Yankwitt LLP Named to 2025 Best Law Firms in Commercial and Employment Litigation
White Plains, NY (November 7, 2024) – Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, has been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Best Law Firms in Commercial Litigation and Labor & Employment Litigation, Tier 1, White Plains.
To be eligible for ranking in Best Law Firms, a firm must have at least one attorney in Best Lawyers. A total of six Yankwitt attorneys across the practices are featured in this year’s Best Lawyers tables.
“We are committed to exceeding our clients’ expectations, and being recognized in Tier 1 of the Best Law Firms for commercial litigation is a testament to that commitment,” said Russell Yankwitt, managing partner. “We extend our gratitude to our clients and colleagues who provided their support and feedback to Best Law Firms, helping us achieve this prestigious ranking.”
Best Lawyers surveys ranked attorneys and law firm references to compile its annual “Best Law Firm” lists. This year’s references provided the following positive feedback:
-Russell Yankwitt at Yankwitt is my go-to litigator in Westchester. As the former head of Skadden’s litigation department, I hired Russell and worked closely with him there before he went to the Office of US Attorney SDNY. He was terrific and created a wonderful law firm in White Plains. I have referred others to his firm, and they have been happy. – Jonathan Lerner, Retired Partner & Former Chair of the Litigation Department – Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
-As an attorney, I can say it would be hard to find any firm with more expertise and is more responsive than Yankwitt. – Alan Pearce – Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
-Yankwitt offers consistently excellent counsel, responsiveness and a business-sensitive approach. — Anonymous
Yankwitt LLP has received accolades from other prominent publications and organizations, including Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell, National Law Journal, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. The firm has also been named a Best Place to Work 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 routinely handles complex cases in Westchester on behalf of national law firms and often serves as trial counsel for local law firms.
About Best Law Firms
The Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.
Read more news on the firm website. https://www.yankwitt.com/blog/yankwitt-llp-named-to-2025-best-law-firms-in-commercial-and-employment-litigation/
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