BENCHMARK LITIGATION SUBMISSIONS

Secure The Recognition Your Litigation Team Deserves.

Reputation Ink helps litigation-focused law firms navigate the full Benchmark process with clarity, precision and a deep understanding of what matters to the publication’s editorial team.

Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the nation’s leading litigation firms and lawyers.

With its rigorous, research-driven process and exclusive focus on disputes, a Benchmark Litigation ranking serves as a powerful signal of your firm’s credibility, excellence and influence in the litigation market.

But in a crowded field of hundreds of submitting firms, a strong submission — one that stands out to both researchers and readers — takes more than internal enthusiasm and a list of wins.

Why Benchmark Litigation Matters

Unlike other legal directories, Benchmark is fully focused on litigation and takes a journalistic approach to its rankings. Researchers conduct interviews with law firm partners and client referees, evaluate public coverage and look beyond the submission to assess market presence and influence.

A ranking in Benchmark signals that your firm — and your litigators — are operating at the top of their game. It influences referrals, supports business development and affirms the quality of your trial bench in a highly competitive space.

How We Support Benchmark Submissions

We partner with in-house legal marketers and litigation attorneys to take the stress, guesswork and heavy lifting out of Benchmark submissions, while maximizing your chances of recognition.

Our services include:

Submission Planning and Positioning

We help shape your submission strategy and determine which cases and attorneys to highlight to align with Benchmark’s priorities.

Narrative Development and Writing

Using our legal fluency and editorial mindset, we translate litigation matters into compelling, digestible summaries written for non-lawyer researchers.

Reference Strategy and Coordination

We guide you in selecting responsive, well-positioned referees who can speak to the value of your work and manage the outreach process to lighten your internal load.

Interview Preparation

We ensure your partners are ready to engage in Benchmark’s interviews, including peer reviews, trend discussions and case context, without overusing legal jargon.

Project Management

From tracking down matter summaries to confirming referee contact info, we keep your team organized and on deadline.

Recognition Promotion

Once rankings are live, we help you promote the results in a compliant, strategic way across your website, social media, email and more.

What Sets Us Apart

We understand litigation. We speak your attorneys’ language — and Benchmark’s. Our legal PR and content background, paired with our award submission experience, gives us a unique perspective: We know how to find the “story” within complex cases and communicate it in ways that resonate with Benchmark’s editorial team.

Our approach blends strategic insight with precision execution, freeing up your in-house team while making your firm look its best.

Recognition doesn’t stop at submission. Benchmark Litigation researchers monitor media coverage and marketplace visibility year-round, not just what’s in your nomination.
Our legal PR and thought leadership services help your firm stay on their radar while elevating your reputation with clients, prospects and peers.

  • Law Firm Public Relations
    Build consistent visibility and credibility through media placements, expert commentary and story mining.
  • Bylined Article Placement for Law Firms Position your litigators as authorities in top legal and business publications.
  • Law Firm Speaking Engagements
    Secure podium opportunities to showcase your expertise and expand your referral network.
  • Law Firm Awards and Rankings
    Navigate the full awards ecosystem with strategic planning, nomination writing and promotion support.
  • Law Firm Thought Leadership
    Develop compelling content strategies that highlight your insights, case experience and litigation acumen.

Want to Learn More?

Read Our In-Depth Overview

Our blog post breaks down what Benchmark is looking for and how firms can improve their chances

Download Our Rankings Guide

We’ve compiled deadlines, best practices and strategy tips for Benchmark and other major legal directories

Hear Directly From Benchmark’s Managing Editor

Check out our podcast interview with Michael Rafalowich, who oversees Benchmark’s U.S. and Canada rankings.

Spill the Ink Podcast on phone featuring Michael Rafalowich episode

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