Chambers USA 2025

BCLP is proud to announce the firm’s recognition in the Chambers USA 2025 Guide, a testament to the firm’s enduring commitment to excellence across practices and jurisdictions.

This year, BCLP received rankings for 38 practice groups at both the regional and national levels. Additionally, 80 lawyers were individually recognized for the caliber of their counsel and the impact of their contributions within their respective fields—a reflection of the breadth of experience across the firm.

This year’s Chambers USA Guide included 11 BCLP lawyers who were ranked for the first time. These include Suzanne A. Crespo for Nationwide: Sports Law; George Chen for Arizona: Intellectual Property; Cathryn R. Benedict for Missouri: Tax; Jennifer B. Dempsey and William V. Custer for Georgia: Litigation: Products Liability; Stefani L. Wittenauer and Timothy J. Hasken for Missouri: Litigation: Products Liability; Jill J. Chalmers for Colorado:  Intellectual Property; Eric P. Schroeder for Georgia: Litigation: General Commercial; Sean K. McElenney for Arizona: Litigation: General Commercial; and Michael J. Hofmann for Colorado: Litigation: General Commercial.

BCLP also earned Band 1 rankings in nine practice areas, highlighting the firm’s continued leadership in key sectors and jurisdictions. Regionally, the firm earned Band 1 rankings in the following categories:

• Arizona – Intellectual Property
• Colorado – Banking & Finance
• Georgia – Antitrust
• Illinois – Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded
• Missouri – Tax
• Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds - Litigation: General Commercial
• Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds – Corporate/M&A 
• Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds – Environment
• Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds - Litigation: General Commercial
• New York – Environment

 The firm also received new rankings in the following areas:

• Illinois: Labor and Employment: Highly Regarded
• Missouri: Litigation: Products Liability 
• Nationwide: Privacy and Data Security
• Nationwide: Products Liability and Mass Torts

Highlights from our clients:

Arizona – Intellectual Property: “BCLP is a fantastic partner. I can’t say enough good things about them. The lawyers are thoughtful, strategic and effective.”

Colorado – Corporate/M&A: “The BCLP team offers deep experience and a very practical approach.”

Georgia – Antitrust: “BCLP is highly regarded for defending corporations facing allegations of price-fixing and anti-competitive behavior, with special skill in opt-out cases.”

Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds – Environment: “The BCLP environmental support team takes the time to get to know our industry and gives practical, tailored advice. The firm is terrific, experts in the field and very helpful.”

Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds – Corporate/M&A: “BCLP offers technical competency and is able to prioritize the needs of the customer.”

New York – Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance: “The team is smart, commercial and has deep subject matter knowledge. BCLP is able to define the full picture and considerations when developing solution strategies and responses to issues.”

USA Nationwide – Franchising: “A great firm with great people. They provide end-to-end client support, are easy to work with and deliver fast responses.” 

USA Nationwide – Product Liability & Mass Tort: Highly Regarded: “The lawyers pay attention to their client’s needs and concerns. The firm's wide array of services means they can provide a strong defense while also providing everyday practical advice.”

 USA Nationwide – Sports Law: “I have not yet asked a question that they could not advise on, nor have they given an answer that I didn't trust.”

 USA Nationwide – Retail: “The team's ability to communicate complex, nuanced issues in easy-to-understand, business-friendly terms are a tremendous value-add to our clients.”

The following BCLP lawyers are recognized as leading attorneys in the 2025 Chambers USA guide, including those lawyers named nationally or regionally to "Eminent Practitioners," "Senior Statespeople," "Up and Coming" or "Associates to Watch" lists:

Complete list of lawyer and practice group rankings.

Chambers and Partners compiles its annual USA guide based on extensive independent research and thousands of interviews with clients and legal professionals. Rankings are awarded based on qualities most valued by clients—including technical skill, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, and depth of experience.

With a long-standing history of evaluating the legal market, Chambers has become a trusted benchmark for decision-makers seeking top legal talent across markets nationwide.