Firm Included on 2026 "Best Law Firms" Rankings
The 2026 “Best Law Firms” rankings by Best Lawyers® in America have been released. Murphy Desmond is pleased to announce that we are listed in 15 practice areas this year in the Regional Madison market.
The “Best Law Firms” methodology combines client and peer evaluations with comprehensive data about each firm. Inclusion on the list indicates consistent excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. According to bestlawfirms.com, rankings are a mark of distinction for firms worldwide and offer businesses and individuals a definitive law firm guide when seeking authoritative legal insight.
Ranked firms are listed in tiers on a national and/or regional level. At least one lawyer at the firm must be included in 2026 Best Lawyers in America to be on the “Best Law Firms” list.
Murphy Desmond’s Tier rankings in the Madison Regional market are as follows:
- Regional Tier 1 Madison
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Immigration Law
- Litigation – Bankrupcty
- Litigation - Land Use & Zoning
- Litigation - Municipal
- Municipal Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Regional 2 Madison
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Employment Law – Management
- Government Relations Practice
- Real Estate Law
- Regional Tier 3 Madison
- Corporate Law
- Family Law
- Litigation – Trusts and Estates
Published November 6, 2025
