Schwabe is excited to share that several of its industry groups have received national and regional top-tier rankings in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms^®. This achievement underscores Schwabe’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its dedication to solving the most complex challenges for its clients.

The firm has earned a national Tier 1 firm ranking in Native American Law, a recognition that highlights the exceptional work of Schwabe’s Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations Industry Group. Chris Slottee and Connie Sue Martin, the co-heads of the industry group, remarked: “We’re proud of the acknowledgment of our team, the depth of our understanding of Native American law, Alaska Native Corporations, and the issues that are important to them, and the great work we do on behalf of our clients.”

In addition to the national Tier 1 accolade, Schwabe has secured national Tier 2 rankings in Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental, and Natural Resources Law. National Tier 3 rankings have been awarded in Copyright Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Real Estate Law, and Trademark Law.

These esteemed rankings are derived from a rigorous appraisal process that consists of collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review by leading attorneys, and a thorough assessment of additional information provided by participating law firms. Schwabe’s rankings are a testament to its commitment to delivering impactful solutions for its clients.

Furthermore, Schwabe has been awarded 35 top regional ‎rankings across our markets:

National Tier 1

• Native American Law

National Tier 2

• Environmental Law
• Litigation – Environmental
• Natural Resources Law

National Tier 3

• Copyright Law
• Land Use and Zoning Law
• Litigation – Intellectual Property
• Real Estate Law
• Trademark Law

Metropolitan Tier 1

 Anchorage, Alaska

• Admiralty & Maritime Law
• Commercial Litigation

Eugene, Oregon

• Land Use and Zoning Law

Portland, Oregon

• Admiralty and Maritime Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Environmental Law
• Litigation – Environmental
• Litigation – Intellectual Property
• Patent Law
• Real Estate Law
• Tax Law
• Trademark Law

Seattle, Washington

• Admiralty and Maritime Law
• Environmental Law
• Land Use and Zoning Law
• Native American Law
• Natural Resources Law

Metropolitan Tier 2

 Alaska

• Labor Law – Management

Portland, Oregon

• Copyright Law
• Corporate Governance Law
• Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
• Employment Law – Management
• Energy Law
• Labor Law – Management
• Land Use and Zoning Law
• Litigation – Labor and Employment
• Litigation and Controversy – Tax
• Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Water Law

 Seattle, Washington

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Copyright Law
• Litigation – Environmental
• Real Estate Law

 Metropolitan Tier 3

 Anchorage, Alaska

• Employment Law – Management

 Seattle, Washington

• Trademark Law