Jackson Walker has been recognized by BTI Consulting Group as one of the nation’s “Intimidating Opponents” in its 2026 BTI Litigation Outlook report.
Each year, BTI interviews more than 350 legal decision makers responsible for litigation at large organizations with $1 billion or more in revenue. Their feedback is used to determine the law firms who are best at delivering favorable results in complex commercial litigation, complex employment litigation, class actions, intellectual property litigation, securities and finance litigation, product liability litigation, and cybersecurity litigation.
Based on feedback from interviewees, BTI identifies the leading law firms that are “Most Feared in Litigation” for their fearless nature, urgency, relentlessness, and aggressive strategy. Jackson Walker is proud to have been recognized in this list since 2021. As an “Intimidating Opponent,” Jackson Walker is lauded for devising smarter strategies others miss, remaining strategically unpredictable, thriving on changing circumstances, and playing to win.
“Being singled out by BTI as an ‘Intimidating Opponent’ is gratifying because it reflects direct feedback from the lawyers who sit across the table from us,” said Ross Forbes, chair of Jackson Walker’s litigation practice. “Earning this recognition once again underscores the relentless preparation, creativity, and tenacity our trial teams bring to every engagement. We are honored that our clients continue to trust us with their most difficult disputes.”
Meet Jackson Walker
Founded in 1887, Jackson Walker is the largest firm in the state with over 500 attorneys across six Texas offices, 30% of whom practice litigation. Our diverse experience covers a broad range of industry sectors and specialty practice areas and takes us into courthouses across the state and nearly every Texas county. Our trial practice also spans the U.S., as we have litigated cases in all 50 states.
Since the launch of the Texas Business Courts in September 2024, Jackson Walker has quickly established itself as one of the leading firms for high-stakes commercial litigation in this new forum. In just one year, the firm has become a top choice for parties navigating complex business disputes across the court’s five active divisions. Clients consistently turn to Jackson Walker for their expertise and proven results in handling sophisticated matters before the Texas Business Courts, further solidifying the firm’s reputation for excellence in commercial litigation.
In addition to being named among the “Most Feared in Litigation” by BTI Consulting Group since 2021, the firm has also been recognized this year in the “BTI Client Service A-Team” and “Employment Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders” lists for 2025. The firm has also recently recognized as a top Texas firm in the area of Litigation: General Commercial in the recently released Chambers USA Guide and among the Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers with 26 national and 140 metropolitan rankings in the 2025 edition.
To explore the firm’s experience, visit our Trial & Appellate Litigation practice page.
For more information about leading litigation firms, see the BTI Litigation Outlook 2026 report.
