Brown & James is thrilled to announce the firm has been named Missouri Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation at the 2026 Benchmark US Awards.
On March 11, Benchmark Litigation hosted its 17th annual awards ceremony in New York City, celebrating the nation’s most distinguished litigators and law firms for their outstanding work over the past year.
Each year, Benchmark’s research team conducts extensive peer and client reviews, analyzes firm submissions, and evaluates recent casework to identify the lawyers and firms making the greatest impact across the U.S. litigation landscape. Being shortlisted alone reflects exceptional work and influence — and with fierce competition nationwide, we are incredibly proud to receive this honor.
In addition to this recognition, Brown & James was ranked as a Recommended Dispute Resolution firm, and several of our principals were named among Benchmark Litigation’s Top Trial Attorneys for 2026:
- David Buchanan – Benchmark Litigation Star (Product Liability)
- Justin Hardin – Future Star (Healthcare Liability)
- Steve Schwartz – National and Missouri rankings (Insurance Law, Competition & Commercial Litigation)
- Chris Seibold – Future Star (Construction, Insurance & Product Liability)
- Michael Ward – Litigation Star (Appellate Law)
- Philip Willman – Litigation Star (Healthcare Liability & Professional Liability)
This recognition highlights the remarkable talent and dedication of our attorneys and the trust our clients place in us every day.
Learn more at Benchmark Litigation.