(October 22, 2025) — In the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation – United States, Lathrop GPM was recognized with a Tier 2 ranking for Insurance nationally, ranked “Highly Recommended” in Missouri and “Recommended” in Kansas and Minnesota.
In addition to the firm accolades, five attorneys were named 2026 Benchmark Litigation Stars, one of whom was named a “National Practice Area Star” in Insurance.
- Michael J. Abrams (Kansas City) – 2026 Litigation Star
- Nancy Sher Cohen (Los Angeles) – 2026 Litigation Star, 2026 National Star Practice Area Star
- Brian C. Fries (Kansas City) – 2026 Litigation Star
- William (Billy) Jones (Denver) – 2026 Litigation Star
- Laura Reathaford (Los Angeles) – 2026 Litigation Star
Known as “the definitive guide to the leading litigation law firms and lawyers around the world,” Benchmark Litigation conducts extensive interviews with litigators and in-house counsel to identify preeminent litigation practitioners and firms.