Best Law Firms in the United States for Commercial Transactions / UCC Law

More than 900 legal professionals in 26 offices across the country collaborate seamlessly at Barnes & Thornburg to field the right team for you. As one of the 100 largest law firms in the United States, we put our collective experience across legal disciplines to work so you can conduct business in today’s changing marketplace. For more information, visit us online at www.btlaw.com.

Brody Wilkinson PC represents individuals, families, businesses and non-profit organizations in Connecticut.  Based in Southport, Connecticut, with an additional office in New York, New York, the firm has 25 attorneys who work closely with clients to identify and evaluate their legal needs and create tailored solutions to address their specific circumstances.

Brody Wilkinson serves a diverse group of clients including privately held businesses, family offices, financial institutions, real estate developers and investors, public companies with specialized needs, health care providers, entrepreneurs and charitable organizations.  The firm assists these clients in areas such as entity formation, financing, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, taxation, lending, workouts and reorganizations, business disputes and litigation, commercial real estate investment and leasing, environmental, land use and zoning, employment and employee benefits.

In addition, Brody Wilkinson provides sophisticated and personalized service to individuals and families in the areas of estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, charitable giving, asset protection, business succession planning, estate and trust litigation, conservatorships and guardianships, family foundations and residential real estate.  The firm assists many clients in maximizing transfers of wealth, minimizing the effects of estate and gift taxes, and planning for incapacity.  For more information, please visit www.brodywilk.com.

Davis Miles PLLC is a leading law firm with 13 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 13 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2001. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Davis Miles PLLC has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Construction Law, Trusts and Estates and Tax Law.

Davis Miles PLLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 7 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Davis Miles PLLC has 7 rankings in 7 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Densborn Blachly is proud to serve the Midwest business community. Businesses across the region are known for being practical, hardworking, competitive, and resourceful. They value results, sound judgment, and a willingness to solve problems directly. Densborn Blachly shares those values. The firm approaches legal challenges with creativity, persistence, and a practical understanding of how businesses operate in the real world. Its attorneys work to identify risks that may otherwise go unnoticed, develop thoughtful strategies, and pursue client objectives with determination and care. Decades of legal experience, combined with strong business insight, allow the firm to deliver counsel tailored to the demands of modern business operations.

While many law firms organize their practices into highly focused areas, business issues rarely arise in isolation. Legal matters often involve overlapping operational, financial, and strategic considerations that require a broader perspective. Densborn Blachly takes an integrated approach designed to help clients address both immediate concerns and long-term business goals. The firm places strong emphasis on legal judgment informed by an understanding of business realities. By building lasting relationships with clients and learning the industries in which they operate, Densborn Blachly provides practical guidance that supports informed decision-making and continued growth.

With a rich history deeply rooted in the Central Iowa legal community, Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. boasts one of the largest Iowa-based teams of attorneys practicing in more than 90 areas of law. As a general practice law firm, we provide clients with the highest quality of legal representation, and we recognize the importance of providing personalized representation for each client. Ultimately, our goal is to provide legal services and counseling which enhance the reputation of both the client and the attorney involved.

Elmore, Stone & Caffey, PLLC is a law firm located in Knoxville serving individuals and businesses across the state of Tennessee. The mission of the firm is to provide premium and professional service to all clients. The firm’s attorneys all share in this vision and strive to establish long term client relationships. The firm conducts a general civil practice with an emphasis on litigation, business and real estate transactions, and probate and estate disputes.

At Hahn Loeser, our people form the core of our firm. We have assembled a team of highly skilled attorneys and staff across the United States. Our focus on collaborative efforts and creative business solutions sets us apart. We prioritize the needs of our clients and our team members alike, emphasizing a supportive environment. The diverse backgrounds of our attorneys represent Hahn Loeser's enduring commitment to diversity. This has spurred a broad practice range and has helped us foster strong relationships within various community segments over the years. We strive to understand your business and personal goals to help you achieve them according to your specific needs.

Hahn Loeser's client-centered approach is facilitated by our dedicated team of attorneys and staff who operate across different practice areas and office locations nationwide, working together to devise innovative solutions for client challenges.

With more than 140 attorneys, we have established a national presence, expanding to eight strategic locations across the country, including Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio; Naples, Fort Myers, Tampa, and Sarasota, Florida; San Diego, California; and Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1920, Hahn Loeser has grown to become one of the 500 largest law firms in the United States as recognized by The National Law Journal. We are equipped to manage complex litigation and transactions while offering our clients highly personalized service.

Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856, and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936. Harris Beach and Murtha Cullina were separately among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal.

Harris Beach Murtha and its subsidiaries have a strong Northeast presence, with a global reach, and represent clients locally, regionally and nationally. Clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, tax-exempt organizations and individuals. The firm’s practice areas and industries served span appellate law, business litigation, commercial real estate, construction, corporate, environmental, energy, financial institutions, financial restructuring, government compliance and investigations, health care, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, mass torts, medical and life sciences, political law, product liability, public finance, tax, and trusts and estates. 

Harris Beach Murtha is the exclusive member firm in Connecticut for Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent firms with in-depth experience in more than 125 countries worldwide. As part of the Lex Mundi global network, Harris Beach Murtha can provide clients with preferred access to more than 22,000 lawyers around the world – all from a single point of contact. Lex Mundi allows Harris Beach Murtha to seamlessly handle clients’ most challenging cross-border transactions and disputes. 

The firm’s lawyers and consultants practice from offices throughout Connecticut in Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford; New York state in Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Ithaca, Niagara Falls, New York City, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, Long Island and White Plains, as well as in Boston, Massachusetts and Newark, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.harrisbeachmurtha.com.

Jones Walker LLP is among the largest 145 law firms in the United States. With offices in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, and Texas, we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests. The firm is committed to providing a comprehensive range of legal services to major multinational public and private corporations, Fortune® 500 companies, money center banks, worldwide insurers, and emerging companies doing business in the United States and abroad.

Since 2012, The BTI Consulting Group has named Jones Walker to its Client Service A-Team, which identifies the top client service firms in the nation. The firm has previously been named to both the A-Team and BTI's Client Service 30, a list of top 30 firms in the country for dedication to client service. Clients have recognized Jones Walker for consistent excellence in areas such as client focus, anticipating the client's needs, and understanding the client's business.

Parr Brown Gee & Loveless is a commercial law firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah.  We assist corporate clients and individuals with transactional, litigation, and regulatory matters on a local, national and international basis. We have earned a reputation for our extensive experience handling complex financing, acquisitions and commercial transactions as well as bet-the-farm litigation, arbitration and mediation.

The firm was founded in 1975 with an emphasis on the importance of people, preparation and performance.  We recognize that building true relationships with our clients is the very foundation of our success.  This is accomplished through a deep understanding of our clients' needs and an intense, thorough and principled approach to every legal matter. We find solutions.  We resolve problems. We get deals done.

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is a business law firm serving clients throughout New England, with offices in Boston, Massachusetts; Concord, Manchester and Portsmouth, New Hampshire; and White River Junction, Vermont. The firm works with businesses, institutions and individuals on a wide range of legal matters that influence the region’s economic and civic landscape. Its attorneys counsel clients at every stage of growth, from early formation and financing to complex transactions, regulatory concerns and dispute resolution.

The firm advises clients across many areas of law, including corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance, real estate, labor and employment, intellectual property, tax, environmental and health care law. Its litigation team represents clients in commercial disputes, insurance matters, land use and zoning cases, labor and employment conflicts and intellectual property disputes. Attorneys also work with closely held companies, family businesses, nonprofit organizations and venture-backed companies as they address legal and operational challenges.

At Sheehan, we understand that legal needs differ from one client to the next. Our attorneys work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and priorities, allowing us to provide practical guidance and strategies that align with those goals.

Clients often turn to Sheehan because of the relationships the firm has built within the business community and its longstanding presence in the region. With offices across New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts, along with modern technology that supports collaboration and communication, the firm is well positioned to assist clients wherever they operate.

Sheehan is also a member of Lex Mundi, an international association of independent law firms that connects member firms to legal resources and relationships around the world.

Sutin, Thayer & Browne lawyers understand the needs and challenges faced by general counsel. For decades, we have worked with businesses and in-house legal teams seeking reliable support in New Mexico, offering established processes that allow for a seamless extension of your client services into the state.

We collaborate closely with businesses and corporate legal departments at every level to serve your clients. Our approach includes identifying needs, setting timelines, assembling appropriate teams, and tracking progress and efficiency for both short-term and long-term matters. Our attorneys regularly handle matters in most of New Mexico’s 33 counties, as well as in state, tribal, and federal courts, and we are accustomed to managing cases for clients located outside the state. Our consistent presence allows us to provide dependable availability and staffing to legal departments throughout the United States. With a broad group of transactional lawyers working within one firm, we are frequently engaged as local counsel across a wide range of matters. When an understanding of New Mexico’s political, historical, and legal landscape is important, businesses turn to our firm.

At Taft, we work together across offices and practice areas to help clients address legal and business challenges efficiently and strategically. Our attorneys focus on practical solutions designed to support clients’ goals, whether they are managing day-to-day operations, navigating complex transactions, or resolving disputes.

With more than 1,250 attorneys, Taft serves clients from offices in Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and Delaware, Ohio; Aspen, Denver, and Colorado Springs, Colorado; Detroit and Southfield, Michigan; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Indianapolis, Indiana; Covington, Kentucky; Phoenix, Arizona; Stuart and West Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; and Washington, D.C.

Taft represents individuals, privately held businesses, public companies, nonprofits, and institutions across established and emerging industries throughout the United States and internationally.

The firm advises clients in a broad range of practice areas, including:

• Business
• Bankruptcy and Restructuring
• Employment and Labor Relations
• Energy
• Environmental
• Health Care
• Intellectual Property
• Lending and Finance
• Litigation
• Private Client
• Real Estate
• Tax

Since 1885, Taft has remained focused on delivering responsive legal counsel and client service tailored to the needs of businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Affiliated Businesses

Taft attorneys regularly collaborate with affiliated businesses to provide clients with additional consulting and advisory services in a variety of industries and operational areas. These affiliated businesses include:

• Ginovus
• Taft Advisors LLC
• Taft Business Consulting
• Taft Infrastructure Advisors

Through these organizations, clients have access to consulting services related to planning, forecasting, government relations, infrastructure, and public policy matters.

Awards and Honors

Taft and its attorneys have received recognition from legal industry publications and ranking organizations, including:

Main Areas of Practice:

Business: Taft represents public, private, and nonprofit clients in industries including banking, construction, finance, health care, insurance, manufacturing, private equity, real estate, retail, transportation, and utilities. The firm advises clients ranging from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies on local, national, and cross-border matters.

Bankruptcy and Restructuring: The firm represents debtors, lenders, creditors’ committees, trustees, suppliers, developers, landlords, buyers, sellers, and other parties in restructuring matters, insolvency proceedings, transactions, and related litigation across multiple industries.

Employment and Labor Relations: Taft advises employers on labor and employment matters, including workplace policies, litigation, labor relations, employee benefits and ERISA compliance, workplace safety, immigration matters, and workers’ compensation issues.

Energy: The firm represents energy providers, utilities, developers, independent power producers, transmission companies, and other participants in the energy sector on regulatory, transactional, and operational matters.

Environmental: Taft handles environmental litigation, regulatory compliance, enforcement matters, environmental due diligence, toxic tort claims, Superfund matters, Brownfields redevelopment, and administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies.

Health Care: The firm advises hospitals, physicians, health systems, research institutions, and medical device, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical companies on business, regulatory, reimbursement, litigation, employment, and compliance matters.

Intellectual Property: Taft counsels clients on patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and intellectual property litigation, including matters involving pharmaceuticals, life sciences, software, and internet-related technologies.

Lending and Finance: The firm represents lenders and borrowers in a wide range of financing transactions, including asset-based lending, acquisition finance, mezzanine financing, real estate finance, equipment leasing, regulatory compliance, and consumer financial services matters.

Litigation: Taft represents clients in state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and regulatory matters involving commercial disputes, antitrust, bankruptcy, construction, environmental claims, intellectual property, securities, product liability, white collar defense, and other complex litigation matters.

Private Client: The firm advises individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, succession planning, trusts and estates, charitable planning, and tax-related matters.

Real Estate: Taft represents clients in matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development, land use, construction, property management, and real estate litigation.

Tax: The firm advises corporations, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, joint ventures, and individuals on tax planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, mergers and acquisitions, international tax matters, state and local taxation, and tax controversy matters.