Yankwitt LLP Ranked in 2026 Best Law Firms for Commercial and Employment Litigation in Tier 1 White Plains
White Plains, NY (November 6, 2025) – Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, has been ranked a Tier 1 firm in the 2026 Best Law Firms for Commercial and Labor & Employment Litigation in White Plains.
“Being named a Tier 1 ranking underscores the caliber of our team and the sophistication of the matters we handle,” said Russell Yankwitt, managing partner. “Our clients turn to us for their most complex, high-takes disputes, and this recognition reinforces the reputation we have built throughout Westchester.”
Eligibility for Best Law Firms rankings requires at least one attorney at the firm to be recognized in Best Lawyers. This year, nine Yankwitt attorneys across these practices are featured in the Best Lawyers (BL) and Ones to Watch (OTW) listings. They include: Benjamin Allee, Dina Hamerman, Michael Reed, Jason Swergold, Alicia Tallbe, and Russell Yankwitt in BL and Phillip Tullo, Cassandra Vogel and Scott Wenzel in OTW.
The rankings are determined through a rigorous evaluation process combining client and peer reviews. References provided to Best Lawyers this year noted the firm’s exceptional commitment to client outcomes and professional excellence.
In addition to this recognition, Yankwitt LLP has been acknowledged by leading publications and organizations, including Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, Legal 500, Martindale-Hubbell, Crain’s New York Business, National Law Journal, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. The firm has also been named a Best Place to Work in New York, Westchester, and for Women.
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.
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