November 5, 2026 - Baker Botts earned top recognition across a broad range of practice groups and in major markets throughout the country in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms. The guide ranked Baker Botts in 134 practice areas, including 91 Tier 1 rankings, and honored the firm with its "Law Firm of the Year" award in Natural Resources Law. 

Rankings are determined through an extensive research process that incorporates feedback from clients and professional references, evaluating firms on a variety of criteria including expertise, responsiveness, business acumen, cost-effectiveness, civility and overall client service. 

The National Tier 1 practice area rankings include:  


Baker Botts also earned 76 Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings across seven major markets, including Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.  

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