Recognition

Our attorneys and policy professionals continually strive to provide excellent service to our clients.  As a reflection of this commitment to excellence, we are proud that an overwhelming majority of our eligible Partners are ranked by a third-party source.  Below is a snapshot of our recent recognition. 

  • RANKINGS & AWARDS IN DETAIL

    Chambers Global

    Van Ness Feldman's Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) and Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) practices are listed among the leaders in the United States.

    Chambers USA

    Van Ness Feldman is home to nationally ranked practices in the areas of:

    In addition, our Environment practice is noted as a leader in Washington, DC and Washington State. Our Real Estate, Energy and Natural Resources, and Zoning/Land Use practices are also listed as leaders in Washington State. Eighteen Van Ness Feldman attorneys are individually ranked.

    Legal 500

    Van Ness Feldman is ranked as a Tier 2 firm for our Native American law practice and our Oil & Gas practice. The firm is also ranked in Conventional Power. The firm is also ranked in Environment: Regulatory, Energy Regulation: Electric Power, and Government Relations.

    Best Law Firms

    Van Ness Feldman is both a nationally and regionally top-ranked "Best Law Firm" as listed by Best Law Firms. The firm has rankings in the following areas: 

    National

    Washington, DC

    Seattle

    Tier 1

    Tier 1

    Tier 1

    Energy Law Energy Law Energy Law
    Environmental Law Energy Regulatory Law Energy Regulatory Law
    Litigation - Environmental Environmental Law Environmental Law
    Native American Law Environmental Litigation Environmental Litigation
    Oil & Gas Law Government Relations Land Use & Zoning Law

    Tier 2

    Natural Resources Law Land Use Litigation
    Natural Resources Law Oil & Gas Law Natural Resources Law
    Land Use & Zoning Law

    Tier 2

    Real Estate Law

    Tier 3

    Transportation Law Water Law
    Transportation Law Native American Law

    Tier 2

    Utilities Law
    Administrative/ Regulatory Law

    Best Lawyers
    Van Ness Feldman is pleased to announce that nearly 60% of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

"Van Ness Feldman provides invaluable advice and counsel. The lawyers have great experience in developing strategies and policies." - Chambers

"The firm has a very deep knowledge of the law and how to operate within the energy regulatory space." - Chambers

“They have a great deal of experience and their insights are really helpful.” - Chambers