Jackson Walker announces its inclusion in Legal 500’s United States 2026 Nationwide guide, with rankings in the following areas:
- General Commercial Disputes – Mid-Market ($0–250M)
- M&A: Middle-Market ($0–250M)
Legal 500 is a leading, independent legal directory that evaluates law firms based on a rigorous research process, including firm submissions, client feedback, and interviews with practitioners across the market. The United States Nationwide guide covers more than 120 practice areas and recognizes firms that demonstrate market leadership, depth of talent, and the ability to handle complex matters across jurisdictions.
Jackson Walker’s ranking in General Commercial Disputes – Mid-Market ($0–250M) highlights the firm’s strength in handling sophisticated business-to-business disputes, including breach of contract matters, across a range of industries. The ranking also reflects the firm’s trial capabilities and experience in domestic arbitration matters. Legal 500 noted the following about Jackson Walker:
“The commercial dispute team at Jackson Walker operates at a national level with considerable experience in handling complex commercial disputes in all industries. Ross Forbes leads the firm’s Trial & Appellate Litigation group in Dallas, overseeing around 150 litigators and focusing on the most complex and high-stakes disputes. In Austin, Josh Romero chairs the firm’s litigation practice, playing a key role in leading complex, high-stakes commercial disputes representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Houston-based Tré Fischer frequently handles bet-the-company disputes worth hundreds of millions of dollars across the energy, environmental, manufacturing, and real estate industries.”
The firm’s recognition in M&A: Middle-Market ($0–250M) underscores its work advising clients on strategic corporate transactions, including private equity backed deals and roll-up transactions across the healthcare, manufacturing, and energy sectors. The ranking also reflects the firm’s ability to support transactions with strong ancillary practices such as tax, regulatory, executive benefits and compensation, and employment. Legal 500 noted the following about Jackson Walker:
“Jackson Walker’s active practice is praised by clients for offering a ‘full suite of services’ where the team regularly advises on a host of M&A matters, and is frequently seen working alongside the tax, employment, employee benefits and IP teams. From the firm’s Dallas office, Alden Crow leads the corporate team, handling domestic and international transactions with notable proficiency in the healthcare sector. Also located in Dallas, Mario Perez Dolan is a key contact in Texas for mid-market acquisitions and Chapter 11 restructurings. From the Austin team, Carlos Treviño frequently assists clients from Mexico and Latin America on both inbound and outbound transactions, and Michael F. Meskill leads the Corporate & Securities group.”
These recognitions reinforce Jackson Walker’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and achieving strong results for clients across the country.
Notably, Jackson Walker also achieved significant recognition in Legal 500’s inaugural US Elite guide, which highlights leading lawyers at top regional firms across major U.S. markets. A total of 43 Jackson Walker attorneys were selected—more than any firm in Texas—underscoring the firm’s depth of talent and leadership across key practice areas.
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About Jackson Walker
Since 1887, Jackson Walker has represented some of the most influential companies and business leaders in the world. Today, we remain firmly rooted in Texas while serving clients around the globe. With more than 500 attorneys, we are the largest law firm in the state. Jackson Walker consistently ranks among leading firms in Chambers and Partners, Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers, and as a BTI Client Service A-Team honoree based on feedback from corporate counsel. For more information, visit jw.com.