Marks & Harrison has been recognized among the Best Law Firms in Richmond in the Richmond Times-Dispatch “The Best” awards for 2026, an honor determined by reader nominations and votes. The community-based contest highlights the firm’s enduring reputation in the region it has served since 1911.
“This honor is especially meaningful because it comes from the people in the communities where we live and work,” said Joel R. McClellan, a personal injury attorney with Marks & Harrison. “Since 1911, our mission has been to provide injured Virginians with effective and compassionate legal representation when they need it most.”
The recognition matters not only as a testament to the firm’s legal services but also as a reflection of its deep ties to the community. For over a century, Marks & Harrison’s personal injury attorneys have recovered more than $1 billion for clients. Based in Richmond, the firm has grown to serve clients throughout Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland.
This year has brought additional accolades. U.S. News & World Report named Marks & Harrison one of the best law firms to work for in its 2026 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms list. The firm was also named one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s “Legacy Law Firms,” which honors law firms that have served clients for 25 years or more while adapting to economic changes, new technology, and an evolving legal landscape.
These recognitions collectively signal that Marks & Harrison not only excels in legal representation but also fosters a workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent. The firm’s ability to adapt while maintaining its core mission has been key to its longevity and success.
Since 1911, the personal injury attorneys of Marks & Harrison have protected the rights of accident and injury victims and their families. The law firm offers clients the legal experience and resources of more than 31 personal injury attorneys and more than 100 staff members, research attorneys, and in-house investigators. The firm has offices throughout Virginia and Washington DC, with its main office at 1500 Forest Avenue, Room 100, Richmond, Va., 23229.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch “The Best” award, driven by reader votes, amplifies the firm’s local standing and reinforces the importance of community trust in legal services. For a firm that has recovered over $1 billion for clients, such recognition is both a validation of its past work and a promise for future service.
