Best Law Firms in New York

Barton LLP, a law firm with offices in New York, California, Tennessee, and Virginia is comprised of an elite team of former partners of “Big Law” who have joined together to create a progressive law firm. To us, legal services are business services, and our attorneys and staff are business-people serving business clients to advance their business goals.

Our mission is to provide our sophisticated corporate, financial services, investment fund and entrepreneurial clients with the highest quality legal services delivered in an effective and efficient manner. We accomplish this because we are an organization that does not follow the traditional multi-layered and leveraged law firm model. We believe that a better product, value and client experience is achieved by providing our clients with highly skilled senior attorneys who work directly on their matters with appropriate support from a strong, but lean team of associate attorneys and staff.

We are committed to developing long-term relationships by partnering with our clients so that we thoroughly understand their organizations, objectives and long-term goals. We offer in-house training programs to our clients and take a proactive approach to reviewing clients’ business practices, contracts and relationships to avoid or reduce the incidents of litigation and risk whenever possible.

Our firm structure and experience allows us to offer a wide array of alternative fee arrangements. We understand that hourly billing is frequently not in our client’s best interest, nor does it necessarily represent the value of our services. Our clients provide their goods and services in a competitive marketplace, and yet they rarely, if ever, use an hourly based pricing model. We know that clients have to manage their resources and create efficiencies to stay within budget – and they want lawyers who are able to do the same.

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen is a national law firm recognized for its representation of over 5,000 hardworking men and women who have been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma. ELSM devotes nearly 100 percent of our resources to mesothelioma cases and has been doing so for over 40 years.

The attorneys at ELSM have extensive knowledge about the companies that distributed, manufactured, and supplied products containing asbestos and have used this knowledge to obtain settlements and jury verdicts which are among the highest in the country.

ELSM assists clients not only in filing civil lawsuits to recover for their injuries, but also in filing workers compensation and bankruptcy claims where appropriate.

Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Malignant mesothelioma is the most serious of all asbestos related disease. Although uncommon, mesothelioma cancer is no longer considered rare.

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Mesothelioma Treatment

Ongoing research and mesothelioma treatments like Alimta® can give mesothelioma patients hope.

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Your Legal Rights

Our justice system allows those suffering from mesothelioma to seek compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos and asbestos-containing products.

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Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen is nationally recognized for our representation of mesothelioma victims, and for our understanding of and compassion for victims and their families. Our experience in these matters spans over three decades.

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ELSM is proud to support MARF (Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation) in its work to fund mesothelioma research.

I am very pleased with the law firm Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen and feel that they have always had my best interest at heart. Whenever I have had questions to be answered, I could (and can) count on prompt answers by calling the person with whom I have had the most contact, Jennifer Lucarelli. She has always treated me like a life-long friend.

-Shirley Lamphere

During these challenging times, we understand the need for caring and reliable support in your corner. Acting as our clients' committed team, we address the legal challenges with a focus on achieving fairness in the workplace. Our aim is to address the power imbalance often present in troubled employment relationships.

At Filippatos PLLC, our mission is to promote fairness and justice in the workplace. Our firm is built on the dedication of a team who strives to treat everyone with respect and empathy, recognizing that issues with workplace unfairness can have significant impacts on your life and that of your loved ones.

Recognizing that each individual and situation is unique, we approach every case with a personalized focus. We aim to give a voice to your personal experiences and needs. Through our client-focused approach, we work as your committed legal advocates to discover the solution that best fits your situation.

We handle every client interaction with dignity and compassion, offering guidance when facing challenging workplace issues. As advocates, we’re committed to listening and respecting your needs and seeking the best path forward for you.

We are committed to achieving meaningful outcomes with a straightforward approach. As empathetic counselors and assertive advocates, we tenaciously pursue justice for our clients while standing firm against opposing forces. With over 30 years of dedication, our knowledgeable legal team is committed to your cause.

Every individual should work without any fear of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Facing unfair or unlawful treatment alone can be exhausting, so finding a knowledgeable and compassionate discrimination lawyer is essential.

The Filippatos PLLC team is ready to support your legal rights and help you achieve a fair resolution that aligns with your unique objectives.

Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek is a personal injury law firm in Midtown Manhattan. Our personal injury lawyers also take cases in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and throughout the rest of New York. Our injury lawyers assist injured clients throughout New York City and the surrounding areas. The partners at our firm originally came from the largest, most experienced, and most profitable law firms in New York. Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C. was formed because we wanted to provide more personal attention to clients – something that could not be done at larger firms – while still obtaining large settlements and judgments. We strive to always provide aggressive legal assistance while supporting our clients after being injured in a serious accident.

While most cases do settle, our seasoned trial attorneys prepare every case as if it will proceed to trial. HKD has the resources and experience to try any case and win. Whether you were injured in a car accident, workplace accident, MTA accident claims, commercial truck accident, slip and fall accident, or another personal injury matter, our attorneys will fight for you to win. Our attorneys are especially experienced with construction accidents, such as dangerous job sites, injuries from falling objects, crane accidents, and scaffold accidents.

We get involved in a client’s case as soon as possible. In personal injury claims, insurance adjusters act quickly, hoping for a speedy settlement. Usually, these are low-ball offers made in the company’s best interests – not yours. Prompt action from an experienced attorney will ensure you are protected and that every detail of your accident is investigated.

Procrastination can lose a lawsuit, but at Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., we work on a contingency fee basis to reduce your risk. You are not responsible for any initial payment or costs during litigation, and all initial consultations are free. We only recover a fee upon the successful conclusion of your case.

With decades of experience and hundreds of millions of dollars recovered, if you or a loved one is suffering, Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C. is ready to help. We can meet by appointment at our New York office, at home, or in the hospital. An attorney at our firm is available to assist you 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

We only represent the rights of the injured – never companies or corporations – and have achieved a proven track record.

Headquartered in Albany, New York, the attorneys and professional staff of The Towne Law Firm, P.C. (TLF) comprise a general practice law firm advising clients and trying cases in a broad range of legal fields. From matters as small as a traffic ticket to the most complex business disputes, you may rely on our experience and availability. Our offices are spread across New York and the Northeast, but the scope of our legal practice ranges from transactional to litigation services. Our team approach ensures our clients are provided with comprehensive service and personalized attention.

Our relentless dedication to your legal needs and the legal profession means we are there for you when you need us over the long haul.

Since our founding in 2009, our attorneys have secured the payment of nearly $22 million dollars to the families of New York State Retirees, fought to assure victim’s rights were secured in litigation claims and defended individuals and entities subjected to unjust claims for compensation. We handle all phases of litigation including mediation, arbitration, trials and appeals and advise clients in all corporate and personal legal matters.

The Towne Law Firm, P.C. supports and encourages its attorneys and staff to make a difference in the world, especially in the communities where we live and practice. Firm members are regularly recognized for generous donations of time and support in our legal practice areas throughout the Northeast, as well as throughout the United States and abroad.

Wigdor is widely considered the top employment litigation and sexual harassment and sexual assault law firm nationwide.

Our employment lawyers represent individuals and groups in matters involving discrimination, harassment and retaliation, wrongful termination, executive compensation, employment agreements, restrictive covenants and other employment-related litigation. We also represent survivors of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Our mission is to fight aggressively for our clients who have experienced employment discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual assault. Our attorneys advocate tenaciously for our clients in both high profile and confidential matters.

With decades of experience, remarkable results and a powerful reputation as a law firm to listen to, Wigdor gives a voice to those who have suffered and empowers our clients to achieve their best outcomes. Because many of our lawyers came from large law firms representing corporations, we have the perspective on how company-defendants will fight these cases and use this information successfully to our clients’ advantage.

We are known for our unrivaled trial skills and negotiation capabilities. No other employment litigation law firm has our courtroom experience and record of success.

Yankwitt LLP is Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation. Founded in 2009, Yankwitt LLP is the only New York firm of its kind outside of Manhattan, exclusively staffed with senior attorneys who trained at prestigious national and New York City law firms and served as federal prosecutors and/or federal law clerks. Boasting one of the largest litigation teams in Westchester County, Yankwitt LLP represents businesses and high-net-worth individuals across a broad range of matters. The firm has built a reputation as the referral firm of choice for Am Law 100 firms that are conflicted out of cases and want to offer high-caliber representation in Westchester County. The firm is also retained by local firms in the county in need of skilled trial counsel on high-stakes litigation.

Yankwitt LLP attorneys represent clients with contract disputes, business divorce matters, employment litigation, and tort actions, as well as litigation issues relating to family law, trusts and estates, bankruptcy, and real estate. The firm’s Criminal Defense & Investigations Practice fiercely defends individuals and companies in headline-making white-collar cases and internal and government investigations. We also serve as general counsel for Westchester, New York City, and national businesses.

 The firm’s client roster boasts a diverse mix of businesses spanning multiple sectors and facing varied commercial, civil and criminal legal challenges. Notable industry leaders such as Walgreens, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Mavis Discount Tire, Million Air, Landry’s, Hillstone, and Hunter Point Capital fill the firm’s list of esteemed clients. The firm also represents local entities like the Westchester Reform Temple, the Jewish Community Center of Mid-Westchester,  and the City of Rye, guiding them through challenging and novel legal issues.

In the criminal defense and government investigations arenas, the firm represents individual clients facing threats to their financial and personal liberty, including high-profile figures, who faces charges from multiple agencies.

The firm’s extraordinary work and unparalleled client representation have been recognized by leading industry publications and organizations year after year. In 2023, the firm received one of the most coveted honors in Westchester County: The Business Council of Westchester Hall of Fame Award for Small Business Success. The firm also has been ranked a top 10 Best Small Company to Work for in New York and Westchester and received the Best of Business Award in Westchester. For the past four years, Yankwitt LLP and its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in Benchmark Litigation and Chambers USA and is the only Westchester-based law firm to appear in its tables. The firm’s attorneys are also regularly ranked in Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Martindale Hubbell.