LA Times Studios Releases Top Law Firms and 2026 Legal Visionaries

Glaser Weil has once again been recognized among Los Angeles’ Top 125 law firms, ranking No. 42 based on attorney headcount.

The firm was also named one of the Top 25 Litigation Law Firms in Los Angeles County, ranking No. 21 with more than 44 litigation attorneys handling a broad spectrum of high-stakes matters. The team regularly represents clients in complex disputes across entertainment, real estate, finance, employment, intellectual property and construction, among others.

In the same issue, Patricia L. Glaser and Chris Manderson were honored as 2026 Legal Visionaries—a distinction recognizing attorneys who pair exceptional legal skill and results with forward-thinking approaches that shape the profession and serve their clients, their firms and their communities.

In conjunction with its annual rankings, LA Times Studios also published a feature titled “The Region’s Top Law Firms Go All-In on Tech, Sports, and Entertainment,” which highlighted some of the year’s most notable litigation and corporate work, including Glaser Weil’s recent victory for Chestlen Development. The firm secured a $174.7 million award on behalf of Chestlen—owner of the 52-story, 755-room W Hotel and Element Hotel (Marriott) in Philadelphia—in a complex dispute against Sylmar-based general contractor Tutor Perini Building Corp. and related surety bond issuers. Glaser Weil partners Peter Sheridan and Rob Lee led this matter.

Glaser Weil stands alongside some of the nation’s most prominent firms, recognized for its deep bench of trial lawyers and a results-driven approach across a wide range of litigation disciplines.

Read the full May 2026 issue.