Best Law Firms in the United States for Litigation - First Amendment

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 New Orleans, Louisiana
Client Endorsed
 New Orleans, Louisiana
United States 2026
 37  Regional Awards
Fishman Haygood, L.L.P. enjoys a reputation as one of Louisiana’s leading business law firms. We advise a variety of commercial clients – including large, sophisticated businesses as well as smaller, entrepreneurial enterprises – across a broad range of practice areas. Although we handle major transactions and litigation for public companies, we also understand the needs of new and emerging companies, and tailor our services to help them grow.

Our "boutique" firm structure has allowed our lawyers to develop deep knowledge in several specialized areas of law, permitting us to devise innovative solutions to our clients’ business and litigation problems. Our lawyers are known for their extensive experience in a variety of intricate business matters, as well as for their commitment to excellence and values of professionalism. Because of our small size, our clients are assured that our most senior lawyers are actively involved in the projects we undertake.
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New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
United States 2026
 4  National Awards
 60  Regional Awards

Rethink. Refine. Rediscover.

Kean Miller is home to more than 235 attorneys across Louisiana and Texas, offering legal support to the people and industries fueling the energy-belt economy. We serve Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local enterprises by delivering practical advice and efficient legal services, always with an eye towards cost-effectiveness. In both courtrooms and boardrooms, Kean Miller attorneys craft innovative solutions and strategies that support our clients' pursuit of excellence.

Kean Miller has established itself as a go-to resource for the energy and petrochemical sectors within the energy belt region. Our legal knowledge covers all aspects of upstream, midstream, and downstream activities, along with the various businesses and service providers associated with them.

Our practice has broadened to include nearly every legal area relevant to industries like maritime, construction, manufacturing, tax, hospitality, financial services, and healthcare, among others. We empower businesses and individuals, irrespective of sector, with the legal tools needed for sustainable success.

At Kean Miller, our attorneys are not only skilled practitioners but are also approachable individuals who enjoy collaborating with others, both within the firm and the broader community. Their commitment to clients' goals, coupled with a long-held culture of integrity and value, is central to the Kean Miller experience.

Our devotion is to be there for our clients, anytime and anywhere they need us. With a focus on preparedness, we aim to respond to clients' calls with sound strategies and practical solutions – no matter the urgency.

Clients note the positive return on investment Kean Miller provides as pivotal to their long-term achievements. Our attorneys combine strong business acumen with a commitment to delivering top-quality legal work, while keeping in mind business objectives and the bottom line.

Experience shows that diverse teams are effective decision-makers. Our inclusive culture attracts individuals with varied experiences to join our team. We boast one of the highest percentages of women attorneys and partners in major law firms, alongside a significant representation of minority attorneys.

Kean Miller's dedicated approach to fostering lasting relationships, both internally and externally, ensures our clients' interests are supported beyond any single attorney's tenure. Through careful recruitment, a collaborative team dynamic, and commitment to excellent culture, we prepare to serve clients across generations.

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National Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
Houston Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 Las Vegas, Nevada
 Las Vegas, Nevada
United States 2026
 10  Regional Awards
Southern Nevada’s dynamic and diverse business and entrepreneurial culture has shaped a complex and truly unique legal environment. Founding partners Jim Pisanelli and Todd Bice have thrived in this environment, earning reputations as two of the state’s most respected oral advocates, in both trial and appellate courts, for complex commercial and bet-the-company litigation. Their professional history involves work with many high-profile clients, including Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, Nevada Resort Association, Inc., and others.  We hold an abiding belief that our small and highly professional team’s central and uniform focus on litigation allows us to work closely with our carefully chosen clientele and concentrate on each specific client’s needs and concerns. We pride ourselves on our acumen, intelligence, and ingenuity, which have long provided success for our clients. The boutique nature of our firm also allows us to implement alternative fee arrangements that benefit the needs and goals of our clients. We work on traditional hourly arrangements and are also open to creative structures based upon shared risk and value. We collaborate closely with our clients to determine a plan that works best for them.
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Las Vegas Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 Concord, New Hampshire
Client Endorsed
 Concord, New Hampshire
United States 2026
 20  Regional Awards
William H. Shaheen and Steven M. Gordon served together as U.S. Attorney and Assistant US Attorney for New Hampshire from 1976 through 1981. When they left the U.S. Attorney's Office, and contemplated private practice together, they saw a need for a law firm built on a foundation of total commitment to client satisfaction.

For more than 40 years, Shaheen & Gordon has flourished, earning statewide, regional and national accolades for its legal representation. Their initial trial experience has been used to create a diverse litigation practice where client claims are both prosecuted and defended.

The firm serves institutional and individual clients throughout Northern New England (NH, ME, MA, VT) in a broad range of legal matters including, but not limited to criminal and civil defense, DWI/DUI/OUI defense, personal injury, employment matters, workers compensation, entertainment, libel law, wills, elder law, trusts and estates, divorce and family law, immigration, and general corporate and commercial representation. The firm also encourages its attorneys to be active in the civic life of New Hampshire and Maine, thus our lawyers have taken lead roles in major community initiatives and programs.
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Concord Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 1  National Award
 19  Regional Awards
National Tier 3 in Litigation - First Amendment
New Jersey Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 1  National Award
 56  Regional Awards
Charleston-WV Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 1  Law Firm of the Year Award
 35  National Awards
 273  Regional Awards
Huntsville Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 70  Regional Awards
Raleigh Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 40  Regional Awards
Memphis Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 5  Regional Awards
Las Vegas Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 3  National Awards
 8  Regional Awards
National Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
Miami Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 3  National Awards
 9  Regional Awards
National Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
Los Angeles Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 7  Regional Awards
Hawaii Tier 3 in Litigation - First Amendment
 2  Law Firm of the Year Awards
 33  National Awards
 127  Regional Awards
National Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
Los Angeles Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
New York City Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
Portland-OR Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 2  National Awards
 9  Regional Awards
National Tier 3 in Litigation - First Amendment
Pittsburgh Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 7  National Awards
 40  Regional Awards
National Tier 3 in Litigation - First Amendment
New Jersey Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 2  Law Firm of the Year Awards
 43  National Awards
 167  Regional Awards
National Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
Los Angeles Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 1  Law Firm of the Year Award
 57  National Awards
 471  Regional Awards
Los Angeles Tier 3 in Litigation - First Amendment
 1  National Award
 10  Regional Awards
Miami Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 1  Law Firm of the Year Award
 56  National Awards
 441  Regional Awards
Nashville Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
Dallas/Fort Worth Tier 3 in Litigation - First Amendment
 46  National Awards
 175  Regional Awards
National Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
Atlanta Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
Triad Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 1  Law Firm of the Year Award
 40  National Awards
 122  Regional Awards
Dallas/Fort Worth Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 17  Regional Awards
Huntsville Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 1  Law Firm of the Year Award
 24  National Awards
 80  Regional Awards
Boston Tier 3 in Litigation - First Amendment
 1  Law Firm of the Year Award
 40  National Awards
 164  Regional Awards
National Tier 3 in Litigation - First Amendment
Washington, D.C. Tier 3 in Litigation - First Amendment
 30  Regional Awards
Concord Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 1  National Award
 52  Regional Awards
Utah Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 2  Law Firm of the Year Awards
 50  National Awards
 225  Regional Awards
National Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
Madison Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
Seattle Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 17  National Awards
 225  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 2  Law Firm of the Year Awards
 31  National Awards
 78  Regional Awards
National Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
New York City Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 35  Regional Awards
Little Rock Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 3  Regional Awards
Portland-OR Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 25  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 3 in Litigation - First Amendment
 7  National Awards
 20  Regional Awards
National Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
Seattle Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 12  Regional Awards
Raleigh Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 11  Regional Awards
Charlotte Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 1  Law Firm of the Year Award
 36  National Awards
 93  Regional Awards
National Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 54  Regional Awards
Little Rock Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 37  Regional Awards
Columbia-SC Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
United States 2026
 15  National Awards
 157  Regional Awards
Memphis Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
United States 2026
 39  Regional Awards
Madison Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
United States 2026
 9  Regional Awards
Columbia-SC Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
United States 2026
 1  Law Firm of the Year Award
 41  National Awards
 205  Regional Awards
National Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
Philadelphia Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
Colorado Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
United States 2026
 1  National Award
 1  Regional Award
National Tier 3 in Litigation - First Amendment
New Jersey Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 1  National Award
 4  Regional Awards
National Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
Cleveland Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
United States 2026
 6  Regional Awards
Hawaii Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
United States 2026
 13  Regional Awards
Rhode Island Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 3  Regional Awards
Indianapolis Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
United States 2026
 5  Regional Awards
Fort Lauderdale Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
 43  National Awards
 129  Regional Awards
National Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
Chicago Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
San Francisco Tier 1 in Litigation - First Amendment
Atlanta Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
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