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Nine Yankwitt LLP Attorneys Selected for 2026 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch Distinctions

WHITE PLAINS, New York (August 21, 2025) – Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, is proud to announce that nine attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

Best Lawyers

Benjamin Allee – Commercial Litigation
Dina Hamerman – Commercial Litigation
Michael Reed – Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Labor and Employment
Jason Swergold – Commercial Litigation
Alicia Tallbe – Commercial Litigation; Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Russell Yankwitt – Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Insurance; Litigation – Labor and Employment
Ones to Watch

Philip Tullo – Commercial Litigation
Cassandra Vogel – Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Labor and Employment; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Scott Wenzel – Commercial Litigation
“We are proud to see so many of our attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers,” said Russell Yankwitt, managing partner of Yankwitt LLP. “These recognitions reflect the talent, dedication and results our team delivers to clients every day. As our firm grows, it is rewarding to see our next generation of litigators receive the recognition they have earned.”

In addition to inclusion in Best Lawyers, Yankwitt LLP and its attorneys have been recognized by other leading publications, including Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, Legal 500, Super Lawyers, Best Law Firms, Crain’s New York Business and Martindale-Hubbell. The firm has also been named among the top 10 Best Companies to Work for in New York and Westchester.

About Yankwitt LLP
Founded in 2009, Yankwitt LLP is Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes and bet-the-company litigation. With one of Westchester’s most experienced litigation teams, Yankwitt LLP represents businesses and high-net-worth individuals across a broad range of matters. The firm also handles complex cases in Westchester on behalf of national law firms and often serves as trial counsel for local law firms.

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