The National Law Journal has recently unveiled its Elite Trial Lawyers list for 2024, highlighting the premier plaintiffs firms across various categories. This extensive list is a testament to the exemplary work conducted by these firms, often in high-stakes litigation or significant settlements. According to the National Law Journal, to be eligible, firms must demonstrate a history of significant legal victories, dedicate at least 50% of their litigation resources to plaintiffs work, and employ innovative approaches to resolving cases.
This year’s winners include:
- Antitrust: Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro
- Business Torts: Clare Locke
- Catastrophic Injury: Panish | Shea | Ravipudi
- Civil Rights: DiCello Levitt
- Class Action: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check
- Consumer Protection: Motley Rice
- Discrimination: Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein
- Employment Rights: Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein
- Environmental Protection: Seeger Weiss
- Governmental Representation: Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico
- Insurance: Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna
- Mass Torts: Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll
- Medical Malpractice: Morgan & Morgan
- Pharmaceutical Litigation: Baron & Budd
- Privacy/Data Breach: Hausfeld
- Products Liability: Sauder Schelkopf
- Securities Litigation: Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll
- Technology: Susman Godfrey
- Transportation (including Aviation): Kreindler & Kreindler
Significantly, McKool Smith has been named Plaintiffs Law Firm of the Year, while Chris Seeger from Seeger Weiss has been honored as Plaintiff Attorney of the Year. Moreover, the Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the contributions of several notable figures including Robert Bennett (Robins Kaplan), Russell Budd (Baron & Budd), and Robert A. Clifford (Clifford Law Offices).
For a comprehensive look at the winners and the criteria for selection, visit the National Law Journal’s report. This recognition is not only an accolade but also a reflection of the outstanding practice and impact these firms have on their clients’ lives.
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The original post detailing the rankings can be found on Above the Law.