CareersRECOGNITION | NOVEMBER 2025
Walter Haverfield is pleased to announce that 17 practice groups have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®.
The Best Law Firms® rankings celebrate firms that consistently demonstrate legal excellence and industry knowledge. Firms are rigorously evaluated based on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and depth of practice. The result is a comprehensive guide for businesses and individuals seeking top-tier legal counsel in the United States.
Regional Rankings | Cleveland
- Tier 1
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Economic Development Law
- Litigation – Trusts and Estate Law
- Real Estate Law
- Tier 2
- Appellate Practice
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Tier 3
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Environmental
National Rankings | USA
- Tier 3
- Banking and Finance Law
- Litigation – Real Estate
Walter Haverfield
Founded in 1932, Walter Haverfield is a leading business law firm located in Cleveland and Columbus. The firm is continually recognized for providing sophisticated transactional and litigation guidance to publicly traded companies and privately held businesses, as well as financial institutions, private equity sponsors, executives, and individuals.