Cole Schotz Recognized in 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers’ ‘Best Law Firms’ Rankings

Cole Schotz P.C. is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized across numerous practice groups and firm offices in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” rankings.  

The firm was ranked nationally in seven practice areas, including Tier 1 rankings for the Construction Law, Litigation – Construction and Trusts and Estates categories. Cole Schotz also received metropolitan rankings in Baltimore, Dallas/Fort Worth, Delaware, Fort Lauderdale, New Jersey and New York City across 24 practice areas.  

The 16th edition of Best Law Firms, independently produced by Best Lawyers, is a trusted benchmark of legal excellence. Based on a rigorous evaluation process, Best Law Firms includes client feedback, peer reviews, industry leader interviews and review of law firm data. The methodology can be viewed here. 

Firms that have demonstrated exceptional performance are recognized and presented in tiers across 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions. The 2026 Best Law Firms rankings can be seen in their entirety by visiting www.bestlawyers.com.  

The full list of Cole Schotz’ recognitions in the 2026 Best Lawyers Best Law Firms is as follows:

National Tier 1 

• Construction Law
• Litigation – Construction
• Trusts and Estates

National Tier 2

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Litigation – Bankruptcy

National Tier 3 

• Land Use and Zoning Law
• Real Estate Law

Metropolitan Tier 1 

• Baltimore
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation – Bankruptcy
• Dallas/Fort Worth
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • Litigation – Patent
• Delaware
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation – Bankruptcy
• New Jersey
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation – Bankruptcy
  • Litigation – Construction
  • Litigation – Real Estate
  • Litigation – Trusts and Estates
  • Litigation and Controversy – Tax
  • Professional Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Metropolitan Tier 2

• Baltimore
  • Commercial Litigation
• Delaware
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
• New Jersey
  • Appellate Practice
  • Employment Law – Individuals
  • Environmental Law
  • Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• New York City
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation – Construction
  • Real Estate Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Metropolitan Tier 3

• Baltimore
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
• Dallas/Fort Worth
  • Corporate Law
• Delaware
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
• Fort Lauderdale
  • Commercial Litigation
• New Jersey
  • Litigation – Environmental

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