Yankwitt LLP: Westchester County’s Leading Litigation Firm
Founded in 2009, Yankwitt LLP is the premier litigation firm in Westchester County, known for its sophisticated legal strategies and deep local experience. The firm’s team of highly experienced attorneys includes many former federal prosecutors and lawyers who trained at premier AmLaw100 firms. Also, unique among Westchester law firms, Yankwitt LLP boasts former clerks for several sitting federal judges in the White Plains courthouse of the Southern District of New York, exemplifying its strong ties to the regional judicial landscape.
With offices just steps away from the Westchester County courthouses in White Plains, New York, Yankwitt LLP handles cases throughout the state of New York, including Westchester and Rockland counties, the Hudson Valley, Long Island and New York City. Our attorneys are admitted to practice before the federal district and appellate courts throughout the region and have handled federal appellate cases in circuit courts around the country. In addition to our New York practice, Yankwitt LLP has offices in Atlantic City, New Jersey and handles civil litigation matters of all kinds in New Jersey state and federal courts.
Preferred Litigation Counsel for Organizations
Yankwitt LLP is the go-to litigation counsel for both local businesses and national corporations in disputes throughout New York and New Jersey. Our peers often refer high-stakes cases to Yankwitt LLP, especially when conflicts arise, or the case falls outside their wheelhouse. The firm’s practice areas span business disputes, employment litigation, criminal defense, and appellate work. With a trial-ready approach, Yankwitt LLP consistently achieves successful outcomes for its clients.
Recognition and Industry Accolades
The firm has earned numerous accolades for its outstanding litigation success. Yankwitt LLP is the only firm based in Westchester recognized by Benchmark Litigation, with Managing Partner Russell Yankwitt and Executive Director Dina Hamerman named a Litigation Star and Future Star, respectively. Attorney Jason Swergold has also been recognized in Benchmark’s Under 40 ranking. In addition, Yankwitt LLP holds the distinction of being the sole Westchester law firm ranked in the Chambers Commercial Litigation tables. Russell Yankwitt also consistently ranks in the Super Lawyers Top 25 Westchester Attorney and recently moved up from Super Lawyers Top 100 in New York to Top 10.
Prestigious Westchester Awards and Community Involvement
The firm and its attorneys have received some of the highest accolades in Westchester County. In 2022, Yankwitt LLP received the Business Council of Westchester’s Hall of Fame Award for Small Business Success, and in 2024, Russell Yankwitt was honored with the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley’s Partner in Justice honor and Pace University’s Westchester Changemaker Award. Jason Swergold and Michael Reed were also honored with the Business Council of Westchester’s Rising Star award and the firm consistently ranks in the Top 5 of the Best Companies to Work for in New York and Westchester, further establishing Yankwitt LLP as a top employer and respected firm in the region.
Commitment to Community and Professional Associations
Beyond the courtroom, Yankwitt LLP demonstrates strong community involvement, supporting local initiatives and holding leadership board positions on the Westchester County Bar Association, the Federal Bar Council, the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley and the Business Council of Westchester, as well as others.
