Swanson Bernard is pleased to share that the firm has once again been recognized among the nation’s top legal practices in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®. This distinction reflects the firm’s steadfast commitment to delivering sophisticated counsel, dedicated client advocacy, and meaningful results across a diverse range of practice disciplines.
Now in its 17th edition, Best Law Firms® stands as one of the legal industry’s most respected benchmarks of quality and client satisfaction. Covering 127 practice areas across 188 regional jurisdictions, the annual guide evaluates firms through a rigorous, comprehensive assessment that pairs peer reviews and industry leader commentary with substantive quantitative firm data. Central to this process were more than 110,000 client references submitted nationwide, providing direct insight into legal acumen, responsiveness, and service excellence.
In the 2027 rankings, Swanson Bernard achieved honors across eight practice areas in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan market, including new recognition in Nonprofit / Charities Law:
Regional Tier 1
Regional Tier 2
Regional Tier 3
Rooted in Kansas City since 1886, Swanson Bernard couples a century-spanning tradition of practical, high-caliber legal guidance with modern strategic perspective. As the region’s exclusive member firm of Meritas—a global alliance of premier independent law firms—Swanson Bernard offers clients localized insight alongside seamless access to high-caliber legal representation worldwide.
Swanson Bernard extends sincere gratitude to its clients and professional peers whose ongoing collaboration, feedback, and trust make this continued honor possible.