Lightfoot Recognized as Benchmark Litigation’s 2025 ‘Alabama Firm of the Year’

April 2, 2025

For the ninth consecutive year, Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC has been honored as Benchmark Litigation’s  "Alabama Firm of the Year." This prestigious accolade was announced at the 2025 Benchmark Litigation US Awards ceremony, held in New York on March 6. Partner Clinton T. Speegle attended and accepted the award on the firm’s behalf.

"We are truly honored to once again receive this recognition of our firm’s unwavering dedication to excellence in litigation," said Melody H. Eagan, Lightfoot's managing partner. "I’m proud of the caliber of work our team delivers and deeply grateful to our exceptional lawyers and staff, as well as to the clients who continue to place their trust in us.” 

Benchmark Litigation, the only publication dedicated solely to U.S. litigation, serves as an annual guide to the leading litigation firms and lawyers. The ranking is a result of comprehensive research, consisting of interviews with litigators and their clients. The Benchmark Litigation Awards pay tribute to the most notable litigators and their firms across the country, honoring their remarkable achievements over the past year.