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Baron & Budd Achieves Top-Tier Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2025

Litigation firm honored in four cities for excellence in four practice areas

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baron & Budd, P.C. is proud to announce its recognition by Best Law Firms for 2025. The prestigious legal guide, published by The Best Lawyers in America, has named Baron & Budd for excellence in plaintiff work in Los Angeles, San Diego, Dallas/Fort Worth and Baton Rouge, La.

The firm achieved top-tier listings for its work on behalf of plaintiffs in product liability litigation, mass torts/class action litigation and personal liability litigation.

“We are truly honored to have our offices recognized by Best Lawyers,” said President and Managing Shareholder Russell Budd. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work of our entire legal team and staff, as well as a reflection of the trust our clients place in us as their advocates.”

In addition, the firm received accolades for its commercial litigation practice.

Baron & Budd recently secured several historic settlements related to nationwide PFAS water contamination, including the largest water contamination settlement in American history against 3M Company for $12.5 billion. The funds obtained from these settlements will provide critical support to public water systems nationwide where PFAS, which also are known as “forever chemicals,” have been detected.

Best Law Firms employs a rigorous research process for its selections. To be recognized, a firm must have at least one attorney named to The Best Lawyers in America. Baron & Budd had 18 attorneys honored for 2025.

View the full list here.

About Baron & Budd, P.C.

Baron & Budd, P.C. is among the largest and most accomplished plaintiffs law firms in the country. With more than 40 years of experience, Baron & Budd has the expertise and resources to handle complex litigation throughout the United States. As a law firm that takes pride in remaining at the forefront of litigation, Baron & Budd has spearheaded many significant cases for hundreds of public entities and tens of thousands of individuals. Since the firm was founded in 1977, Baron & Budd has achieved substantial national acclaim for its work on cutting-edge litigation, trying hundreds of cases to verdict and settling tens of thousands of cases in areas of litigation as diverse and significant as dangerous and highly addictive pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices, asbestos and mesothelioma, wildfires, environmental contamination, fraudulent banking practices, e-cigarettes, motor vehicles, federal whistleblower cases and other consumer fraud issues.

Contacts

Debra Collier
Marketing Manager
Steven T. Baron
Shareholder
Baron & Budd, P.C.
MediaRelations@baronbudd.com

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Contacts

Debra Collier
Marketing Manager
Steven T. Baron
Shareholder
Baron & Budd, P.C.
MediaRelations@baronbudd.com

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