Chambers & Partners 2026
Cline Williams has been ranked in the 2026 edition of its Chambers USA Guide, with three of the firm's practice groups and nine attorneys recognized across six practice areas. For Cline Williams, this year's results reflect the breadth of work the firm handles for Nebraska businesses, from corporate and labor counseling through complex commercial litigation. Three practice groups were recognized: Ligitation: General Commercial (Band 1), Corporate/Commercial (Band 2), and Labor and Employment (Band 3). The following attorneys received recognition in Nebraska:
Great Plains Super Lawyers 2026
Cline Williams is privileged to have 13 of our outstanding attorneys honored in the 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers listing. Super Lawyers annually recognizes the top attorneys in each state through a trusted selection process. Only 5% of attorneys in a state are named Super Lawyers and less than 3% are recognized as Rising Stars. Congratulations to these 11 attorneys named Super Lawyers and the 2 attorneys named Rising Stars:
Best Lawyers in America® 2026
Cline Williams is privileged to have 26 lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2026. Best Lawyers in America are chosen through an extensive peer driven evaluation. Lawyers are recognized for their professional excellence in their area of practice. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, listed 3 of our attorneys. These attorneys, who are early in their careers, are recognized for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice.
Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Lawyer of The Year
Cline Williams is proud to announce that three of the firm attorneys was selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice. They received this distinction based upon peer ratings. Only a single lawyer in each practice area in each community annually is honored as a “Lawyer of the Year".
U.S. News-Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2026
Cline Williams is pleased to announce the U.S. News & World -Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2026 has awarded the firm with 20 rankings overall for the Lincoln and Omaha Metropolitan areas. The firm received 15 Tier 1 rankings and 5 Tier 2 rankings in the Lincoln and Omaha offices.
The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. A firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers in America® to be eligible for "Best Law Firms".
Metropolitan Tier 1
Lincoln
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Commercial Litigation Construction Law
Corporate Law Employment Law - Management
Litigation - Construction Mediation
Real Estate Law Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
Omaha
Commercial Litigation Employment Law - Management
Franchise Law Litigation - Labor and Employment
Franchise Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Metropolitan Tier 2
Lincoln
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Omaha
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Corporate Law Litigation - Securities
Real Estate Law
Best Lawyers in America® 2024
Cline Williams is privileged to have 30 lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2024. Best Lawyers in America are chosen through an extensive peer driven evaluation. Lawyers are recognized for their professional excellence in their area of practice. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, listed 6 of our attorneys. These attorneys, who are early in their careers, are recognized for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice.
Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Lawyer of The Year
Cline Williams is proud to announce that one of our attorneys was selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice. They received this distinction based upon peer ratings. Only one lawyer in each practice area in each community annually is honored as a “Lawyer of the Year".
Chambers & Partners 2023
Chambers USA 2023 Guide has honored 9 of the firm's attorneys in seven Nebraska practice areas. In addition, three of the firm's practice groups, Corporate/Commercial, Labor & Employment and Litigation: General Commercial, are ranked. Chambers & Partners annually ranks attorneys and firms based on in-depth research and interviews with their clients and peers. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, client service, professional conduct, diligence, commercial vision and business understanding.
U.S. News-Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2023
Cline Williams is pleased to announce the U.S. News & World -Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2023 has awarded the firm with 17 rankings overall for the Lincoln, Omaha, and Colorado Metropolitan areas. The firm received 11 Tier 1 rankings in Lincoln and Omaha and 6 Tier 2 rankings in Lincoln, Omaha, and Colorado.
The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. A firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers in America® to be eligible for "Best Law Firms".
Metropolitan Tier 1
Lincoln
Banking and Finance Law
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Law
Employment Law - Management
Mediation
Real Estate Law
Tax Law
Omaha
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Law
Franchise Law
Metropolitan Tier 2
Colorado
Arbitration
Lincoln
Trusts & Estates Law
Omaha
Employment Law - Management
Litigation - Labor & Employment
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Real Estate Law
Great Plains Super Lawyers 2023
Cline Williams is privileged to have 11 of our outstanding attorneys honored in the 2023 Great Plains Super Lawyers listing. Attorneys selected from 70 practice areas are ones who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 5% of attorneys within each state are selected to receive this recognition.
