Stafford Rosenbaum ranked among 2026 Best Law Firms

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, regionally in 27 practice areas! Firms included among the 2026 Best Law Firms set standards in legal skill and service in the United States, measured by our firm’s performance, client insight, and leadership perspectives. The Best Lawyers organization collaborates with thousands of firms, clients and leaders across the U.S. to gather this input. To be considered for a Best Law Firms achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® — and 19 Stafford Rosenbaum attorneys received Best Lawyers 2026 recognition!

Achieving a ranking in Best Law Firms on a national or metropolitan scale signals a unique credibility within the industry. The transparent, collaborative research process employs qualitative and quantitative data from peer and client reviews to produce rankings that represent an elite status, integrity, and reputation that law firms earn among other leading firms and lawyers.

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP received 2026 Best Law Firms® recognition in the following practice areas:

  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Family Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation – Environmental
  • Litigation – Insurance
  • Litigation – Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation – Municipal
  • Municipal Law
  • Native American Law
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Water Law

Stafford Rosenbaum, a Full-Service Wisconsin Law Firm

Business leaders turn to us because we know business. We harness the collective experience of our business attorneys and litigators to solve legal needs arising in the areas of antitrust and trade, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, business law, dealership and franchise, employment and labor law, environmental law, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, alternative dispute resolution and more.

Government leaders turn to us because of our extensive experience in local and state government. We serve as general counsel for more than 13 Wisconsin local governments and act as special counsel for a variety of municipal and county governments, advising in areas such as public utility, government and administration, employment and labor law, and environmental law.

Leaders in the legal profession refer their clients to us when a conflict prevents them from handling a matter, or for experience they may not have. They know we provide solutions to their clients’ legal needs in all of the areas listed above, as well as estate planning and probate, family law, and insurance law.

Community leaders turn to us for our legal knowledge and our commitment to local communities.

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP is a full-service law firm with two convenient office locations in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over 140 years of dedication to businesses, governments, nonprofits, and individuals have proven that effective client communication continues to be the heart of our practice. We wish to again congratulate all Stafford Rosenbaum attorneys for making us a Best Law Firm, in addition to our Best Lawyers, Lawyers of the Year, and Ones to Watch for outstanding work in their practice areas and community.

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