Anna E. Walp
Marketing Manager
602.530.8019
anna.walp@gknet.com
PHOENIX, Ariz. & SANTA FE, New Mexico (November 6, 2025) – Gallagher & Kennedy, a full-service litigation and business transaction law firm, has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms in nine practice areas nationally and 42 practice areas in Phoenix and Santa Fe, Gallagher & Kennedy is proud to earn this distinguished and prestigious accolade.
“At Best Lawyers, we are proud to recognize law firms that show an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction,” said Philip Greer, Chief Executive Officer of Best Lawyers. “In the legal arena, credibility is earned through consistent quality, which has propelled these firms to the forefront of the legal industry.”
Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. earned the following rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®:
- National Tier 2
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Natural Resources Law
- National Tier 3
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Environmental Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Environmental
- Securities Regulation
- Metropolitan Tier 1
- Phoenix
- Appellate Practice
- Aviation Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- DUI / DWI Defense
- Employment Law – Management
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Environmental Law
- Insurance Law
- Phoenix
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Litigation – Municipal
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Natural Resources Law
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Santa Fe
- Environmental Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Metropolitan Tier 2
- Phoenix
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Commercial Finance Law
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Energy Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation – Environmental
- Litigation – Securities
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Professional Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Securities Regulation
- Santa Fe
- Litigation – Environmental
- Metropolitan Tier 3
- Phoenix
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Franchise Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Litigation – Trusts and Estates
- Utilities Law
- Phoenix
- Phoenix
Firms included in the 2026 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Achieving a ranking in Best Law Firms signifies high-quality legal practice and a depth of legal proficiency. Recognized firms, categorized into three tiers, receive acclaim on both national and metropolitan levels, reflecting the extent of their practice and geographic reach. Receiving a tier designation represents an elite status, reflecting the integrity and reputation earned by law firms.
About Best Law Firms
The 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas. The transparent, collaborative research process employs qualitative and quantitative data from peer and client reviews, supported by proprietary algorithmic technology, to produce a tiered system of industry-led rankings of the top 4% of the industry.
Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, is the most credible ranking of exceptional law firms globally. It is rooted in a rigorous, peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation. A ranking from Best Law Firms signifies a high-quality practice and a breadth of legal expertise. For more information, visit www.bestlawfirms.com.
About Gallagher & Kennedy
Established in 1978, Gallagher & Kennedy is an Arizona-based law firm with more than 60 attorneys in Arizona and New Mexico representing clients from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. The firm’s clientele includes Freeport McMoRan, Inc., Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, The Fertilizer Institute, Grand Canyon University, and Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Learn more at www.gknet.com or call 602-530-8019.