Chambers Recognizes Dowd Bennett in Band 1 Category for Sixth Consecutive Year; Three Attorneys Receive Band 1 Rankings; Dallas Office Attorney Recognized
For the sixth consecutive year, the 2026 Chambers USA Guide has recognized Dowd Bennett in the Band 1 category in two practice areas:
- Missouri: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
- Litigation: General Commercial
Chambers is widely recognized as one of the most respected research and analytics organizations in the legal industry, spotlighting the nation’s leading law firms and attorneys. Likewise, its USA Guide is esteemed for its rigorous, independent assessment of top legal talent and practices across the country. In addition to Dowd Bennett’s recognition, five of the firm’s attorneys also earned individual honors:
- Jim Bennett, Ed Dowd and Michelle Nasser are ranked individually in the Band 1 category for Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations.
A Band 1 ranking is the highest achievable tier for both law firms and individual attorneys in a specific practice area and jurisdiction. It demonstrates “market-leading expertise, outstanding client service and distinguished professional reputation.”
- Jim Bennett is also ranked as a Band 1 attorney is the category of Litigation: General Commercial
- Partner Ben Barnes, based in the Dallas office, is also ranked by Chambers for the first time in the category 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 20 years.
“We are honored, both as a firm and as individuals, to be recognized by Chambers, an organization known for its rigorous vetting process,” said founding partner Ed Dowd. “At Dowd Bennett, our clients will always remain our highest priority, but it is deeply gratifying to have our work acknowledged by such a respected institution.”