Overview
At Michael Best, partnership is the driving force behind effective solutions. As a full-service law firm with more than 400 legal professionals, including more than 350 attorneys, we solve complex challenges for leading businesses, institutions, and innovators across the country and around the world. Through bold thinking, precise execution, and a shared sense of purpose, we bring clarity, confidence, and results to every client.
Since our founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ dynamic needs and expectations. Today, our clients range from Fortune 500 companies and emerging growth enterprises to nonprofits and high-net-worth individuals. We serve clients across a wide array of industries—including technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and more—delivering tailored solutions to meet the unique challenges of each sector.
What unites our clients is the need for trusted counsel who act as true partners, and partnership is at the heart of everything we do. We build cross-disciplinary teams that leverage national skillsets and local insight, delivering seamless, business-first counsel. Clients rely on us for clear, actionable guidance that enables them to make decisions with certainty. Our proactive approach and deep industry insight empower clients to move forward confidently, knowing they have a partner invested in their success.
Chambers & Partners USA
Chambers & Partners USA recognized Michael Best in numerous practice areas, based on independent research and client interviews.
Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms in America
Michael Best received a national Tier 1 ranking in Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms, determined through client feedback and peer reviews.
Best Lawyers® in America
This guide names 150 Michael Best attorneys in dozens of legal practice areas nationwide. Best Lawyers® is the oldest and one of the most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
Bloomberg Leading Law Firm
Bloomberg Law recognized Michael Best in its inaugural Leading Law Firms, which identifies firms that have excelled across a variety of categories, including financial strength, talent, growth, and business & innovation, setting a high bar for excellence in legal service.
BTI Client Service All-Star
In-depth interviews with more than 350 corporate counsel reveal Michael Best's client service is in the top 25 percent of the law firms serving the world’s largest clients.
BTI Client Service A-Team
Clients named Michael Best as a leader in client service, communication, and investing in client relationships.
BTI Consulting Group Most Recommended Law Firm
Michael Best is included in the Most Recommended Law Firms 2021 list by BTI Consulting Group, which highlights the law firms most recommended by top legal decision-makers.
Core Values
Our values are the foundation of how we work with each other, with our clients, and within our communities. They guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define the experience we deliver.
Service
We put clients first, delivering high-value, practical solutions and integrity, excellence, and accountable execution, while serving our colleagues and communities with the same commitment.
Responsiveness
We prioritize timely, thoughtful communication and precise follow-through that keeps matters advancing without surprises.
Innovation
We embrace forward-thinking strategies and tools to deliver solutions that are efficient, measurable, and impactful.
Collaboration
We work as one team with shared accountability, bringing the right people and insights from across our national platform and international network to advance client goals.
Client Experience
Your Strategic Partner
Client experience is how we work with you, not just the work we deliver. From the first conversation to long-term partnership, we focus on clear communication, responsiveness, and alignment with your goals to deliver measurable value.
We Start with You
We learn your business, industry, and strategy so our advice is practical and business-first. We do not stop there. We stay current as your priorities, markets, and challenges evolve. Regular check-ins, industry monitoring, and continuous dialogue keep our guidance relevant and aligned with your goals.
Clear, Responsive Communication
We agree on communication rhythms at the outset. You will know who is responsible, how decisions are made, and when to expect updates. We turn complex issues into clear next steps so you can act with confidence.
Proactive Advice
We don’t just respond, we anticipate. We monitor risk and opportunity, share timely insights, and help you focus on what matters most.
Innovation That Works for You
We use technology and data to deliver smarter, faster solutions. From streamlined workflows to measurable outcomes, our innovation is designed to improve your experience. We also prioritize security and confidentiality, using advanced systems to protect your information at every stage. As your needs evolve, we refine our tools to keep delivering value.
One Team, Seamless Support
You benefit from the strength of our national platform and international network. We bring together the right people across practices and offices to deliver coordinated, accountable service. Our teams collaborate effectively and take ownership of outcomes.
Rational, Value-Aligned Pricing
Pricing should make sense. We offer rational, transparent fee structures aligned with your goals. Whether hourly, flat fee, retainer, or other alternative arrangements, our pricing is fair and tailored to your needs to emphasize the value you receive.
How We Listen & Improve
Great service is always improving. Through ongoing surveys, client feedback interviews, check-ins, and onsite visits, we learn what is working and what needs to change. We review feedback, adjust our processes, and share updates so you can see progress. Our goal is a client experience that is not only consistent but consistently improving.
National Strength, Global Reach
With offices strategically located across key business hubs in the United States, Michael Best is deeply embedded in the industries and communities we serve. Our team collaborates seamlessly across offices and practices, bringing together diverse perspectives and specialized skillsets to solve complex challenges. Clients benefit from our ability to draw on talent nationwide, ensuring every engagement is supported by the full strength of our firm.
Our impact stretches across industries and jurisdictions, powered by a national network and global connections. Building on our strong nationwide presence, we extend our reach worldwide through our exclusive membership with Lex Mundi—the world’s leading network of independent law firms. This alliance enables us to support U.S. clients doing business abroad and international clients operating in the United States, offering access to over 22,000 trusted legal advisors in more than 125 countries.
Whether your needs are local, national, or global, we deliver the reach, resources, and relationships to help you achieve your most important objectives.
Lex Mundi: Wisconsin's Exclusive Member Firm
Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms delivering consistent, high-quality advice that is critical to solving complex cross-border challenges.
It Doesn't Stop with Us
Michael Best has been named the Top Referring Firm by Lex Mundi in the 201+ lawyer category.