Lippes Mathias Expands "Best Law Firms" Footprint to Nine Markets With 71 Rankings Across 44 Practice Areas
November 5, 2026 |
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Lippes Mathias LLP has been ranked in 44 practice areas in the 2027 edition of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, earning 69 metropolitan rankings and two national rankings across the firm’s markets.
At the national level, the firm received Tier 3 rankings in Native American Law and, new this year, Patent Law. The firm’s intellectual property practice also gained ground: Patent Law earned a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Chicago, a market that joins the firm’s rankings this year, and Litigation – Intellectual Property was newly ranked in New York City. Two practices moved up to Tier 1: Criminal Defense: White-Collar in Buffalo and Construction Law in Jacksonville. In Rochester, N.Y., the firm grew from four rankings in last year’s edition to nine, with new recognition in Business Organizations, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Venture Capital Law, and Corporate Law.
Tier 1 Rankings by Market
Lippes Mathias received 26 Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in seven markets:
Albany, N.Y. Market (2):
Buffalo, N.Y. Market (13):
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Immigration Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Mediation
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Real Estate Law
Chicago, Ill. Market (1):
- Patent Law
Jacksonville, Fla. Market (6):
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Employment 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
West Palm Beach, Fla. Market (1):
- Real Estate Law
Tier 2 Rankings by Market
The firm also earned 28 Metropolitan Tier 2 rankings in seven markets:
Albany, N.Y. Market (1):
Buffalo, N.Y. Market (13):
- Appellate Practice
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Construction Law
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Employment Law – Management
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation and Controversy – Tax
- Municipal Law
- Native American Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Venture Capital Law
Jacksonville, Fla. Market (4):
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Labor Law – Management
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
Rochester, N.Y. Market (6):
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Environmental Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Real Estate Law
- Venture Capital Law
Syracuse, N.Y. Market (2):
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
Washington, D.C. Market (1):
- Native American Law
West Palm Beach, Fla. Market (1):
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 3 Rankings by Market
In addition, the firm received 15 Metropolitan Tier 3 rankings in six markets:
Albany, N.Y. Market (2):
- Commercial Litigation
- Government Relations Practice
Buffalo, N.Y. Market (4):
- Arbitration
- Labor Law – Management
- Litigation – Municipal
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
Jacksonville, Fla. Market (4):
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation and Controversy – Tax
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
New York City, N.Y. Market (2):
- Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Trademark Law
Rochester, N.Y. Market (1):
- Corporate Law
Washington, D.C. Market (2):
- Employment Law – Management
- Labor Law – Management
The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings draw on client and lawyer feedback, evaluations from leading attorneys in each practice area, and information firms supply through a formal submission process. A firm qualifies for a ranking in a given practice area and region only if at least one of its lawyers is recognized by Best Lawyers® in that practice area and region. 115 Lippes Mathias attorneys were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2027 edition.
About Lippes Mathias LLP
Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm ranked among the top 200 law firms in the U.S. by size, with nearly 230 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.
Year after year, Lippes Mathias is proud to be recognized 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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