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Best Law Firms in Dallas-Fort Worth 2026

This page lists law firms from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex (Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton counties) research set. Towns named in that set include Fort Worth, Plano, Arlington, Irving, Frisco, and McKinney.

17 businesses have a numbered rank because they have at least one counted independent source. 0 are listed below without a rank. Nothing on this page is a paid placement, and there is no composite score.

Methodology: Numbered order is the research file's source count, highest first. Ties break on recorded recognition strength: Best Law Firms tier, then Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers listings, then Newsweek, then Vault Law 100, then the research notes' suggested order. A source count of zero is unranked and alphabetical. Rankings are not paid, and this page has no composite score.

Towns covered: Addison, Allen, Anna, Argyle, Arlington, Aubrey, Azle, Bartonville, Burleson, Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Colleyville, Coppell, Cross Roads, Dallas, Denton, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Forney, Fort Worth, Frisco, Garland, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Highland Village, Hurst, Irving, Joshua, Keller, Lake Dallas, Lake Worth, Lavon, Lewisville, Little Elm, Mansfield, McKinney, Melissa, Mesquite, Midlothian, North Richland Hills, Plano, Princeton, Prosper, Richardson, Rockwall, Rowlett, Sachse, Southlake, The Colony, University Park, Watauga, Wylie.

Ranked Law Firms in Dallas-Fort Worth

17 with at least one counted independent source, ordered by source count, then recognition strength, then the research notes.

1

Haynes Boone

2801 N. Harwood Street Suite 2300 Dallas, Texas 75201 · (214) 651-5000 · 1 counted independent source

Haynes Boone, in Dallas, Texas, is a law firm. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law — Dallas/Fort Worth.

2

Munck Wilson Mandala

City Center Fort Worth , Fort Worth · 1 counted independent source

Munck Wilson Mandala is a law firm in Fort Worth, Texas. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Corporate Law — Dallas/Fort Worth.

3

Jackson Walker

2323 Ross Ave., Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75201 · (214) 953-6000 · 1 counted independent source

Jackson Walker is a law firm in Dallas, Texas. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Banking and Finance Law — Dallas/Fort Worth.

4

Kelly Hart & Hallman

9763 Fax FORT WORTH OFFICE 201 Main Street, Suite 2500 Fort Worth, TX 76102 · 1 counted independent source

Kelly Hart & Hallman, in Fort Worth, Texas, is a law firm. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Appellate Practice — Dallas/Fort Worth.

5

Winstead

2728 N. Harwood Street Suite 500 Dallas , Texas 75201 · (214) 745-5400 · 1 counted independent source

Winstead is a law firm in Dallas, Texas. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law — Dallas/Fort Worth.

6

McKool Smith

8700 512.692.8744 Dallas 300 Crescent Court Suite 1200 Dallas, TX 75201 · (214) 978-4000 · 1 counted independent source

In Dallas, Texas, McKool Smith is a law firm. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Bet-the-Company Litigation — Dallas/Fort Worth.

7

Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann

2100 Ross Avenue Suite 2700 Dallas, Texas 75201 · (214) 981-3800 · 1 counted independent source

Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann is a law firm in Dallas, Texas. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Appellate Practice — Dallas/Fort Worth.

8

Carrington Coleman

2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 1800 Dallas, TX 75201 · 214.855.3000 · 1 counted independent source

Carrington Coleman is a law firm in Dallas, Texas. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Appellate Practice — Dallas/Fort Worth.

9

Gibson Dunn (Dallas)

2001 Ross Avenue Suite 2100 Dallas, TX 75201 · (214) 698-3100 · 1 counted independent source

Gibson Dunn (Dallas), in Dallas, Texas, is a law firm. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Appellate Practice — Dallas/Fort Worth.

10

Vinson & Elkins (Dallas)

2001 Ross Avenue Suite 3900 Dallas, Texas 75201 · +1.214.220.7700 · 1 counted independent source

Vinson & Elkins (Dallas), in Dallas, Texas, is a law firm. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law — Dallas/Fort Worth.

11

Baker Botts (Dallas)

Dallas, TX · 1 counted independent source

Baker Botts (Dallas), in Dallas, Texas, is a law firm. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law — Dallas/Fort Worth.

12

Jones Day (Dallas)

Dallas, TX · 1 counted independent source

In Dallas, Texas, Jones Day (Dallas) is a law firm. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Antitrust Law — Dallas/Fort Worth.

13

Akin (Dallas)

Dallas, TX · 1 counted independent source

Akin (Dallas), in Dallas, Texas, is a law firm. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Banking and Finance Law — Dallas/Fort Worth.

14

Holland & Knight (Dallas)

1722 Routh Street Suite 1500 Dallas, Texas 75201 · (214) 964-9500 · 1 counted independent source

Holland & Knight (Dallas) is a law firm in Dallas, Texas. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law — Dallas/Fort Worth.

  • Best Law Firms 2026 — Tier 1 — Commercial Finance Law — Dallas/Fort Worth
  • Best Law Firms 2026 — Tier 1 — Commercial Finance Law — Dallas/Fort Worth
  • Best Law Firms 2026 — Tier 1 — Litigation and Controversy - Tax — Dallas/Fort Worth
  • Best Law Firms 2026 — Tier 1 — Litigation and Controversy - Tax — Dallas/Fort Worth
  • Best Law Firms 2026 — Tier 1 — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law — Dallas/Fort Worth
  • Best Law Firms 2026 — Tier 1 — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law — Dallas/Fort Worth
  • Best Law Firms 2026 — Tier 1 — Commercial Litigation — Dallas/Fort Worth
  • Best Law Firms 2026 — Tier 1 — Commercial Litigation — Dallas/Fort Worth (+60 more)
15

Foley & Lardner (Dallas)

2021 McKinney Avenue Suite 1600 Dallas, TX 75201 · (214) 999-4667 · 1 counted independent source

Foley & Lardner (Dallas) is a law firm in Dallas, Texas. Best Law Firms 2026 records 8 practice rankings, 8 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law — Dallas/Fort Worth (+4 more).

16

Kirkland & Ellis (Dallas)

4550 Travis Street Dallas, TX 75205 · (214) 972-1770 · 1 counted independent source

In Dallas, Texas, Kirkland & Ellis (Dallas) is a law firm. Best Law Firms 2026 records 7 practice rankings, 7 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Commercial Litigation — Dallas/Fort Worth.

17

Bracewell (Dallas)

1445 Ross Avenue Suite 3800 Dallas, TX 75202 · +1.214.468.3800 · 1 counted independent source

In Dallas, Texas, Bracewell (Dallas) is a law firm. Best Law Firms 2026 records 4 practice rankings, 4 at Tier 1, including Tier 1 — Health Care Law — Dallas/Fort Worth.

About Dallas-Fort Worth's Law Firms

What this list covers and how to read it.

The list covers law firms recorded for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex (Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton counties). It is not limited to Dallas-Fort Worth city limits.

Counted sources on the numbered part of this list include Best Law Firms 2026. A star mark or a review total is shown only when the research file records that exact figure.

A numbered row is an editorial order, not a paid position. Every business on this page has a counted independent source, so there is no unranked section.

Our Ranking Methodology

Updated Oct 2026.

This order uses only the research file. Each business has a source count: how many distinct independent publishers were counted. Best Law Firms and individual Best Lawyers listings count as one publisher. Higher source counts come first. A numbered rank requires a source count of at least 1. Other counted sources, including Expertise.com, change that count and do not add a separate strength step.

When source counts match, recorded recognitions break the tie. Best Law Firms Tier 1 ranks above Tier 2, and more Tier 1 rankings rank above fewer. A larger set of recorded tier rankings ranks above a smaller set when the best tier and the Tier 1 count match. Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers listings are next: a full Super Lawyers selection or a Best Lawyers listing outranks Rising Stars and Ones to Watch, and more names outrank fewer. A Newsweek listing is next, and a higher star mark recorded on that Newsweek listing outranks a lower one. A Vault Law 100 rank is next, with a lower rank number ahead of a higher one. Anything still tied follows the research notes' suggested order, then the business name. Avvo review figures are shown when the file records an exact total, and they are not a further tie-break.

A source count of 0 is not a negative mark. Those businesses are under Also serving the area, A to Z, with no number and no score. Sponsored blocks, paid directory placements, and awards that appear only on a business's own site are not counted. Rank on this page is not for sale. There is no featured-partner placement and no composite score.

Source count

Higher counts of distinct independent publishers come first. One counted source is enough for a numbered rank.

Recognition strength

Ties break on Best Law Firms tier, then Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers listings, then Newsweek, then Vault Law 100.

Research order

Remaining ties follow the research notes' suggested order, then the business name. Avvo totals are not a tie-break.

Unranked, and not for sale

Zero counted sources means an alphabetical listing with no number and no score. Rank is not paid.

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