Tierney Stauffer LLP is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms™—Canada. This esteemed recognition serves as a testament to the firm’s unwavering dedication to excellence and commitment to delivering exceptional legal representation to its clients.
Significance of a Ranking in 2025 Best Law Firms™—Canada
A ranking within Best Law Firms™—Canada signifies a law firm’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional legal services. Recognized firms deeply understand complex legal issues and consistently deliver high-quality representation across their practice areas. The ranking system utilizes a tiered structure, with firms categorized into three tiers based on performance. Additionally, rankings are awarded at both the national and metropolitan levels.
This comprehensive approach provides valuable insights into the breadth and depth of a firm’s practice and geographic reach. Receiving a tier designation represents an elite status within the legal industry, acknowledging the firm’s established reputation for excellence and unwavering integrity.
Tierney Stauffer LLP Recognized in Two Practice Areas
Tierney Stauffer LLP has distinguished itself within the competitive legal landscape by securing rankings in two distinct practice areas in the 2025 Best Law Firms™—Canada publication. This achievement reflects the firm’s strategic focus on developing exceptional proficiency in these areas, allowing it to provide clients with unparalleled depth of knowledge and a proven track record of success.
Tierney Stauffer LLP has been honoured with a Regional Tier 2 ranking in the Ottawa region for its outstanding contributions in the following practice areas:
Best Law Firms™ – Canada Selection Process
The 2025 Best Law Firms™—Canada includes a comprehensive listing of legal practices across 34 national and 68 metropolitan-based practice areas. The selection process leverages a transparent and collaborative research methodology that combines qualitative and quantitative data. Client and peer reviews provide valuable insights into a firm’s effectiveness, while proprietary algorithmic technology helps to ensure objectivity and consistency in the ranking process. This multifaceted approach ultimately produces an industry-driven ranking system, identifying Canada’s top 2% of legal practices.
Philip Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers®, on the Recognition
“At Best Lawyers, we are proud to recognize law firms that show an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction,” states Philip Greer, Chief Executive Officer of Best Lawyers. “In the legal arena, credibility is earned through consistent quality, which has propelled these firms to the forefront of the legal industry.”
Best Law Firms® Require The Best Lawyers®
Inclusion in Best Law Firms™—Canada is a coveted distinction reserved for firms that passionately pursue legal excellence. The rigorous selection process requires firms to undergo a comprehensive evaluation that incorporates both client and peer feedback. To be considered for this prestigious recognition, at least one lawyer from Tierney Stauffer LLP must have earned recognition within the corresponding edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. This stringent requirement ensures that only the most highly regarded legal professionals and their respective firms are included in Best Law Firms™—Canada.
In August, two Tierney Stauffer LLP lawyers were named to the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™.
- Mary Jane Binks, K.C. was named to the Best Lawyers in Canada™ List for Family Law. Mary Jane is the Senior Group Counsel in the Family Law Group and is an estate litigation practitioner. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2006 and was named Ottawa Lawyer of the Year for Family Law by Best Lawyers® in 2021.
- Susan Mitchell was named to the Best Lawyers in Canada™ List for Personal Injury Litigation. Susan has been a Partner at Tierney Stauffer LLP since 2007 and became Managing Partner in 2018. Susan practices civil litigation, focusing on personal injury law, medical malpractice, and insurance law. Susan has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2013 and was named Ottawa Lawyer of the Year for personal injury litigation by Best Lawyers® in 2022.
About Best Law Firms® & Best Lawyers®
For over 14 years, Best Law Firms®, a trusted resource ranked by Best Lawyers®, has been a respected and credible source for identifying exceptional legal practices globally. Rooted in a rigorous peer-to-peer evaluation process, a ranking within Best Law Firms® signifies a firm’s unwavering commitment to high-quality legal services and a demonstrated breadth of legal expertise. Ranked firms are categorized into three tiers and recognized on national and metropolitan scales, significantly increasing stature due to the Best Law Firms® recognition.
Established as the preeminent peer-review research and marketing company within the legal profession, Best Lawyers® has garnered a reputation for excellence over its extensive history. Through a comprehensive series of peer-review surveys, Best Lawyers® compiles a trusted listing of legal professionals recognized by their peers within their specific local markets and legal specialty areas. Thousands of leading lawyers participate in this rigorous evaluation process, ensuring that only the most highly regarded lawyers are included. Lawyers are not permitted to pay a fee to be included; therefore, recognition by Best Lawyers® is considered a singular honour in the legal community.
Tierney Stauffer LLP Honoured with Prestigious Recognition
Tierney Stauffer LLP is honoured to be included in the prestigious list of the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms™—Canada. This recognition reflects the firm’s commitment to providing exceptional legal services and a proven track record of success. The firm’s deep expertise in key practice areas has solidified its reputation as a leading legal practice in Canada.
