Maxwell Locke & Ritter is proud to share that the firm has been recognized as one of America’s Most Recommended Accounting Firms 2026 by USA Today in collaboration with Statista.
This national distinction recognizes accounting firms across the United States that demonstrate exceptional professional excellence and earn a high level of trust from their clients.
Recognition Rooted in Peer and Client Trust
The America’s Most Recommended Accounting Firms 2026 rankings are based on a comprehensive quantitative study conducted by Statista, a leading data insights firm, in partnership with USA Today.
The study gathered nationwide input from tax and accounting professionals and clients, who identified and recommended firms based on professional experiences over the past three years. Self-recommendations were excluded, and all responses were reviewed and validated through a rigorous screening process.
Final rankings were determined by the volume of verified recommendations from both peer professionals and clients, supported by independent company data.
A Milestone for ML&R
As one of the largest Texas-based accounting and advisory firms, Maxwell Locke & Ritter is proud to be recognized on a national stage for the quality of our services and the strength of our client relationships.
This recognition reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional tax, audit, and advisory services while building deep, trusted connections with our clients and the broader business community.
Lesley Hargraves, Partner at Maxwell Locke & Ritter, shared her thoughts on the recognition:
“Being named one of America’s Most Recommended Accounting Firms is especially meaningful because it’s rooted in trust, from both our clients and our peers. That trust is earned every day through the way our people show up, collaborate, and care about the work they do and the clients they serve. At ML&R, we’re proud of the relationships we’ve built and the way our team approaches each engagement, and this recognition reinforces why that approach matters.”
This recognition reinforces ML&R’s commitment to building trusted relationships and delivering thoughtful, high-quality service. The firm looks forward to continuing to support clients and the business community with the same care and collaboration that earned this distinction.
