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Thursday, November 27, 2025

Forbes 2025 Best In-State Lawyers List - Forbes

  • Last year was a blockbuster for the legal industry as a whole. Buoyed by a strong economy, lawyer and law firm revenue increased across the board. But with tariffs, the stock market and trade wars roiling the economy, the outlook for 2025 has been hazy.
    Business deals in limbo and drops in company valuations resulting from unprecedented economic policies have created a trickle down of uncertainty for law firms–but the state of the industry is strong. Government contracts, labor and employment, immigration and litigation groups in particular have seen an uptick in work as organizations wade through executive orders, federal grant terminations, DOGE decrees and DEI investigations. So too have environmental and antitrust lawyers who are helping clients navigate labyrinthine changes in regulations, standards and laws. Meanwhile, tech sector practices continue expanding, with unique growth opportunities in AI, renewable energy and aeronautics.
    No matter the specialization or economic climate, attorneys will be in demand. The challenge for legal professionals is to harness the zeitgeist and construct a successful practice that can weather the winds of change. According to our top lawyers, it’s a straightforward formula: Build trust with clients. Prove reliability with colleagues. Gain respect and credibility from arbiters. Keep learning. Do great work.
    The challenge for those seeking legal representation is no less daunting: How to find the right lawyer for you? To that end, we...


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