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September 4, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has once again been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America 2026. Overall, 260+ McDermott lawyers were named to the Best Lawyers list, and 150+ were named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list, which recognizes next generation lawyers for professional excellence. These recognitions are based on peer nominations and votes.
The firm ranks among the top 30 law firms for the most lawyers named to the Best Lawyers list and among the top 25 law firms for the most lawyers named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list.
Additionally, eight of McDermott’s lawyers were awarded “Lawyer of the Year” – a distinguished recognition bestowed on individual lawyers with the highest overall peer feedback within a specific practice area and region. Recipients include:
- Sarah Chapin Columbia – Litigation: Patent, Boston
- David Guedry – IT Outsourcing Law, Dallas/Fort Worth
- Laura McLane – Litigation: Health Care, Boston
- M. Read Moore – Trusts and Estates, San Francisco
- Nicole Pearl – Trusts and Estates, Los Angeles
- Harris Siskind – Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Miami
- Jeffrey Stone – Bet-the-Company Litigation, Chicago
- Eric Zimmerman – Health Care Law, Washington DC
View the full Best Lawyers in America 2026 list.
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Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,750+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.