Goldman Ismail and Partners Earn Top-Tier Rankings in Legal 500 United States 2026

In the 2026 rankings by Legal 500 USA, Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP and several partners were once again recognized as top-tier for outstanding litigation work nationwide.

Rankings are based on confidential interviews of in-house counsel and firm practice leaders as well as independent assessments of recent work. The firm received client satisfaction accolades across all categories, including client experience, lawyer and team quality, billing and efficiency, and sector knowledge. Goldman Ismail would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our outstanding clients for their ongoing support in helping us earn this distinction.

The firm received a Tier 1 ranking in U.S. Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action - Defense: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, the seventeenth year in a row the firm has received a ranking in this category. Individually in this same category, Tarek Ismail maintained Hall of Fame status, Joe Tomaselli, Ken Baum, Shayna Cook, and Brian O’Donoghue continue to be recognized as Leading Partners, and Jennifer Greenblatt, Rami Fakhouri, and Emma Ross were again named Next Generation Partners.

Goldman Ismail was also ranked in U.S. General Commercial Disputes – Premium ($500m+) with Tarek Ismail named a Leading Partner in that category. Tarek Ismail and Shayna Cook were also ranked in U.S. Leading Trial Lawyers.

The firm also earned a Tier 1 ranking in the inaugural U.S. Commercial Disputes – Boutique Firms table. Alan Littmann was named a Leading Partner in the category.

Our complete 2026 Legal 500 rankings and commentary about our firm are available here and here.