Benchmark Litigation has 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.

Benchmark Litigation has 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.

Benchmark Litigation has 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.