2027 Benchmark US Research is now underway

Our new research cycle for Benchmark Litigation US – the definitive guide to the USA's leading litigation law firms and lawyers - has begun.

Benchmark Litigation is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation in the US. Since its inception, the Benchmark brand has grown dramatically and garnered industry-wide accolades as the definitive hub for in-depth analysis of the players shaping the dynamic practice of litigation. In keeping with Benchmark’s sharp rise in popularity, its publishing staff increasingly aims to respond to the demands of its audience.

Research is conducted through extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists and their clients to identify the leading litigators and firms. During these interviews, we examine recent casework handled by law firms and ask individual litigators to provide their professional opinions on peers and practitioners within their jurisdiction or practice area.

Why Take Part?

• Editorial coverage in the guide
• Accurate and in-depth representation of your firm’s activities
• Exposure to our global readership at the world’s most significant corporations and financial institutions

TO DOWNLOAD THE RESEARCH TEMPLATES, CLICK HERE.

Research Timeline?

• Research begins: February 10, 2026
• Research Webinar: February 10, 2026 - Download the slide deck presentation when available 
• Research interviews (virtual or in-person): February 2026 - June 2026
• 2026 Awards Gala: March 11, 2026
• Practitioner survey launch: March 25, 2026
• 40 & Under Survey deadline: April 3, 2026
• Submission deadline: April 24, 2026
• Client survey launch: May 13, 2025
• Firm & lawyer rankings published: October 2026

*NEW COVERAGE*

New *National Practice Area* 

The 2027 edition of Benchmark Litigation US will see an expansion in practice area coverage at the national level.

New *State Practice Area* 

The 2027 edition of Benchmark Litigation US will see an expansion in practice area coverage at the state level.

New *City* Ranking Tables 

The 2027 edition of Benchmark Litigation US will see granular coverage at the city level within select states.

To view the full methodology, guidelines, and FAQs - visit HERE

For questions, please contact: 

Head of Research US, Michael Rafalowich at mrafalowich@benchmarklitigation.com

Research Project Manager, Makenzie Rodrigues at makenzie.rodrigues@benchmarklitigation.com 

Research Analyst and 40 & Under Project Lead, Blaike Parker at blaike.parker@benchmarklitigation.com

Head of Business Development, Rebecca Synnott at rebecca.synnott@benchmarklitigation.com