Chambers Recognizes Dowd Bennett in Band 1 Category for Fifth Consecutive Year; Three Attorneys Receive Band 1 Rankings

The 2025 Chambers USA Guide has recognized Dowd Bennett in Band 1 for two practice areas in Missouri: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations and Litigation: General Commercial.

Chambers, known for its rigorous and independent rankings of top law firms and lawyers in the U.S. ranked three Dowd Bennett partners individually in Band 1 in Litigation:  White Collar Crime & Government Investigations:  Jim Bennett, Ed Dowd and Michelle Nasser.

A Band 1 ranking represents the highest level of recognition and is “awarded to law firms and individual lawyers.  It signifies a distinguished reputation, exceptional expertise, and a significant impact on the legal field.”

Jim Bennett was also ranked as a Band 1 attorney in the practice area of Litigation:  General Commercial.

Jim Martin, who is Of Counsel, retained his rank of Senior Statespeople and has been a ranked attorney by Chambers for 19 years.

In the state of Missouri, Dowd Bennett attorneys Bennett, Dowd and Nasser are 3 of only 4 attorneys ranked in Band 1 in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations.

“We are honored as a firm and as individuals to be recognized by Chambers which is known for its thorough vetting system,” said founding partner Ed Dowd.  “At Dowd Bennett, our clients will always be our top priority but recognition of our good work by this prestigious organization is gratifying.”