Russell Yankwitt, founder and managing partner of Yankwitt LLP, has been selected to serve on Law360’s New York Editorial Advisory Board. With more than 25 years of experience in New York state and federal courts, Russell brings a deep understanding of the state’s complex legal landscape. As the leader of […]
A Yankwitt LLP trial team led by George “Chip” Godfrey and Benjamin Allee secured a unanimous jury verdict on behalf of our casino client in a premises liability case. The case involved a plaintiff who alleged he suffered a head injury after tripping on a sign near an escalator when […]
The Yankwitt LLP team prevailed on behalf of a Fortune 500 company on a motion to strike and subsequent motion for reconsideration in a construction dispute before the Southern District of New York. Yankwitt LLP moved to strike allegations in the plaintiff’s amended complaint concerning settlement discussions, which the parties […]
White Plains, NY (March 6, 2025) – Yankwitt LLP is thrilled to announce that three of its partners—Russell Yankwitt, Jason Swergold, and Michael Reed—have been named to The Legal 500’s inaugural New York City Elite list for Commercial Disputes. Yankwitt LLP is the only Westchester-based law firm ranked in the […]
White Plains, NY (March 3, 2025) — Yankwitt LLP proudly announces that its Managing Partner Russell Yankwitt has been honored as a Crain’s New York Business Notable Litigator and Trial Attorney. This prestigious accolade is awarded to attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill in significant litigation and trials, hold senior […]