RCO Law Ranked in Best Law Firms® 2026 Edition

We are pleased to announce RCO Law has been recognized in the 2026 Best Law Firms rankings receiving regional recognition in five practice areas. Best Law Firms showcases the standard for excellence in the legal industry, every year releasing a comprehensive guide of the top-performing firms across 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions.

Best Law Firms recognition is based on an analysis of six research initiatives, collecting feedback from clients, lawyers, firm leaders and marketing teams. RCO Law received recognition in the following areas:

Regional Tier 1

Toledo

• Appellate Practice

• Litigation - Labor and Employment
  
  

Regional Tier 2

Toledo

• Commercial Litigation

• Corporate Law

• Employment Law – Management

In addition to recognizing the Firm, four RCO Law attorneys were recognized in the Best Lawyers^® rankings:

James E. Brazeau (recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® since 2016)
Practice area: Appellate Practice

Peter N. Lavalette (recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® since 2018)
Practice areas: Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Health Care

Craig J. Van Horsten (recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® since 2018)
Practice Area: Corporate Law

Stephen J. Stanford (recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® since 2006)
Practice areas: Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment

“We are grateful to be recognized by the legal community and our clients for providing outstanding service and value. This recognition affirms that our collaborative approach continues to provide excellent experiences for clients,” shared Peter Lavalette, managing partner at RCO Law.

This year, more than 110,000 client references provided more than 200,000 evaluations on U.S. law firms, underscoring the trust and value placed in Best Law Firms. More than a ranking, Best Law Firms empowers clients to make informed decisions about legal representation and recognizes the firms that deliver outstanding results. By earning a place on this list, RCO Law is not only showcasing the strength of their team and collaborative approach, but the care and value they provide to their clients across service areas.