Overview
Barack Ferrazzano has been recognized in the Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms" list for 2026. The 16th edition of the Best Law Firms® features rankings in 75 national and 127 metropolitan practice areas, representing the top 4% of the industry. The rankings are based on a transparent and comprehensive research process incorporating over 26 million evaluations of 129,000 leading lawyers from more than 24,000 firms. Listed firms are recognized for professional excellence, with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Many of the firm’s practices have been acknowledged on both the national and metropolitan levels, with 13 national and 14 metropolitan rankings for 2026. Barack Ferrazzano is proud to be recognized in the following areas:
National
- Advertising Law (Tier 1)
- Banking and Finance Law (Tier 2)
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Tier 2)
- Commercial Litigation (Tier 2)
- Corporate Law (Tier 2)
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Tier 2)
- Financial Services Regulation Law (Tier 1)
- Franchise Law (Tier 1)
- Litigation – Bankruptcy (Tier 2)
- Litigation - Real Estate (Tier 2)
- Real Estate Law (Tier 2)
- Securities Regulation (Tier 3)
- Trademark Law (Tier 1)
Metropolitan Chicago
- Advertising Law (Tier 1)
- Banking and Finance Law (Tier 1)
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Tier 1)
- Commercial Litigation (Tier 1)
- Corporate Law (Tier 1)
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Tier 1)
- Financial Services Regulation Law (Tier 1)
- Franchise Law (Tier 1)
- Insurance Law (Tier 2)
- Litigation – Bankruptcy (Tier 1)
- Real Estate Law (Tier 1)
- Securities Regulation (Tier 3)
- Trademark Law (Tier 1)
Metropolitan Austin
- Commercial Litigation (Tier 3)
- Franchise Law (Tier 2)
Metropolitan Minneapolis
- Commercial Litigation (Tier 3)
- Litigation - Real Estate (Tier 2)
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In August, 73 Barack Ferrazzano attorneys were named by The Best Lawyers in America® 2026. In a record year, the firm’s recognition includes 34 partners named in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 39 attorneys (7 partners & 32 associates) named in the 6th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The Ones to Watch list recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice.
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About Best Law Firms®
Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers® and respected for over 15 years, is the most credible ranking of exceptional law firms globally. It is rooted in a rigorous, peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation. A ranking from Best Law Firms signifies a high-quality practice and a breadth of legal expertise. Ranked firms, presented in three tiers, are recognized on a national and metropolitan scale, providing legal professionals with an elevated stature from the Best Law Firms recognition. For more information, visit www.bestlawfirms.com.
