Ranking tables
Litigation: Trial Lawyers | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Star Individuals
- Beth A Wilkinson Wilkinson Stekloff LLP16 Years Ranked
- Dan K Webb Winston & Strawn LLP21 Years Ranked
- Diane P Sullivan Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP18 Years Ranked
- Lori G Cohen Greenberg Traurig, LLP17 Years Ranked
- Reid Weingarten Steptoe LLP20 Years Ranked
- Theodore V Wells Jr Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP20 Years Ranked
- W Mark Lanier The Lanier Law Firm17 Years Ranked
Band 1
- Barry H Berke Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP16 Years Ranked
- Bart H Williams Proskauer Rose LLP16 Years Ranked
- Brad Brian Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP21 Years Ranked
- Daniel Petrocelli O'Melveny & Myers LLP20 Years Ranked
- Heidi K. Hubbard Williams & Connolly LLP16 Years Ranked
- James Hurst Kirkland & Ellis14 Years Ranked
- Jennifer L. Keller Keller/Anderle LLP8 Years Ranked
- John B Quinn Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP21 Years Ranked
- John C Hueston Hueston Hennigan LLP16 Years Ranked
- Karen L Dunn Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP6 Years Ranked
- Lynne C. Hermle Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP20 Years Ranked
- Morgan Chu Irell & Manella LLP21 Years Ranked
- Paul W Schmidt Covington & Burling LLP15 Years Ranked
- Randy Mastro King & Spalding LLP20 Years Ranked
- Robert C Brock Kirkland & Ellis LLP16 Years Ranked
- Robin C Gibbs Gibbs & Bruns LLP21 Years Ranked
- Rusty Hardin Rusty Hardin & Associates12 Years Ranked
- Tarek Ismail Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP17 Years Ranked
- Tom Melsheimer Winston & Strawn LLP16 Years Ranked
- Tracey A Kennedy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP15 Years Ranked
- William F Lee WilmerHale21 Years Ranked
- Matthew I. MenchelKobre & Kim
- Robert Van NestKeker, Van Nest & Peters LLP
Band 2
- Allison Brown Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates3 Years Ranked
- Arturo J González Morrison Foerster15 Years Ranked
- Bill Carmody Susman Godfrey LLP10 Years Ranked
- Craig C Martin Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP10 Years Ranked
- Dane H Butswinkas Williams & Connolly LLP11 Years Ranked
- David E Dukes Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP21 Years Ranked
- Enu A. Mainigi Williams & Connolly LLP9 Years Ranked
- George C Lombardi Winston & Strawn LLP14 Years Ranked
- Henry W Asbill Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP14 Years Ranked
- Janet Levine Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP20 Years Ranked
- Lyn P Pruitt DLA Piper LLP (US)15 Years Ranked
- Michael Carlinsky Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP17 Years Ranked
- Michael Schachter Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP12 Years Ranked
- Moez Kaba Hueston Hennigan LLP5 Years Ranked
- Orin Snyder Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP18 Years Ranked
- Richard M Strassberg Goodwin19 Years Ranked
- Robert Adams Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP20 Years Ranked
- Sean Hecker Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP14 Years Ranked
- Shayna Cook Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP6 Years Ranked
- Steven F Molo MoloLamken LLP14 Years Ranked
- Steven McCool McCool Law PLLC11 Years Ranked
- Thomas Connolly HWG LLP11 Years Ranked
- Tracie Renfroe King & Spalding LLP20 Years Ranked
- Alexandra WalshWalsh Law
- David J BeckBeck Redden LLP
- David RossRoss Aronstam & Moritz LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Brendan V. Sullivan Jr.Williams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 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 Lawyers2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 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 Lawyers2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedPhilip Beck is a distinguished courtroom lawyer who represents both plaintiffs and defendants in product liability trials and commercial disputes. He is co-founder of Bartlitt Beck and is based in the firm's Chicago office.S William H Jeffress JrBaker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 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 Lawyers2023 | Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
E David BoiesBoies Schiller Flexner LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Eminent Practitioners | 21 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 Lawyers2023 | Star Individuals | 16 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 Lawyers2023 | Star Individuals | 21 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 Lawyers2023 | Star Individuals | 18 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 Princeton office at Weil.
- Lori G CohenGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Star Individuals | 17 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 Lawyers2023 | Star Individuals | 20 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.
- Theodore V Wells JrPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Star Individuals | 20 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 Lawyers2023 | Star Individuals | 17 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 BerkeKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 16 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 16 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 Brad BrianMunger, Tolles & Olson LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 21 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.Key sectorsDefence and Space|Energy and Utilities|Financial Services|Government and Public Sector|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)1 Daniel PetrocelliO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 20 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 Heidi K. HubbardWilliams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 16 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 14 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 8 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 John B QuinnQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 21 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.1 John C HuestonHueston Hennigan LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 16 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.1 Karen L DunnPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 6 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 20 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 Morgan ChuIrell & Manella LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 21 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 Paul W SchmidtCovington & Burling LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 15 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 20 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 16 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 21 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 12 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 Tarek IsmailGoldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 17 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 co-founder of Goldman Ismail and is based in the firm's Chicago office.1 Tom MelsheimerWinston & Strawn LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 16 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 15 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.1 William F LeeWilmerHale | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 1 | 21 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.
Band 2
2 Allison BrownSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 3 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 15 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 Bill CarmodySusman Godfrey LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 10 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.2 Craig C MartinWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 10 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 11 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 E DukesNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedDavid Dukes is regularly brought in to try complex commercial and product liability cases, notably for clients in the medical devices and pharmaceutical industries. He is based in Nelson Mullins' Columbia office.2 Enu A. MainigiWilliams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 9 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 George C LombardiWinston & Strawn LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedGeorge Lombardi acts for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients in complex patent and other intellectual property disputes. He cochairs Winston & Strawn's litigation department.2 Henry W AsbillOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 14 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 20 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 Lyn P PruittDLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 15 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 17 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 Michael SchachterWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 12 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.2 Moez KabaHueston Hennigan LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 5 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 Orin SnyderGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 18 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.2 Richard M StrassbergGoodwin | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 19 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 20 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.2 Sean HeckerKaplan Hecker & Fink LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 14 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.2 Shayna CookGoldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 6 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 14 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 co-founder of MoloLamken.2 Steven McCoolMcCool Law PLLC | Litigation: Trial Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 11 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 11 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 Lawyers2023 | Band 2 | 20 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.