Press Release | October 31, 2025

Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Labaton Keller Sucharow and Its Attorneys in 2026 Rankings

Benchmark Litigationhas recognized Labaton Keller Sucharow as one of the top plaintiffs' firms in the nation in its 2026 definitive guide to America’s leading litigation law firms and attorneys. This achievement exemplifies the Firm’s drive to redefine industry standards through exceptional results and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.


The Firm received a total of 4 practice group rankings and 9 individual rankings.


Practice Group Rankings

  • Top Plaintiffs Firm

  • National Securities Litigation – Tier 1

  • Dispute Resolution New York – Recommended

  • Dispute Resolution Delaware – Recommended


National Stars - Securities

  • Michael P. Canty

  • Jonathan Gardner

  • Carol C. Villegas


Litigation Stars

  • Michael P. Canty

  • Jonathan Gardner

  • Carol C. Villegas

  • Ned Weinberger


Future Stars

  • Guillaume Buell

  • Alfred L. Fatale III

  • Francis P. McConville

  • Mark D. Richardson

  • Irina Vasilchenko


In further recognition of the Firm’s top tier talent, Partner Carol C. Villegas was named among the “Top 250 Women in Litigation” and Partners Jake Bissell-Linsk, James T. Christie, Brendan W. Sullivan, and Jonathan D. Waisnor were named to Benchmark’s “40 & Under” list earlier this year.


A full analysis of the Firm can be found here.

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