticated legal work. They combine the personal service and competitive rates of smaller practices with the sophisticated expertise typically associated with larger firms.

 

To register for your firms interest in being included in our Chambers Spotlight research, please fill out the form below.

 

Latest Legal News: Chambers USA Spotlight

Chambers Spotlight Guide, Stand out in key markets
The Chambers Spotlight Guide recognises top-performing small and mid-sized law firms across key U.S. states. Built on the same trusted research methodology used in Chambers’ global rankings, the guide showcases firms with standout expertise and deep market knowledge within their local areas.

New York Law Firm Rankings 2026: Small Firms, Big Impact
The Chambers Spotlight New York 2026 Guideshowcases 262 of the best New York law firms operating at small to mid-scale. These top-ranked boutiques are driving law firm growth across the Empire State, offering specialized expertise, lean service models, and proven capability in high-stakes matters. 

Spotlight on Florida’s Top Small Law Firms: Chambers 2025 Florida Guide Launch
Chambers' 2025 Florida Spotlight Guide highlights the state’s leading small law firms, featuring top performers across 18 distinct practice areas. This guide is a valuable resource for legal buyers seeking trusted expertise throughout Florida.

Meet the Chambers Spotlight Research Team

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James Haggerty

Research Director - USA Operations

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Kypriana Savva | Chambers USA Principal Research Specialist
Kypriana Savva

Head of Spotlight Research

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Georgia Urashima

Principal Research Analyst

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Annabel Hamilton

Senior Research Analyst

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Jazmine Sandhu

Senior Research Analyst

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Zoja Michelle Repovs

Senior Research Analyst

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Andrew Watson

Research Analyst

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