Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC (LLG) has once again been named one of the Best Law Firms in America, as ranked by Best Lawyers®. The firm earned national recognition in franchise law for the ninth consecutive year, as well as in its environmental and real estate litigation practices, reflecting the firm’s sustained excellence and broad trial capabilities. In addition, LLG was honored across more than twenty additional practice areas in the Milwaukee metropolitan rankings, including commercial litigation, trademark law and mass tort litigation, further underscoring its depth, consistency and commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes for clients.
“Being named among the nation’s Best Law Firms is a meaningful honor for our team, and the exceptional work we do every day on behalf of our clients,” said LLG founding partner Jack Laffey. “The firm’s philosophy of being relentless, inspired, committed and authentic guides every case we take on, and these principles drive our service to our clients. This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us because it is feedback from our clients that informs the selection process. There can be no greater honor.”
Best Law Firms® has long been a definitive guide for those seeking authoritative legal insight, identifying firms recognized for their quality, specialized knowledge and commitment to excellence. Rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and professional reference evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, industry leader interviews and a detailed review of firm submissions.
| National Recognition | Years |
|---|---|
| Franchise Law | 2018–2026 |
| Litigation – Environmental | 2022–2026 |
| Litigation – Real Estate | 2026 |
| Local Recognition | Years |
|---|---|
| Appellate Practice | 2018–2026 |
| Bet-the-Company Litigation | 2020–2026 |
| Commercial Litigation | 2018–2026 |
| Construction Law | 2022–2026 |
| Copyright Law | 2025–2026 |
| Employment Law – Individuals | 2023–2026 |
| Employment Law – Management | 2025–2026 |
| Environmental Law | 2025–2026 |
| Franchise Law | 2018–2026 |
| Insurance Law | 2022–2026 |
| Litigation – Construction | 2022–2026 |
| Litigation – Environmental | 2022–2026 |
| Litigation – Insurance | 2022–2026 |
| Litigation – Intellectual Property | 2022–2026 |
| Litigation – Labor & Employment | 2020–2026 |
| Litigation – Municipal | 2025–2026 |
| Litigation – Real Estate | 2021–2026 |
| Litigation – Trusts & Estates | 2025–2026 |
| Mass Tort / Class Actions – Defendants | 2022–2026 |
| Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants | 2022–2026 |
| Product Liability Litigation – Defendants | 2018–2026 |
| Trademark Law | 2025–2026 |
| Trusts and Estates | 2025–2026 |


