McDonald Hopkins recognized in the 2026 Chambers Litigation Support Guide rankings
McDonald Hopkins is pleased to announce that two attorneys and its Litigation Finance practice have once again been recognized for legal excellence in the 2026 edition of the Chambers Litigation Support guide. This recognition reaffirms our position as leaders in the field of litigation finance and highlights the firm's excellence in advising on high-stakes funding agreements, legal asset finance, and complex dispute transactions.
“This distinction is a testament to the hard work of our attorneys and entire team. We launched this practice area when it was still an emerging field of law. Through our unique expertise, business-first approach, and proven results, we have become trusted advisors in this field,” said Jim Giszczak, co-president of McDonald Hopkins.
Attorney and Firm Rankings (USA Nationwide)
Marc Carmel – Band 1: Litigation Finance Deal Counsel
Ed Reilly – Band 2: Litigation Finance Deal Counsel
McDonald Hopkins – Band 2: Litigation Finance Deal Counsel
McDonald Hopkins is home to one of the nation's largest and most active middle-market litigation finance practices. Co-chaired by Carmel, a former director at a litigation funding firm, and supported by experienced attorneys like Reilly, who previously founded a litigation finance company, the team brings a rare combination of legal, business, and industry experience to every engagement. This depth of knowledge enables the firm to advise clients across the full spectrum of litigation finance transactions and serve as deal counsel in dozens of matters each year.
The firm's clients include businesses ranging from middle-market companies to Fortune 500 corporations, law firms seeking funding for individual matters and portfolios, litigation funders, and investment firms deploying capital in the legal sector. McDonald Hopkins advises on sourcing and evaluating funding opportunities, structuring and negotiating transactions, and documenting complex financing arrangements. The team also counsels funders and investors on underwriting opportunities involving commercial litigation, class actions, mass torts, and law firm financing.
The Chambers Litigation Support Guide is published annually by Chambers and Partners, a globally recognized legal directory that ranks the leading litigation support specialists across the world. The definitive rankings are determined through a rigorous, independent research process that includes comprehensive interviews with clients and peers in the legal community.
