Lamb McErlane partner Maureen M. McBride has been recognized in the prestigious 2026 Chambers USA Guide, one of the legal profession’s most respected rankings. Maureen earned a ranking in Band 1: Litigation: Appellate for the greater Philadelphia region.

The newly released Chambers USA Guide is the premier legal directory ranking the top law firms and lawyers in the United States. Chambers USA identifies the nation’s leading attorneys through extensive independent research and interviews with clients and peers. The rankings recognize lawyers who demonstrate exceptional legal knowledge, client service, and professional achievement. The Chambers USA Guide remains the definitive benchmark for identifying the firms and lawyers setting that standard. ​

Rankings cover lawyers and practice groups in all 50 states, Washington, DC, and nationwide across more than 1,400 ranking tables. Notably, Maureen is the only attorney from Lamb McErlane to receive a Chambers USA ranking in the 2026 guide, underscoring her distinguished reputation and commitment to excellence in the practice of law.

Lamb McErlane PC earned a coveted ranking in the inaugural 2026 Chambers Spotlight Pennsylvania Guide, recognizing it as one of the top law firms offering outstanding legal expertise and client support.

At Lamb McErlane, Maureen is co-chair of the firm’s Appellate Department and a member of the Firm’s Litigation Department and Executive Committee. She concentrates her practice on appellate law and commercial litigation in state and federal courts.

Maureen serves as Chair of the Civil Procedural Rules Committee, where she was appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. She is Co-Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Appellate Advocacy Committee and Chair of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules Committee.

Read more on the Chambers USA website here. 

About Chambers
Since 1990, Chambers has published the world’s leading guides to the legal profession and has built a reputation for in-depth, objective research. Chambers identifies and ranks the world’s best lawyers (i.e., those who perform best according to the criteria most valued by clients – such as technical knowledge, business acumen, prompt delivery, value for money). The rankings and editorial comment about lawyers are independent and objective. Inclusion in this section of the guide is based solely on the research team’s findings.