
Jones Day recognized as a "Feared" litigation firm in 2026 BTI Litigation Outlook report
Jones Day's litigators have once again been recognized for their ability to deliver decisive wins in the most complex, high-stakes disputes. In the newly released BTI Litigation Outlook 2026, which surveys more than 350 leading corporate counsel at companies with US$1 billion or more in revenue, Jones Day is named to BTI's "Feared" in litigation list. According to BTI, "'Feared' firms bring large teams of feared litigators—making opponents think multiple times about what they will do and how they might do it—giving 'Feared' firm clients an advantage."
The Firm is also ranked in eight practice-specific categories, achieving the very top "Powerhouse" status in:
- Class Actions
- Cybersecurity Litigation
- Complex Employment Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation
- Complex Commercial Litigation
And "Leader" status in:
- IP Litigation
- Securities & Finance Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
These rankings reflect the Firm's extraordinary depth of talent and experience across all litigation disciplines. Jones Day boasts dozens of litigators who have tried numerous high-stakes cases to verdict in state and federal courts across the United States. BTI's research highlights that clients prize counsel who are "agile, fearless, and innovative"—qualities Jones Day litigators demonstrate every day.
"Our clients turn to us for their most critical disputes because they know Jones Day brings a deep bench, broad capabilities, and a relentless commitment to winning," said Steve Geise, co-leader of Jones Day's Business & Tort Litigation Practice and one of nine Jones Day lawyers selected as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. "We have one of the most talented and experienced litigation teams in the world, with lawyers who regularly try cases, including high-stakes, bet-the-company disputes."