Shackelford, McKinley & Norton has again been included in the prestigious Best Law Firms legal guide for its standout performance in 15 unique areas of practice, including a total of five top rankings for the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston offices.
Tier 1 DFW Metro
- Banking and Finance Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
Tier 1 Houston Metro
- Insurance Law
- Insurance Litigation
Tier 2 DFW Metro
- Aviation Law
- Construction Law
- Employment Law – Management
- Family Law
- Construction Litigation
- Labor and Employment Litigation
Tier 3 DFW Metro
- Appellate Practice
- Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Patent Law
- Trademark Law
Best Law Firms honorees are selected through a rigorous vetting process involving client surveys, peer evaluation and independent editorial research. To be eligible for consideration, a firm must have at least one attorney to be recognized by The Best Lawyers in America. A total of 15 Shackelford, McKinley & Norton attorneys were honored in the 2026 edition, with an additional four firm attorneys named to the companion Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list.
