The 2026 Chambers USA rankings reflect Schwabe’s deliberate focus on a defined set of industries and our ability to bring integrated legal and business insight to complex client challenges.

These results reflect the trust our clients place in us and the way our teams work across practices to deliver coordinated, industry-specific solutions. We are proud to serve them.

Notably, our Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations group was nationally ranked in Native American Law while maintaining its distinguished Band 1 ranking in that category in Alaska. Chambers recognized the team as “a robust Native Law practice, regularly working with Alaska Native Corporations, ANC settlement trusts, and tribal ‎governments. The team is adept at handling a range of matters, including corporate governance, government contracting, transactions, and more.”

This recognition reflects Schwabe’s long-standing commitment to Native American and Alaska Native Corporations, where corporate, regulatory, transactional, and litigation experience come together to support complex governance and business objectives.

The Real Estate and Construction industry group achieved a Band 1 ranking for the third consecutive year, and the Construction group held its Band 2 designation for the second year in Oregon. These results reflect Schwabe’s ability to support complex development projects by integrating real estate, construction, environmental, and land use experience for clients across the Pacific Northwest.

Schwabe’s Natural Resources group continues to be recognized as a leader in the environmental and energy sectors, earning rankings in Environmental Law in Oregon (Band 2) and Washington (Band 3). Across the Pacific Northwest, the firm is recognized for its strength in water law issues, forestry and environmental litigation, permitting, compliance, and litigation, as well as its specialized knowledge in environmental issues intersecting with Native American Law.

With 11 years of Band 1 rankings in Intellectual Property in Oregon, the team continues to deliver innovative solutions to clients across the key industries we serve. The Corporate/M&A practice earned a higher Band 2 ranking and is recognized for its skill in structuring diverse business transactions, especially in the timber and manufacturing industries.

“These rankings recognize more than legal excellence,” said Schwabe CEO Tom Tongue. “They reflect the collaborative way our attorneys work across practices and industries to help clients navigate complex challenges and seize new opportunities. We are honored to earn the trust of our clients and peers.”

Chambers is the world’s leading legal data and analytics provider. The company has highlighted the top lawyers and law firms across the USA for more than two decades. The annual Chambers ranking is one of the definitive sources for law firm and attorney rankings due to its extensive market research. Below are summaries of Schwabe’s recognized practice areas and attorneys, as well as select comments Chambers received from Schwabe clients:

Construction (Oregon)

Chambers shared that the Schwabe Construction team is “well-equipped to handle both non-contentious and contentious construction work for its clients. Its transactional practice sees it regularly advise on contracts including requests for proposals and design-build contracts, including for large transportation projects. The team also has experience representing market participants in a range of litigation.”

A client stated: “Schwabe and its partners take clients seriously. I always receive information, explanations, and solutions at each interaction, no matter the challenge I face or the questions I may have. This is invaluable to businesses in our industry.”

Corporate/M&A (Oregon)

Chambers noted Schwabe’s Corporate/M&A “attorneys care about the client, and it shows in their work product and timing. They are also very up to date on our industry and the issues we’re concerned about.”

One client stated: “Schwabe is distinguished for its deal-first mentality and streamlined execution.”

Environment (Oregon)

Chambers shared that the Natural Resources Industry Group “offers strength in water law issues, forestry, and environmental litigation” for a “robust client base that includes those involved in the manufacturing, mining, transportation, and energy industries.” It continues that Schwabe “offers wide-ranging advice on permitting, compliance, and liability” and “niche expertise in matters at the intersection of environmental law and Native American law” with “further expertise in forestry and agriculture-related mandates, as well as waste water and cleanup issues.”

A source shared: “The attorneys at Schwabe have an impeccable track record. The team provides thoughtful strategy and counsel, manages expectations very well and is diligent in researching and communicating information.”

Environment (Washington)

Chambers shared that the Natural Resources Industry Group “is well-versed in advising clients on renewable and alternative energy matters.” It continues that Schwabe “is particularly noted for their strength in environmental Native American law” and “is active across a range of sectors, including natural resources, ports, manufacturing, and construction.”

A client stated: “The team is strategic in their approach, as well as dedicated and highly responsive.”

Immigration (Oregon)

Chambers noted, “Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt’s well-regarded business immigration practice provides advice on a broad range of mandates, including labor certifications, investment visas, and family-based matters.”

Intellectual Property (Oregon)

The Intellectual Property practice has a client base [that] “includes many leading Northwest companies from a number of industries, including technology, engineering, natural resources, and manufacturing, as well as healthcare and biotechnology.” Chambers noted “the depth of talent possessed by its bench, with recognized expertise in strategic counseling and prosecution issues. Further highlighted for its expanding IP litigation practice, with notable strengths in patent infringement cases and trade secret disputes.”

A client noted: “The Schwabe team brings a highly strategic perspective to product design protection, quickly identifying the features that will best support long-term brand and IP strength.”

Labor & Employment (Oregon)

Schwabe’s Labor and Employment services were highlighted as a “comprehensive practice which covers all of its clients’ employment needs, including litigation and compliance counseling. The team holds well-known labor expertise advising employers on union election campaigns and collective bargaining. The group demonstrates considerable knowledge on employee benefits matters, as well as in related legal disciplines such as business immigration. Lawyers are experienced in representing clients from sectors such as technology, financial services, transportation, and natural resources.”

A source stated: “Schwabe offers a great deal of experience in all facets of labor and employment law, with very timely response times.”

Litigation: General Commercial (Alaska)

Chambers indicates that Schwabe’s litigation practice “demonstrates considerable strengths across a broad spectrum of contentious mandates, including alternative dispute resolution. Offers a solid pool of skilled litigators across the Pacific Northwest. The firm demonstrates significant experience representing individuals in all levels of court, including before the Supreme Court.”

A client noted: “The team is always responsive and timely under extreme time pressure.”

Litigation: General Commercial (Oregon)

Schwabe’s general commercial services were spotlighted as a “respected litigation practice that demonstrates proficiency in an array of commercial disputes, acting on both the defense and plaintiff side. The team has experience working on false advertising, product liability, environmental, maritime, and real estate litigation. The department also handles large-scale union and employment litigation. Clients come from all sectors, including agricultural, technological, entertainment, and insurance.”

A client comment reads: “We are impressed with Schwabe’s strategic discussions, proactive suggestions, and ability to scale its involvement as needed. They are also very responsive.”

Native American Law (USA-Nationwide)

Chambers highlighted Schwabe’s Native American Law practice as known for “representing Alaska Native Corporations on matters including regulatory, finance, construction, and litigation. They have a breadth of experienced practitioners specializing in representing tribal entities.”

A client comment read: “Schwabe delivers fast, efficient results, providing clear and actionable guidance without unnecessary delay.”

Native American Law (Alaska)

Chambers noted Schwabe has a “robust Native Law practice, regularly working with Alaska Native Corporations, ANC settlement trusts, and tribal ‎governments. The team is adept at handling a range of matters, including corporate governance, government contracting, transactions, and more.”

A client stated: “The team’s knowledge of Alaska Native Corporations and related legislation is outstanding.”

Real Estate and Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Oregon)

Chambers calls Schwabe’s Real Estate practice a “well-regarded real estate practice [that] is skilled in acquisitions, dispositions, leasings, and financings in the industrial, office, and residential spaces. Particularly renowned for its expertise in timber law, with additional strength in land use and construction issues.” Furthermore, Schwabe “offers additional niche expertise in conservation matters as well as general environmental and natural resources law pertaining to real estate developments.”

One client says: “Schwabe always has another idea for us to consider, and it’s calm and clear guidance provides a solid foundation that inspires us not to be afraid, but to go forward with confidence.”

On an individual level, this year’s rankings celebrated the achievements of attorneys Arash Afshar, Blake Bowman, Maren Calvert, Ken Katzaroff, Tim Nicholson, and Paige Spratt, who were each recognized for the first time. Furthermore, attorneys Steven Prewitt, and Christopher Slottee all advanced in the rankings, demonstrating their continued growth and dedication to the profession. Overall, 26 individual Schwabe attorneys were designated as industry leaders based on their legal acumen, experience, effectiveness, and client service. These Schwabe attorneys are:

Arash Afshar – Corporate M&A (Oregon)
Nika Aldrich – Intellectual Property (Oregon)
Blake Bowman – Corporate M&A (Oregon)
Maren Calvert – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Washington)
Mike Cohen – Intellectual Property (Oregon)
Brendan Crowley – Real Estate (Oregon)
Scott Eads – Intellectual Property (Oregon)
Lawson Fite – Environment (Oregon)
Greg Fullem – Real Estate (Oregon)
Michael Garone – Labor & Employment (Oregon)
Ryen Godwin – Environment (Washington)
Stephanie Holmberg – Construction (Oregon)
Elizabeth Howard – Environment (Oregon)
Ken Katzaroff – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Washington)
Sarah Lawson – Native American Law (USA- Nationwide)
Bradley Maier – Immigration (Oregon)
Connie Sue Martin – Environment (Washington), Native American Law (USA- Nationwide)
Tim Nicholson – Corporate M&A (Oregon)
Steven Prewitt – Intellectual Property (Oregon)
Larry Ream – Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Washington)
Courtney Seim – Environment (Washington)
Charmin Shiely – Real Estate (Oregon)
Matt Singer – Litigation: General Commercial (Alaska)
Christopher Slottee – Litigation: General Commercial (Alaska), Native American Law (Alaska)
Paige Spratt – Construction (Oregon)
Tom Tongue – Corporate/M&A (Oregon)

The full 2026 rankings are available at www.chambers.com.