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Best Best & Krieger (BBK) continues to be ranked nationally in three areas in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm also earned 29 metropolitan rankings across eight office locations.

The Best Law Firms list, published by Best Lawyers®, is the result of a thorough evaluation process that incorporates client and peer feedback along with formal firm submissions. This research-driven method recognizes firms distinguished by their quality work, deep expertise and dedication to excellence.

BBK 2025 Best Law Firms Rankings:

National Tier 1

  • Land Use and Zoning Law

National Tier 2

  • Litigation - Environmental

National Tier 3

  • Appellate Practice

Metropolitan Tier 1

  • Eugene
    • Employment Law - Management
    • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Inland Empire
    • Municipal Law
  • Los Angeles
    • Land Use and Zoning Law
    • Litigation - Environmental
    • Water Law
  • Oakland
    • Land Use and Zoning Law
    • Litigation - Environmental
    • Municipal Law
  • Orange County
    • Land Use and Zoning Law
    • Municipal Law
  • Sacramento
    • Labor Law - Management
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment
    • Municipal Law
    • Real Estate Law
  • San Diego
    • Corporate Law
    • Environmental Law
    • Land Use and Zoning Law
    • Litigation - Construction

Metropolitan Tier 2

  • Eugene
    • Energy Law
  • Los Angeles
    • Municipal Law
  •  Oakland
    • Natural Resources Law
  • Sacramento
    • Employment Law – Management
  • San Diego
    • Employment Law - Management
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment

Metropolitan Tier 3

  • Los Angeles
    • Appellate Practice
    • Construction Law
    • Health Care Law
  • Washington, D.C.
    • Communications Law

Firms must have at least one attorney recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America® list in a practice area and metropolitan jurisdiction to be eligible for a ranking in Best Law Firms in the corresponding area. For 2026, Best Best & Krieger had 62 attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, including three attorneys who were also recognized as a 2026 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year.”

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