Cadwalader has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, with over 40 lawyers across more than 20 practice areas featured in the guide. In addition, over 50 of the firm's lawyers have been named to the guide's edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America list.

The following attorneys are recognized as leaders in their fields: 

Charlotte, NC

• Holly Chamberlain – Real Estate Law
• Matthew Robertson – Real Estate Law

New York, NY

• Fredric Altschuler – Litigation - Real Estate, Real Estate Law
• Justin Arborn – Litigation – Real Estate
• Steven Herman – Real Estate Law

The following attorneys are recognized as "Ones to Watch" in their fields:

Charlotte, NC

• Eunji Jo – Real Estate Law

New York, NY

• Justin Arborn - Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation - Antitrust and Litigation - Real Estate