Chambers Global
Van Ness Feldman's Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) and Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) practices are listed among the leaders in the United States. Eight of the firm’s lawyers are recognized as leaders in their field.
Chambers USA
Van Ness Feldman is home to nationally ranked practices in the areas of:
In addition, our Environment practice is noted as a leader in Washington, DC and Washington State. Our Real Estate and Zoning/Land Use practices are also listed as leaders in Washington State. Nineteen Van Ness Feldman attorneys are individually ranked.
Legal 500
Van Ness Feldman is ranked as a Tier 2 firm for our Native American law practice and our Oil & Gas practice. The firm is also ranked in Conventional Power. The firm is also ranked in Environment: Regulatory, Energy Regulation: Electric Power, and Government Relations.
Best Law Firms
Van Ness Feldman is both a nationally and regionally top-ranked "Best Law Firm" as listed by Best Law Firms. The firm has rankings in the following areas:
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Washington, DC
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Seattle
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Tier 1
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| Energy Law |
Energy Law |
Energy Law |
| Environmental Law |
Energy Regulatory Law |
Energy Regulatory Law |
| Litigation - Environmental |
Environmental Law |
Environmental Law |
| Native American Law |
Environmental Litigation |
Environmental Litigation |
| Oil & Gas Law |
Government Relations |
Land Use & Zoning Law |
Tier 2
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Natural Resources Law |
Land Use Litigation |
| Natural Resources Law |
Oil & Gas Law |
Natural Resources Law |
| Land Use & Zoning Law |
Tier 2
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Real Estate Law |
Tier 3
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Transportation Law |
Water Law |
| Transportation Law |
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Native American Law |
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Tier 2
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Utilities Law |
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Administrative/ Regulatory Law |
Best Lawyers
Over half of Van Ness Feldman’s Partners were named "Best Lawyers in America" in their respective fields for 2025.