recognition

Taft attorneys are consistently recognized for their accomplishments by their peers as well as by prestigious publications covering the legal profession. Here is a sampling of why Taft is among the most respected law firms in America.

  • 95 Taft attorneys were honored with inclusion in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
    • Ranked #1 in Indiana in Technology Law
    • Ranked #1 in Ohio in Antitrust Law
    • Ranked #1 in Ohio in Appellate Law
    • Ranked #1 in Ohio in Gaming Law
    • Ranked #1 in Ohio in International Trade and Finance Law
    • Ranked #1 in Ohio in Venture Capital Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cincinnati, OH in Antitrust Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cincinnati, OH in Appellate Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cincinnati, OH in Banking Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cincinnati, OH in Corporate Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cincinnati, OH in Employee Benefits Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cincinnati, OH in Health Care Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cincinnati, OH in International Trade and Finance Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cincinnati, OH in Non-Profit/Charities Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cincinnati, OH in Tax Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cincinnati, OH in Trusts and Estates Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cincinnati, OH in Venture Capital Law 
    • Ranked #1 in Cleveland, OH in Administrative Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cleveland, OH in Family Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cleveland, OH in Gaming Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cleveland, OH in Real Estate Law
    • Ranked #1 in Cleveland, OH in Venture Capital Law
    • Ranked #1 in Dayton, OH in Labor and Employment Law
    • Ranked #1 in Indianapolis, IN in Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law
    • Ranked #1 in Indianapolis, IN in Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
    • Ranked #1 in Indianapolis, IN in Technology Law
       
  • 31 Taft attorneys and 9 Practice Areas (Corporate/M&A; Labor & Employment; Intellectual Property; Banking & Finance; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Litigation: General Commercial; Real Estate; and Natural Resources & Environment; Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation) are listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2011. 
  • 71 Taft attorneys were named Super Lawyers for 2010 by Law & Politics magazine
  • 33 Taft attorneys were named Rising Stars for 2010 by Law & Politics magazine
  • 20 Taft attorneys in the Cincinnati office were named as Leading Lawyers for 2010 by CincyBusiness magazine. 
  • 2 litigation attorneys and 3 real estate attorneys in the Cleveland office were named "Leaders in their Field" by Chambers USA 2011.
  • Taft was ranked a 2011 “Highly Recommended Firm” in Ohio by Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to America's leading business litigation firms and attorneys.
  • 3 Taft litigation attorneys were named “Local Litigation Stars” in the practice areas of commercial litigation and securitiies by Benchmark Litigation 2011.
  • 3 Taft attorneys have been honored by Cincinnati Magazine as Cincinnati 2008 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers.
  • One of the Top 100 law firms Fortune 1000 clients cite – unprompted and by name – for delivering superior client service (BTI Client Service A-Team 2011).
  • Recognized as a "Go-To Law Firm" by Corporate Counsel magazine, based on a survey of Fortune 500 companies, in Labor & Employment and Intellectual Property.
  • Taft was named one of the Top 100 Law Firms for Women in 2007 by MultiCultural Law magazine.
  • Named a "Best of the Best" Real Estate law firm by Midwest Real Estate News in 2008.
  • 4 Taft attorneys are Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
  • 2 Taft attorneys are Fellows of the American College of Bankruptcy.
  • 1 Taft attorney is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Council.
  • 3 Taft attorneys are Fellows of the American College of Matrimonial Lawyers.
  • 1 Taft attorney is a Fellow of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel.
  • Two Taft attorneys have been honored as Trial Lawyers of the Year by the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Foundation. This prestigious award is bestowed on the trial lawyers who make the most significant contributions to the public interest by trying or settling precedent-setting cases.