Fennemore Named Mining Law Firm of the Year in 2027 Best Law Firms® Rankings

Phoenix, Arizona – Fennemore has been named Mining Law Firm of the Year in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm also earned an impressive 28 national and 136 regional rankings across diverse practice areas, including top-tier recognition in Commercial Litigation, Natural Resources Law, and Real Estate Law.

“This recognition reflects the depth of our team’s knowledge, their commitment to our clients, and their ability to deliver practical solutions in an increasingly complex environment,” remarked Fennemore’s CEO, James Goodnow.” I’m incredibly proud of what this team continues to accomplish.”

This accomplishment underscores Fennemore’s commitment to excellence in legal service and thought leadership across its practice areas.

National Tier 1

Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Banking and Finance
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Real Estate
Mining Law
Natural Resources Law
Project Finance Law
Real Estate Law
Trademark Law

National Tier 2

Appellate Practice
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Communications Law
Construction Law
Corporate Law
Litigation – Intellectual Property
Litigation – Labor and Employment
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Native American Law
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates

National Tier 3

Banking and Finance Law
Employment Law – Management
Energy Law
Environmental Law
Litigation – Bankruptcy
Litigation – Environmental
Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs

Regional Tier 1

Colorado

Commercial Litigation
Copyright Law
Corporate Law
Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Franchise Law
Insurance Law
Litigation – Banking and Finance
Litigation – Labor and Employment
Litigation – Real Estate
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
Natural Resources Law
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Real Estate Law
Tax Law
Trademark Law

Las Vegas

Banking and Finance Law
Commercial Finance Law
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Real Estate
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Real Estate Law

Oakland

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Litigation – Trusts and Estates
Real Estate Law

Phoenix

Administrative / Regulatory Law
Appellate Practice
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Commercial Finance Law
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Law
Elder Law
Employment Law – Management
Energy Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Environmental Law
Government Relations Practice
Labor Law – Management
Litigation – Banking and Finance
Litigation – Bankruptcy
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Environmental
Litigation – Intellectual Property
Litigation – Labor and Employment
Litigation – Real Estate
Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Litigation – Trusts and Estates
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Mining Law
Native American Law
Natural Resources Law
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Project Finance Law
Real Estate Law
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
Utilities Law
Water Law

Reno

Administrative / Regulatory Law
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Law
Employment Law – Management
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Labor and Employment
Litigation – Real Estate
Real Estate Law

Sacramento

Real Estate Law
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates

San Antonio

Employment Law – Management
Labor Law – Management
Litigation – Labor and Employment

San Diego

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Bankruptcy
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Insurance
Litigation – Real Estate
Real Estate Law

Seattle

Commercial Litigation
Corporate Governance Law
Litigation – Intellectual Property
Litigation – Real Estate
Tucson
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Regional Tier 2

Colorado

Bet-the-Company Litigation
Employment Law – Management
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Litigation – Bankruptcy
Litigation – Intellectual Property
Litigation – Trusts and Estates
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Trusts and Estates
Inland Empire
Land Use and Zoning Law

Las Vegas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Land Use and Zoning Law
Litigation – Trusts and Estates

Oakland
Land Use and Zoning Law
Litigation – Bankruptcy
Trusts and Estates

Phoenix

Bet-the-Company Litigation
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Communications Law
Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
Litigation – Municipal
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Trademark Law

Reno

Appellate Practice
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Energy Law
Litigation – Banking and Finance
Litigation – Trusts and Estates

Sacramento
Litigation – Trusts and Estates

San Diego
Insurance Law

Seattle
Litigation – Labor and Employment

Regional Tier 3

Colorado

Banking and Finance Law
Land Use and Zoning Law
Litigation – Insurance
Litigation – Patent
Mining Law
Patent Law

Minneapolis
Real Estate Law

Phoenix

Health Care Law
Litigation – Securities
Patent Law
Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants

Reno
Gaming Law

Tucson
Tax Law

About Best Lawyers

The U.S. News Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are compiled annually and are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer reviews from leading attorneys, and additional information provided by law firms. All of the data is combined into an overall “Best Law Firms” score for each firm. This score is then compared to other firms within the same metropolitan area and at the national level to generate each tier.

About Fennemore.

For more than 140 years, Am Law 200 law firm Fennemore has been blazing a trail of legal entrepreneurship. With an unrelenting commitment to innovation, collaboration, and people, Fennemore partners with businesses across the country to position them ahead of the competition. From pioneering the use of cutting-edge AI to building platforms that supercharge its teams, Fennemore is not just keeping pace—it’s accelerating ahead. With a storied history of client success and industry-leading job satisfaction, Fennemore is redefining what’s possible in the legal industry. For more information, visit FennemoreLaw.com.