Overview
Barack Ferrazzano’s Litigation Group has again earned recognition from Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers, in its 2027 rankings. In Illinois, the firm was named a “Recommended Firm” and also earned a new recommendation in Antitrust/Competition this cycle. Nine of its Litigation Group partners were individually honored as well. Please join us in congratulating the following attorneys:
- Matthew A. Bills – Litigation Star
- Nicholas H. Callahan – Litigation Star
- Joshua W. Mahoney – Future Star
- W. Scott Porterfield – Litigation Star
- Robert E. Shapiro – Litigation Star
- Owen H. Smith – Litigation Star
- Jack Snyder – Future Star
- Maile Hitomi Solís – Litigation Star
- Roger H. Stetson – Litigation Star
Benchmark’s rankings are based on extensive interviews with leading litigators, dispute resolution specialists, and their clients. Researchers examine recent casework handled by law firms and ask litigators for their professional opinions of peers and practitioners in their jurisdiction or practice area. The rankings recognize firms and attorneys with strong reputations for expertise and effectiveness.
In August 2026, Litigation Group partners Connor T. Gants, Nicholas W. Laird, and David B. Lurie were also named to the 2026 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under List. The list honors attorneys regarded by their peers and clients as leaders in their field and among the most promising emerging talent in the litigation community.
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About Benchmark Litigation
Since its inception in 2008, Benchmark Litigation has been the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation. 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. Driven by demand, Benchmark Litigation has expanded beyond the U.S. into Canada, Europe, China, and the Asia-Pacific region.
To learn more about Benchmark Litigation and its methodology, visit: https://benchmarklitigation.com/Methodology/OurResearch.
