Hausfeld earns top Benchmark Litigation honors for 2026 with national and individual recognitions
We are proud to share that Hausfeld has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a “Highly Recommended Top Plaintiff Firm” in the U.S. for 2026. In addition, we once again hold a Tier 2 national ranking in Competition/Antitrust and have been named a “Recommended Top Plaintiff Firm” for the District of Columbia. These recognitions not only highlight Hausfeld's national and regional excellence but also acknowledges several outstanding individuals in our San Francisco and Washington, DC offices.
Congratulations to this year’s honorees:
Litigation Star
- Megan E. Jones
- Hilary K. Scherrer
Future Star
- Melinda R. Coolidge
Hausfeld has established itself as a formidable plaintiff-side firm in Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 rankings, recognized for its global reach and expertise, particularly in antitrust. As Benchmark Litigation notes, Hausfeld is an undisputed trailblazer, identified as a ubiquitous presence by peers on both the plaintiff and defense sides of the “V.” One major defense peer confirms, “Hausfeld is who we almost always see on the plaintiff side if there is antitrust class action. Even if it’s not exclusively them, they are always somewhere in the mix.” Another frequent opponent notes, “They have a wide scope regarding antitrust actions, and they are also huge in sports. I do a great deal of this work, and it’s nearly always against Hausfeld, at least in the biggest and best cases.” Still another sums up the firm’s stature by saying, “Many firms try to do what they do, but Hausfeld is one of the few that gets it right and one of the ones we take the most seriously.”
Benchmark Litigation is the only publication focused exclusively on litigation in the U.S. Research is conducted through extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists, and their clients to identify the leading litigators and firms. During these interviews, Benchmark’s researchers examine recent casework handled by law firms and ask individual litigators to provide their professional opinions on peers and practitioners within their jurisdiction or practice area. The list of “Litigation Stars” reflects only those individuals who were recommended consistently as reputable and effective litigators by clients and peers.
To view the complete list of 2026 rankings, visit Benchmark Litigation’s website here.
