Overview
For more than 170 years, Winston & Strawn has served as a trusted adviser and advocate for clients across virtually every industry. Our law practice—built on the talent, creativity, and determination of our lawyers and an unwavering commitment to our clients—has grown into a global firm of tremendous breadth. While many things have changed since the firm’s inception, our goal has remained steadfast: provide the highest echelon of service by developing strategic partnerships with our clients, creating and implementing tailored business solutions, and identifying opportunities for innovation. Complementing this service model is the priority we place on diversity and inclusion, as well as our role in serving critical needs in our communities. We continue to learn from our storied history, while looking ahead to effect change in our industry.
Rankings
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Banking and Finance LawTier
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
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Commercial LitigationTier
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Corporate LawTier
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Criminal Defense: White-CollarRegional
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Charlotte
Commercial LitigationTier
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Charlotte
Litigation - Banking and FinanceTier
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Charlotte
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
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Charlotte
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure LawTier
2
Charlotte
Banking and Finance LawTier
2
Charlotte
Bet-the-Company LitigationHighlighted Client Comments
These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
Environmental Law
Winston & Strawn is my "go to" firm for environmental issues.
Energy Law
The attorneys at Winston & Strawn have excellent knowledge of energy law.
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
We have worked with Winston & Strawn to develop an absolutely consistent strategy that has worked very well and saved us substantial amounts of time, energy, and money.
Commercial Litigation
The attorneys that I deal with at Winston & Strawn are simply the best at cutting to the chase.
Energy Law
Winston & Strawn is best in Administrative Law litigation for our industry sector and best for legal and regulatory issues associated with facility decommissioning.
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Winston & Strawn always works toward a solution instead of grandstanding.
Employment Law - Management
Patience and understanding underlie Winston & Strawn's success.
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
I have used Winston & Strawn for many years to deal with a variety of issues. I have always found the firm's attorneys to be highly responsive, and their advice-both technical and practical-spot on.
Litigation - Antitrust
Winston & Strawn are highly experienced lawyers for criminal investigation and complex litigation. There is an authority in each field.
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Winston & Strawn is hands down the best generic side ANDA/Hatch-Waxman patent litigation group. We go to Winston for our most important cases, and they deliver time and again.
Environmental Law
The attorneys in Winston & Strawn’s environmental department are experts in their field, with a wide range of experience. They are responsive, effective, and very business practical.
Employment Law - Management
The employment team at Winston & Strawn is extremely competent and dedicated to getting the best results for their clients. This team successfully defended our company in a lengthy and complex trial.
Antitrust Law
Working on an antitrust case involving a hospital merger is extremely complex for a layman. Our lead attorney, David Dahlquist, with Winston & Strawn has been great. He keeps use updated every step of the way.
Energy Law
Our firm uses Winston & Strawn as our number one resource in legal matters. The partners and associates are highly knowledgeable and responsive to our questions and also commercially reasonable to work with for our clients. Winston takes complicated issues and explains them in a way so that the business side can understand how the deal is impacted. I would highly recommend Winston as a resource for any legal needs.
Energy Law
Winston & Strawn consistently gives great advice and does so in a very efficient and timely manner. I work with Lisa Cottle in their San Francisco office frequently and she is great to work with; she’s very knowledgeable, professional, and helpful.
Litigation - Patent
We've had a lot of success with Winston & Strawn working on litigation matters, and at reasonable costs. Winston strikes a great balance between expertise and cost.
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Winston & Strawn are experienced from both sides of bankruptcy. They have a clear understanding of the mechanics that leads to creative strategy.
Pete Pannes
National Mortgage Insurance Corp.Commercial Litigation
Winston & Strawn gets up to speed quickly with complex issues; and are razor sharp when developing a strategy.
Pete Pannes
National Mortgage Insurance Corp.Litigation - Patent
John Keville and his team at Winston & Strawn are exceptional. They were thorough, prepared, and highly strategic in case planning and execution. It is fairly rare to have top notch litigation skills blended with superb technical analytics.
Robert P. K. Mooney
True Science HoldingsEmployee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Michael Falk of Winston & Strawn is a real star in the Employee Benefits area. He is especially knowledgeable in navigating the traps through Code Section 409A issues.
Gary Holihan
Law Offices of Gary M. Holihan, P.C.Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Bob Julian of Winston & Strawn is one of the best in the business.
William Brandt, Jr.
Development Specialists, Inc.Rankings
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Appellate PracticeTier
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Banking and Finance LawTier
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
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Commercial LitigationTier
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Corporate LawTier
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Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
1
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Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawTier
1
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Energy LawTier
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Environmental LawTier
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Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity LawTier
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Litigation - AntitrustTier
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Litigation - Banking and FinanceTier
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Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
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Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
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Litigation - PatentTier
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - DefendantsTier
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Oil and Gas LawTier
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Project Finance LawTier
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Real Estate LawTier
1
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Securities / Capital Markets LawTier
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Securitization and Structured Finance LawTier
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Sports LawTier
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Tax LawTier
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Antitrust LawTier
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Employment Law - ManagementTier
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International Arbitration - CommercialTier
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International Arbitration - GovernmentalTier
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Litigation - EnvironmentalTier
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Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
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Patent LawTier
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Private Funds / Hedge Funds LawTier
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Railroad LawTier
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Admiralty and Maritime LawTier
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Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and TelevisionTier
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Entertainment Law - MusicTier
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Health Care LawTier
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Labor Law - ManagementRegional
Charlotte
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Charlotte
Commercial LitigationTier
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Litigation - Banking and FinanceTier
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Charlotte
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
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Charlotte
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure LawTier
2
Charlotte
Banking and Finance LawTier
2
Charlotte
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
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Charlotte
Litigation - PatentTier
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Charlotte
Criminal Defense: White-CollarChicago
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Chicago
Antitrust LawTier
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Chicago
Appellate PracticeTier
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Chicago
ArbitrationTier
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Banking and Finance LawTier
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Chicago
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
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Chicago
Commercial LitigationTier
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Chicago
Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
1
Chicago
Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawTier
1
Chicago
Environmental LawTier
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Chicago
International Arbitration - CommercialTier
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Chicago
Litigation - AntitrustTier
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Chicago
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
1
Chicago
Litigation - PatentTier
1
Chicago
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - DefendantsTier
1
Chicago
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
1
Chicago
Patent LawTier
1
Chicago
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsTier
1
Chicago
Securities / Capital Markets LawTier
2
Chicago
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
2
Chicago
Employment Law - ManagementTier
2
Chicago
International Arbitration - GovernmentalTier
2
Chicago
Litigation - EnvironmentalTier
2
Chicago
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
2
Chicago
Medical Malpractice Law - DefendantsTier
2
Chicago
Real Estate LawTier
2
Chicago
Tax LawDallas/Fort Worth
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Banking and Finance LawTier
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Commercial LitigationTier
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Corporate Governance LawTier
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Corporate LawTier
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Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity LawTier
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Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
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Litigation - PatentTier
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Litigation - SecuritiesTier
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Real Estate LawTier
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Securities / Capital Markets LawTier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Antitrust LawTier
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Appellate PracticeTier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Private Funds / Hedge Funds LawTier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Securitization and Structured Finance LawTier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Tax LawTier
3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Information Technology LawHouston
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Houston
Commercial LitigationTier
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Houston
Corporate LawTier
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Houston
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity LawTier
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Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - DefendantsTier
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Houston
Oil and Gas LawTier
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Houston
Litigation - EnvironmentalTier
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Houston
Personal Injury Litigation - DefendantsTier
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Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsTier
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Houston
Securities / Capital Markets LawLos Angeles
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Banking and Finance LawTier
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Commercial LitigationTier
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Corporate LawTier
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Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
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Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity LawTier
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Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
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Real Estate LawTier
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Litigation - Labor and EmploymentMiami
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Banking and Finance LawTier
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
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Miami
Commercial LitigationTier
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Miami
Corporate LawTier
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Miami
Litigation - BankruptcyTier
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Miami
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
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Miami
Securities / Capital Markets LawTier
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Miami
Tax LawTier
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Miami
Financial Services Regulation LawTier
2
Miami
International Arbitration - CommercialTier
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Miami
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity LawTier
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Miami
Litigation - SecuritiesTier
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Miami
Litigation and Controversy - TaxTier
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Miami
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - DefendantsTier
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Miami
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsTier
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Miami
Securities RegulationNew York City
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New York City
Antitrust LawTier
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New York City
Commercial LitigationTier
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New York City
Energy LawTier
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New York City
Litigation - AntitrustTier
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New York City
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
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New York City
Project Finance LawTier
1
New York City
Securitization and Structured Finance LawTier
1
New York City
Sports LawTier
2
New York City
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
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New York City
Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
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New York City
Entertainment Law - MusicTier
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New York City
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
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New York City
Private Funds / Hedge Funds LawTier
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New York City
Railroad LawTier
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New York City
Real Estate LawTier
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New York City
Labor Law - ManagementTier
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New York City
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity LawSan Francisco
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Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and TelevisionTier
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Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
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San Francisco
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
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San Francisco
Litigation - PatentTier
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San Francisco
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsTier
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San Francisco
Employment Law - ManagementTier
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Litigation - EnvironmentalWashington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C.
Admiralty and Maritime LawTier
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Washington, D.C.
Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
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Washington, D.C.
Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawTier
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Washington, D.C.
Health Care LawTier
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Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
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Washington, D.C.
Litigation - PatentTier
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Washington, D.C.
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Winston & Strawn LLP proudly has 126 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Client Comments
A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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