The 2021 Best Lawyers in Northern California

How Best Lawyers Connects You With Trusted Legal Counsel

by Jennifer Verta

Discover how Best Lawyers simplifies the attorney search process.

Discover The Best Lawyers in Spain 2025 Edition

by Jennifer Verta

Highlighting Spain’s leading legal professionals and rising talents.

Best Lawyers Through the Ages: Our Past. Our Today. Our Future.

by Best Lawyers

With over 168,000 recognized legal professionals across 150 practice areas in 76 countries, Best Lawyers remains the original trusted source for legal awards.

Unveiling the 2025 Best Lawyers Editions in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal and South Africa

by Jennifer Verta

Best Lawyers celebrates the finest in law, reaffirming its commitment to the global legal community.

Presenting the 2025 Best Lawyers Editions in Chile, Colombia, Peru and Puerto Rico

by Jennifer Verta

Celebrating top legal professionals in South America and the Caribbean.

When Can Ones to Watch Lawyers Be Nominated for Best Lawyers?

by Elizabeth Petit

Transitioning from Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch to Best Lawyers recognition.

2025 Best Lawyers Awards Announced: Honoring Outstanding Legal Professionals Across the U.S.

by Jennifer Verta

Introducing the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America and the fifth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

The Best Lawyers in Northern California

by Best Lawyers

Our 2022 Best Lawyers in Northern California publication features top-ranked legal talent in Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and Santa Rosa.

The Inaugural Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada

by Justin Smulison

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada's inaugural edition is here. We talk with Kristen Greer, Best Lawyers Senior Research Manager, on the prestige of these awards.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch – The Future of Legal Talent Looks Bright

by Justin Smulison

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch is launching its second edition in the United States, and after talking with both a company leader and esteemed lawyers on the list, the importance of this prestigious list is evident.

What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Intellectual Property

by Todd Fichtenberg

With the growing rates of entrepreneurs and startups during 2020, applications for EINs and intellectual property protections should grow proportionately.

The 2021 Best Lawyers in New York Area

by Best Lawyers

Featuring the top legal talent in the New York area.

The 2021 Best Lawyers in South Florida

by Best Lawyers

Featuring the top legal talent in the Southern Florida area.

The 2021 Best Lawyers in Southern California

by Best Lawyers

Featuring the top legal talent in the Southern California area.

The 2021 Best Lawyers in Tampa

by Best Lawyers

The 2021 Tampa edition showcases more than 1,000 top-ranked lawyers and features interviews on criminal defense, student-athlete safety and voting rights.

The 2021 Best Lawyers in Washington, D.C.

by Best Lawyers

Top legal professionals recognized in the 2021 Best Lawyers Washington, D.C. edition, featuring notable cases and emerging talent.

2026 Best Lawyers Awards: Recognizing Legal Talent Across the United States

by Jamilla Tabbara

The 2026 editions highlight the top 5% of U.S. attorneys, showcase emerging practice areas and reveal trends shaping the nation’s legal profession.

Gun Rights for Convicted Felons? The DOJ Says It's Time.

by Bryan Driscoll

It's more than an administrative reopening of a long-dormant issue; it's a test of how the law reconciles the right to bear arms with protecting the public.

2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Canada: Marking 20 Years of Excellence

by Jamilla Tabbara

Honoring Canada’s most respected lawyers and spotlighting the next generation shaping the future of law.

Revealing the 2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria

by Jamilla Tabbara

These honors underscore the reach of the Best Lawyers network and its focus on top legal talent.

Best Lawyers 2026: Discover the Honorees in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and Spain

by Jamilla Tabbara

A growing international network of recognized legal professionals.

How to Sue for Defamation: Costs, Process and What to Expect

by Bryan Driscoll

Learn the legal standards, costs and steps involved when you sue for defamation, including the difference between libel and slander.

Build Your Legal Practice with Effective Online Networking

by Jamilla Tabbara

How thoughtful online networking supports sustained legal practice growth.

Algorithmic Exclusion

by Bryan Driscoll

The Workday lawsuit and the future of AI in hiring.

Blogging for Law Firms: Turning Content into Client Connections

by Jamilla Tabbara

How law firms use blogs to earn trust and win clients.

Reddit’s Lawsuit Could Change How Much AI Knows About You

by Justin Smulison

Big AI is battling for its future—your data’s at stake.

How to Choose a Good Lawyer: Tips, Traits and Questions to Ask

by Laurie Villanueva

A Practical Guide for Your First-Time Hiring a Lawyer

The 2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Chile, Colombia and Puerto Rico

by Jamilla Tabbara

The region’s most highly regarded lawyers.

Common-Law Marriage in Indiana: Are You Legally Protected?

by Laurie Villanueva

Understanding cohabitation rights and common-law marriage recognition in Indiana.

Why Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk Want to 'Delete All IP Law'

by Bryan Driscoll

This Isn’t Just a Debate Over How to Pay Creators. It’s a Direct Challenge to Legal Infrastructure.

AI Tools for Lawyers: How Smithy AI Solves Key Challenges

by Jamilla Tabbara

Understand the features and benefits within the Best Lawyers Digital Marketing Platform.

Alimony Explained: Who Qualifies, How It Works and What to Expect

by Bryan Driscoll

A practical guide to understanding alimony, from eligibility to enforcement, for anyone navigating divorce