19 of Bennett Jones' lawyers have been recognized in Legal Media Group's 2012 Benchmark Canada. The "local litigation star" recognition reflects individuals who were consistently recommended as reputable and effective litigators by clients and peers and "future star" reflects those who were consistently referenced by peers and clients as litigators who are likely to become "local litigation stars" in future editions of the guide.
In Alberta, the local litigation stars from the firm are John Craig, Anthony Friend, Ken Lenz, Brad Nemetz, Lenard Sali, Chris Simard, Grant Stapon, and Blair Yorke-Slader. Laurie Goldbach and April Grosse were recognized as future stars.
In Ontario, the local litigation stars from the firm are Mike Eizenga, Eric Hoaken, Randal Hughes, Jeff Leon, John Rook, Rob Staley, and Richard Swan. Alan Gardner and Dominique Hussey were recognized as future stars.