PHILADELPHIA, September 19, 2025—Duane Morris has been named an Awesome Opponent and Litigation Powerhouse for the second consecutive year, as well as receiving other distinctions in multiple categories in BTI Consulting Group’s Litigation Outlook 2026.
The firm was ranked a Litigation Powerhouse in Commercial Litigation (indicating that Duane Morris is in the top 2% of all firms). It was named a Litigation Leader in Complex Employment Litigation (top 5% of all firms) and Employment Litigation (top 7% of all firms). Duane Morris was also named a Distinguished Firm in Generative AI Litigation (top 5% of all firms), Cybersecurity Litigation (top 8% of all firms), Class Action Litigation (top 10% of all firms) and Complex Commercial Litigation (top 12% of all firms). Additionally, the firm was named a Litigation Standout in Securities & Finance Litigation (top 11% of all firms) and IP Litigation (top 17% of all firms). Overall, Duane Morris was designated an Awesome Opponent among the top firms for litigation in BTI’s research.
According to BTI:
The litigation market is turbocharged – accelerating faster, hitting harder and offering more opportunity for law firms than ever.
In 2026, more than two-thirds of companies will boost litigation spending – many by over 10% – propelling a fierce contest for the most agile, fearless and innovative counsel. High-stakes, “bet-the-company” matters are now part of everyday life, as disputes grow more complex, contentious and business-critical.
AI-fueled IP battles are only the beginning. Add massive class actions and relentless cybersecurity claims, and clients are demanding rapid, creative strategies and industry-specific insights. Employment litigation brings confounding challenges – while new breach of contract claims grow bigger and more complex than they ever have.
The winners will be those who deliver speed, precision and bold thinking – not just arguments…
As litigation gets more complex and firms become more aggressive – clients are spending more as they reevaluate their options of law firms based on:
Ideas and approaches
Client service
Prior performance
Prowess in dealing with aggressive counsel
For more information, please visit the BTI Consulting Group website.
About Duane Morris
Duane Morris LLP provides innovative solutions to today’s multifaceted legal and business challenges through the collegial and collaborative culture of its more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally. The firm represents a broad array of clients, spanning all major practices and industries. Duane Morris has been recognized by BTI Consulting as both a client service leader and a highly recommended law firm.