McDonald Hopkins ranked among the nation’s top law firms in 2026 by Best Lawyers®

McDonald Hopkins has been honored, once again, as one of the country's leading law firms by Best Lawyers®. The 2026 U.S. Best Law Firms® rankings recognize the firm in over 24 categories. Notably, nine of its practices earned national rankings: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Banking and Finance Law, Project Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Patent Law, Corporate Law, Employee Benefits Law, Litigation – Real Estate, and Real Estate Law.

Since 2010, Best Law Firms has been considered one of the most credible rankings of exceptional law firms, rooted in a rigorous, peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation. According to Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm included has been rigorously evaluated based on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the depth of their practice. The result is a comprehensive guide for businesses and individuals seeking top-tier legal counsel in the United States.

NATIONAL TIER 1

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/ Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

NATIONAL TIER 2

• Banking and Finance Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation - Real Estate
• Patent Law

NATIONAL TIER 3

• Corporate Law
• Project Finance Law
• Real Estate Law

METROPOLITAN TIER 1

Chicago

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Cleveland

•  Banking and Finance Law
• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Corporate Law
• Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
• Litigation - Trusts & Estates
• Real Estate Law
• Trusts & Estates Law

Detroit

•  Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation - Labor & Employment
• Litigation - Real Estate

West Palm Beach

• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation - Real Estate
• Real Estate Law

METROPOLITAN TIER 2

Chicago

• Patent Law

Cleveland

• Criminal Defense: White-Collar
•  Economic Development Law
•  Healthcare Law
•  Litigation - Real Estate
•  Mergers & Acquisitions Law
• Patent Law
• Project Finance Law
• Tax Law

Detroit

• Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
• Employment Law - Individuals
• Employment Law - Management
• Privacy and Data Security Law
• Real Estate Law

West Palm Beach

• Construction Law
• Corporate Law
• Litigation - Banking and Finance
• Litigation - Construction
• Litigation - Trusts & Estates

METROPOLITAN TIER 3

Chicago

• Commercial Litigation

Cleveland

• Commercial Finance Law