Beck Reed Riden LLP in 2025 Best Law Firms Ranking

Beck Reed Riden LLP has again received national recognition by Best Law Firms for 2025.

Beck Reed Riden LLP received two national rankings in addition to several regional rankings. Specifically, Best Law Firms® designated Beck Reed Riden LLP as a Tier 2 firm nationally in the category of Litigation – Labor & Employment, and a Tier 3 firm nationally for Commercial Litigation.

The complete list of Beck Reed Riden LLP’s rankings is as follows:

National rankings:

Tier 2 in Litigation – Labor & Employment
Tier 3 in Commercial Litigation

Regional rankings: Boston, MA
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Employment Law – Management

Tier 1 for Litigation – Labor and Employment

Several of Beck Reed Riden LLP’s clients submitted comments to Best Law Firms as part of the survey process. Here’s what our clients had to say:

  • “Beck Reed Riden is a stellar firm to do business with. Highest level of integrity and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend this firm to any of my colleagues.”
  • “Top-tier knowledge, experience and analysis delivered pragmatically. Beck Reed Riden is a pleasure to work with and a valuable business partner.”
  • “Beck Reed Riden cost-effectively provides outstanding results.”
  • Robert (Bob) Shea at Beck Reed Riden is an experienced and professional attorney readily available to assist with all matters related to employment law. I highly recommend him to my colleagues, as his careful, concise, thoughtful approach and advice have proven helpful to our organization for many years.”
  • “We have been working with Beck Reed Riden for well over a decade. They understand our business and its unique challenges – which brings us a high level of comfort. Nicole Daly is incredible to work with – I have her on speed dial! She is responsive, reliable and brings some much needed humor to some of the issues we face together. My questions and concerns are always addressed and I’m then equipped to educate our team so we can make sounds decisions for our organization. Beck Reed Riden is, and has always been, great to work with – they are part of our team and we are grateful.”
  • Russell Beck at Beck Reed Riden is the dean of the trade secret/noncompete bar. He’s an amazing attorney who is both a leading expert on the subject and supremely practical in his advice and approach. His team is equally wonderful and skillful.”
  • “You will be hard-pressed to find another firm in the country as well versed in restrictive covenants and trade secret protection. Couple that fact with the client service Beck Reed Riden provides and you have a firm in your corner you can trust and rely upon to protect your business.”

The 2025 rankings are based on peer reviews and client input. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have a lawyer listed in The Best Lawyers in America.

Ranked firms, presented in tiers, are listed on a national and/or metropolitan scale. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism, and their integrity.

Beck Reed Riden LLP is Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and employment.

We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

Beck Reed Riden LLP in 2024 Best Law Firms Ranking

Beck Reed Riden LLP has again received national recognition in Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” publication for 2024.

Beck Reed Riden LLP received two national rankings in addition to several regional rankings. Specifically, Best Lawyers designated Beck Reed Riden LLP as a Tier 2 firm nationally in the category of Litigation – Labor & Employment, and a Tier 3 firm nationally for Commercial Litigation.

The complete list of Beck Reed Riden LLP’s rankings is as follows:

National rankings:

Tier 2 in Litigation – Labor & Employment
Tier 3 in Commercial Litigation

Regional rankings: Boston, MA
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Employment Law – Management

Tier 1 for Litigation – Labor and Employment

The 2024 rankings are based on peer reviews and client input. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have a lawyer listed in The Best Lawyers in America.

Ranked firms, presented in tiers, are listed on a national and/or metropolitan scale. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism, and their integrity.

Best Lawyers is a registered trademark of BL Rankings, LLC.

Beck Reed Riden LLP is Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and employment.

We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

U.S. News Includes Beck Reed Riden LLP in 2023 Best Law Firms Ranking

Beck Reed Riden LLP has again received national recognition in U.S News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” publication for 2023.

For the fifth time, Beck Reed Riden LLP received a national ranking in addition to several regional rankings. Specifically, U.S. News & World Report designated Beck Reed Riden LLP as a Tier 3 firm nationally in the category of Litigation – Labor & Employment.

The complete list of Beck Reed Riden LLP’s rankings is as follows:

National rankings:

Tier 3 in Litigation – Labor & Employment

Regional rankings: Boston

Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 in Employment Law – Management
Tier 1 in Litigation – Labor & Employment

The 2023 rankings are based on peer reviews and client input. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have a lawyer listed in The Best Lawyers in America.

Ranked firms, presented in tiers, are listed on a national and/or metropolitan scale. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism, and their integrity. The “Best Law Firms” rankings can be seen in their entirety by visiting bestlawfirms.usnews.com.

U.S. News & World Report is a registered trademark of U.S. News & World Report, L.P. Best Lawyers is a registered trademark of BL Rankings, LLC.

Beck Reed Riden LLP is Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and employment.

We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

U.S. News Includes Beck Reed Riden LLP in 2019 Best Law Firms Ranking

Beck Reed Riden LLP has again received national recognition in U.S News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” publication for 2019.

For the first time, Beck Reed Riden LLP received a national ranking in addition to several regional rankings. Specifically, U.S. News & World Report designated Beck Reed Riden LLP as a Tier 3 firm nationally in the category of Litigation – Labor & Employment.

The complete list of Beck Reed Riden LLP’s rankings is as follows:

National rankings:
Regional rankings:

The 2019 rankings are based on peer reviews and client input. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have a lawyer listed in The Best Lawyers in America. Russell Beck, Stephen Reed, and Stephen Riden were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019.

Ranked firms, presented in tiers, are listed on a national and/or metropolitan scale. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity. The 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings can be seen in their entirety by visiting bestlawfirms.usnews.com.

U.S. News & World Report is a registered trademark of U.S. News & World Report, L.P. Best Lawyers is a registered trademark of Woodward/White, Inc.

Beck Reed Riden LLPis Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience at large law firms, working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and labor and employment. We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

Beck Reed Riden LLP Named in U.S. News 2017 Best Law Firms Ranking

Beck Reed Riden LLP has again received national recognition in U.S News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” publication for 2017. Beck Reed Riden LLP received a Metropolitan Tier-1 ranking in the area of Commercial Litigation and a Metropolitan Tier-2 ranking in the area of Litigation – Labor & Employment.

The 2017 rankings are based on peer reviews and client input. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have a lawyer listed in The Best Lawyers in America. Stephen Reed and Stephen Riden were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017.

Ranked firms, presented in tiers, are listed on a national and/or metropolitan scale. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity. The 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings can be seen in their entirety by visiting bestlawfirms.usnews.com.

U.S. News & World Report is a registered trademark of U.S. News & World Report, L.P. Best Lawyers is a registered trademark of Woodward/White, Inc.

Beck Reed Riden LLPis Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience at large law firms, working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and labor and employment. We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.