Larkin Hoffman has once again been ranked among the top law firms by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in its 2026 guide. The Firm and its attorneys received recognition in the areas of franchise, real estate, land use, and healthcare law.

Healthcare Law – Minnesota Ranking

Chambers USA added healthcare law to its Minnesota rankings in 2025, and Larkin Hoffman is proud to announce that its healthcare law practice group has been recognized in this new category for the first time.

Individually, Matthew Bergeron was recognized for a second year in a row, while Patrick Cole was named for the first time this year.

Franchising – Nationwide Ranking

Larkin Hoffman’s franchise practice continues to earn national recognition from Chambers USA as one of the leading franchise practices in the country. The team is noted for the depth of its experience across franchising, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory and compliance matters. Larkin Hoffman attorneys are particularly well regarded for advising franchisors on the drafting and registration of franchise agreements and franchise disclosure documents, as well as the structuring of domestic and international franchise relationships.

• Chuck Modell has been nationally ranked for 18 consecutive years and was elevated to “Senior States people” in 2022.
• Joe Fittante serves as the President of Larkin Hoffman and has been recognized for the 17th consecutive year.
• Max Schott, II, is the Firm’s Franchise Practice Group Chair and has been recognized the past 15 consecutive years.

Real Estate – Minnesota Ranking

The real estate practice at Larkin Hoffman has again received high praise for its strength in zoning and land use, eminent domain, commercial transactions, property tax disputes and development projects.

• Peter Coyle was once again recognized in the top-tier ranking for zoning and land use in Minnesota.
• Bill Griffith was also acknowledged again in the top-tier ranking for zoning and land use in Minnesota.
• Gary Renneke was again recognized for his real estate practice.

“Larkin Hoffman is consistently ranked among the top law firms in the nation because of our team’s commitment to impeccable client service,” said Larkin Hoffman President Joe Fittante. “Congratulations to our incredible team on this honor. I am proud of the work you do for our clients, and I’m glad to see it is recognized by Chambers as well.”

About Chambers USA

Chambers USA is a leading publisher of legal guides, ranking the top firms and lawyers across various practice areas in the United States. The Chambers USA guide serves as a resource for those seeking top-tier legal services.