42 Practice Areas Across Lippes Mathias’ National Footprint Ranked in the 2026 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms”
November 6, 2025 |
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Lippes Mathias LLP announced today that the 2026 edition of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® has awarded the firm with 64 metropolitan practice area rankings and one national ranking across 42 of its practice areas.
The firm was recognized with a National Tier 2 ranking in Native American Law and 28 Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in markets across its national footprint—seven more than in the 2025 Best Law Firms rankings.
Albany, N.Y. Market (2):
- Health Care Law
- Labor Law - Union
Buffalo, N.Y. Market (15):
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Commercial Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Immigration Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Litigation and Controversy – Tax
- Mediation
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Municipal Law
- Real Estate Law
Jacksonville, Fla. Market (6):
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law – Management
- Labor Law – Management
- Litigation – Trusts and Estates
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Rochester, N.Y. Market (2):
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
Syracuse, N.Y. Market (1)
- Health Care Law
Washington, D.C. Market (1):
- Native American Law
West Palm Beach, Fla. Market (1)
- Real Estate Law
The firm was recognized with 23 Metropolitan Tier 2 rankings in the Albany, N.Y., Buffalo, N.Y., Jacksonville, Fla., Rochester, N.Y., Syracuse, N.Y., and West Palm Beach, Fla. markets, including:
Albany, N.Y. Market (1):
Elder Law
Buffalo, N.Y. Market (12):
- Appellate Practice
- Arbitration
- Construction Law
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Employment Law – Management
- Litigation – Construction
- Native American Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Venture Capital Law
Jacksonville, Fla. Market (5):
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Construction Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Rochester, N.Y. Market (2):
- Environmental Law
- Real Estate Law
Syracuse, N.Y. Market (2)
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
West Palm Beach, Fla. Market (1):
- Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law
The firm also received 12 Metropolitan Tier 3 rankings in the Albany, Buffalo, Jacksonville, New York City, and Washington, D.C. markets in areas that include:
Albany, N.Y. Market (2):
- Commercial Litigation
- Government Relations Practice
Buffalo, N.Y. Market (3):
- Labor Law – Management
- Litigation – Municipal
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
Jacksonville, Fla. Market (4):
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation and Controversy – Tax
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
New York City, N.Y. Market (1):
- Trademark Law
Washington, D.C. Market (2):
- Employment Law – Management
- Labor Law – Management
The U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer reviews from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer who is included in Best Lawyers© in that particular practice area and region. Lippes Mathias LLP had 86 attorneys honored in The Best Lawyers in America © 2025 edition.
About Lippes Mathias LLP
Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 220-plus attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With offices in Buffalo, Clarence, Albany, Long Island, New York, Rochester, Syracuse, and Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Greater Toronto Area; Chicago, Ill.; Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, and West Palm Beach, Fla.; Cleveland, Ohio; San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Washington, D.C., the firm represents publicly and privately owned companies, private equity and venture capital firms, independent sponsors, real estate developers, financial institutions, municipalities, governmental entities, and individuals.
Ranked No. 204 on The National Law Journal’s NLJ 500 list of the largest law firms in the United States by attorney headcount, Lippes Mathias is proud to be recognized year after year by The Best Lawyers in America®, U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA. For more information, visit www.lippes.com.
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