Thompson Coburn has earned 11 national first-tier rankings in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” survey (by BL Rankings). The firm also secured 60 first-tier rankings at the metropolitan level across its offices in Chicago, Dallas, New York, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.
The firm was ranked in the first tier nationally in the following areas:
- Advertising Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law – Management
- Environmental Law
- Labor Law – Management
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Railroad Law
- Trusts and Estates
Best Law Firms serves as a definitive guide to the nation’s leading legal practices. Rankings are based on client feedback, peer reviews, and industry insights, offering a comprehensive view of top firms across 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions. View the 2026 rankings here.