Chain | Cohn | Clark Attorneys Earn Coveted Spots in 2026 ‘Best Lawyers in America’ Rankings

Four attorneys at the Law Office of Chain | Cohn | Clark have earned places in the 2026 editions of the prestigious “Best Lawyers in America” and the companion guide, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America,” the publications announced, underscoring the firm’s commitment to legal excellence, but also its deep bench of established and emerging talent.

The awards are as follows:

• David K. Cohn: Best Lawyers in America (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)
• Tanya D. Alsheikh: Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)
• Chad Boyles: Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs)
• Beatriz Trejo: Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants)

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America” recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

The 2026 editions highlight the top 5% of U.S. attorneys,

“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer, in a statement. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.”

Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in more than 75 countries.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. All hopeful candidates must be nominated, vetted by their peers and undergo an authentication process before they are recognized by Best Lawyers. Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, recognition by Best Lawyers is considered a singular distinction.

Selection for Best Lawyers honors is guided by peer review methodology, which begins with nominations from anyone other than the nominee, followed by confidential evaluations from presently recognized lawyers in the same practice area and region. Feedback is collected and reviewed to identify top candidates, who are then confirmed to be in good standing with their local bar associations. Once results are finalized, firms and honorees are notified and the new recognitions are published in print and online. In each practice and metro area, one attorney also earns the title of “Lawyer of the Year,” awarded to the individual with the highest overall peer feedback.

Only about 5% of practicing U.S. attorneys earn a Best Lawyer distinction, underscoring the award’s exclusivity. Nearly 30,000 lawyers participated in the voting process, providing more than 3.4 million confidential evaluations to assess roughly 130,000 vetted nominees. This year’s honorees include 81,420 lawyers across 151 practice areas and over 200 geographic regions.

Tailored to attorneys with fewer than 10 years in practice, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America” spotlights rising legal talent demonstrating excellence in private practice. The 2026 cohort includes 27,241 lawyers from 2,488 firms across 79 practice areas and 199 geographic regions. Only about 2% of early-career attorneys in the United States receive this honor.

“Each honoree exemplifies strong discipline, reputation and professional respect, marking a key milestone early in their career,” according to Best Lawyers.

Added Matt Clark, managing partner and attorney at Chain | Cohn | Clark:

“At Chain | Cohn | Clark, we believe true legal excellence isn’t just about success in the courtroom, it’s about earning the respect of our clients, our peers, and our community every single day,” he said. “These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to integrity, compassion, and results. I couldn’t be prouder of our attorneys who continue to set the bar for what dedicated client advocacy looks like.”

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By the Numbers: 2026 Best Lawyers in America

• Top 5% of practicing U.S. attorneys recognized
• 3.4+ million confidential attorney reviews collected
• 130,000 vetted nominees considered
• 81,420 honorees in 151 practice areas, 200+ metro regions
• 2% of early-career attorneys honored as “Ones to Watch”
• 27,241 “Ones to Watch” honorees from 2,488 firms

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