Benesch’s Litigation Practice Group Earns Multiple Rankings in BTI Litigation Outlook 2025, Named an Upmarket Mover

Benesch is proud to announce that its Litigation Practice Group—one of the firm’s largest, comprising over 160 attorneys—has been ranked in the following categories of the BTI Litigation Outlook 2025 report:

• Litigation Leader: Commercial Litigation (top 10% of all firms)
• Distinguished in Litigation: Complex Commercial Litigation (top 10% of all firms)
• Litigation Standout: Class Action Litigation (top 17% of all firms)

The recognition has also earned Benesch a spot on BTI’s list of Upmarket Movers in Litigation, making the firm one of just 43 law firms to earn this distinction, compared to 54 last year. These firms boosted their reputation and delivery to move upmarket in an always-competitive litigation field, increasing their status as clients’ first choice and preferred providers.  

These rankings reflect the strength, strategic capabilities and performance of our Litigation Practice Group, highlighting our ability to handle complex legal matters and our commitment to client satisfaction, which make us a preferred choice for potential clients.

Benesch’s Litigation Practice Group is recognized for its excellence by Chambers, Benchmark and Best Lawyers, with many of the team’s individual attorneys being acknowledged as Super Lawyers, Litigation Stars and Rising Stars honorees. The team handles a wide range of high-stakes cases, including multi-billion-dollar defamation claims, significant environmental cost recovery cases and large-scale class actions. They represent a diverse clientele, from Fortune 50 companies to family-owned businesses, across various industries such as technology, retail, financial services and cannabis. The group has practiced in more than 100 courtrooms nationwide. Their approach focuses on cost-effective solutions, candid counseling, and fierce advocacy in litigation and arbitration.

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Methodology

The BTI Litigation Outlook 2025 is built on extensive surveys and phone interviews with top legal decision-makers from large organizations with over $1 billion in revenue. The analysis draws from over 24,000 corporate counsel client interviews conducted over 23 years. Each year, BTI targets decision-makers in industries with high legal spending, including Chief Legal Officers, Chief Legal Operating Officers and other business executives who influence the hiring of law firms. All participants are ensured confidentiality at both individual and organizational levels.