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Offit Kurman Recognized in Legal 500 U.S. National Rankings

June 10, 2026
Offit Kurman Recognized in Legal 500 U.S. National Rankings

Offit Kurman has been recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 United States National Rankings, earning national rankings for its Mergers and Acquisitions: Middle Market and General Commercial Disputes practices.

The firm ranked fourth nationally in Mergers and Acquisitions: Middle Market and fifth nationally in General Commercial Disputes, reflecting continued client confidence and strong performance across key practice areas.

“Being recognized by Legal 500 at the national level is a meaningful acknowledgment of the work our M&A team does every day for middle market businesses,” said Dan Max, Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group Leader. “Our attorneys focus on delivering practical, business minded counsel, and it is especially rewarding to see that approach reflected in client feedback.”

The firm’s Commercial Litigation practice was also recognized for its work handling complex business disputes nationwide.

“This ranking highlights the strength and depth of our commercial litigation team,” said Ryan Boland, Commercial Litigation Practice Group Leader (North). “Our attorneys are committed to guiding clients through high stakes disputes with clarity, efficiency, and a focus on achieving favorable outcomes.”

Anders Sleight, Commercial Litigation Practice Group Leader (South), added, “The Legal 500 recognition underscores the collaborative approach Offit Kurman litigators take across regions. Our team works closely with clients to understand their business objectives and tailor litigation strategies that align with those goals.”

Legal 500 was founded in 1987 by John Pritchard as the original clients’ guide to law firms. Today, it is a data‑driven, AI optimized research platform that benchmarks law firms and practitioners in more than 100 countries worldwide. Its rankings are based on a combination of firm submissions, client feedback, and in-depth analysis conducted by its research team.

About Offit Kurman   

Offit Kurman is a full-service Am Law 200 firm with more than 300 attorneys providing comprehensive legal counsel across 30+ practice areas. Since its founding in 1987, the firm has served dynamic businesses, individuals, and families—helping them maximize business value and protect personal wealth through innovative, entrepreneurial legal solutions. The firm is distinguished by the quality, breadth and global reach of its legal services and a unique operational structure that encourages a culture of collaboration.    

For more information, visit https://www.offitkurman.com

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