The 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation — one of the most respected guides to the U.S. legal profession — has named Burford Perry to its coveted “Recommended” list of litigation practices.

The firm’s “Recommended” status indicates that Burford Perry was consistently mentioned by peers and clients for its litigation prowess.

In addition to the firm’s recognition, Benchmark also honored partners Robert Burford and Matt Parks for their expertise in complex commercial litigation.

Mr. Burford earned repeat recognition as a Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation’s highest honor. Mr. Parks is named a Benchmark Future Star, a designation reserved for attorneys Benchmark Litigation has identified as being on track for Litigation Star recognition.

Benchmark Litigation is the only U.S. publication focused exclusively on litigation. Its eight-month selection process includes extensive interviews with litigators and clients, plus an examination of recent casework. The goal is to identify firms and attorneys who excel at handling complex, high-stakes cases across multiple jurisdictions.

"Robert and Matt are essential to our mission of providing top-tier, highly complex legal support for our clients," said name partner Brent Perry. "Their consistent hard work elevates Burford Perry above the competition, and we are proud to have that dedication validated by credible organizations like Benchmark Litigation and Chambers."

Mr. Burford is a veteran litigator with deep commercial litigation experience, particularly in matters involving complex financial elements and highly technical issues. He represents clients in a range of industries, handling their most important disputes. In addition to repeat Benchmark Litigation recognition, Mr. Burford has earned some of the legal profession's top honors, including repeat recognition by Chambers USA.

Mr. Parks excels at complex business and commercial litigation, applying his expertise across business sectors and industries, including energy, healthcare, and real estate. Earlier this year, he was included among Benchmark’s 40 & Under list and the prestigious Chambers USA for his work in commercial litigation.