CM Law Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms® Rankings Nationally, Regionally, And Across 15 Practice Areas

CM Law Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms® Rankings Nationally, Regionally, And Across 15 Practice Areas

CM Law is proud to announce that Best Law Firms® has again ranked CM Law PLLC, the largest, national, full-service, women-owned and managed law firm in the U.S., in the 2026 Best Law Firms rankings. Included are multiple National and Regional Tier rankings across a broad spectrum of practice areas. These honors underscore the firm and its partners’ unwavering commitment to excellence, client service, and innovation across industries and geographies.

“We’re honored that Best Lawyers, in partnership with U.S. News & World Report, has again celebrated the global work of our attorneys in so many of our practices,” says Managing Partner Kelly Rittenberry Culhane. “These awards are an incredible acknowledgement of our team’s passion for delivering exceptional results on behalf of our clients. All of us at CM Law are deeply proud of our team and are grateful to our clients for the trust they place in us every day.”

CM Law’s National Recognition

CM Law received three National Tier rankings, an acknowledgement of the firm’s work and the partnership’s reputation, in the following areas:

  • National Tier 1:
    • Technology Law
  • National Tier 2:
    • Commercial Litigation
  • National Tier 3:
    • Information Technology Law

CM Law’s Regional Recognition

In addition to its national Best Law Firm’s rankings, CM Law was also recognized in six major U.S. marketsAtlanta, Austin, Houston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Dallas/Fort Worth — earning 20 individual regional awards.

Regional Rankings:

  • Atlanta
    • Tier 1:
      • Privacy and Data Security Law & Technology Law
    • Tier 2:
      • Commercial Litigation
      • Information Technology Law
    • Tier 3:
      • Litigation – Intellectual Property
      • Real Estate Law
  • Austin
    • Tier 1:
      • Commercial Litigation
    • Tier 2:
      • Construction Law
    • Tier 3:
      • Litigation – Labor and Employment
      • Real Estate Law
  • Dallas/Fort Worth
    • Tier 2:
      • Commercial Litigation
      • Insurance Law
    • Tier 3:
      • Franchise Law
      • Litigation – Intellectual Property
      • Securities Regulation
  • Houston
    • Tier 1:
      • Commercial Litigation
    • Tier 3:
      • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Philadelphia
    • Tier 1:
      • Patent Law
    • Tier 3:
      • Employment Law – Management
      • Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • Washington, D.C.
    • Tier 1:
      • Technology Law

The Best Law Firms rankings are issued annually by Best Lawyers® in partnership with U.S. News & World Report. Inclusion in the Best Law Firms ranking is determined through ri


About CM Law PLLC

CM Law PLLC (cm.law) – formerly Culhane Meadows PLLC – is the largest full-service business law firm in the nation that is both women-owned and managed (WBE). Designed to provide experienced attorneys with an optimal way to practice sophisticated law while maintaining a superior work/life balance, the firm offers fully remote work options, a transparent, merit and math-based compensation structure, and a collaborative culture. Serving a diverse clientele—from individuals and small businesses to over 40 Fortune-ranked companies—CM Law is committed to delivering exceptional legal services across a broad spectrum of industries.


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