WHITE PLAINS, NY (March 18, 2026) – Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, is proud to announce that eight of its attorneys have been honored with inclusion in Hudson Valley Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers in the firm’s core practice areas: commercial litigation, civil law litigation, and criminal defense.
- Benjamin Allee, Partner – Criminal Defense
- Waleska Suero Garcia, Counsel – Criminal Defense
- Dina Hamerman, Partner & Executive Director – Civil Law Litigation
- Jonathan Ohring, Partner – Commercial Litigation
- Jason Swergold, Partner – Criminal Defense\
- Alicia Tallbe, Partner & Deputy Chair, Litigation Department – Civil Law Litigation
- Cassandra Vogel, Partner – Commercial Litigation
- Russell Yankwitt, Managing Partner & Chair, Litigation Department – Commercial Litigation
“Being recognized as one of Hudson Valley Magazine’s Top Lawyers is a testament to the outstanding legal representation our team provides to businesses and individuals throughout the Hudson Valley,” said Yankwitt. “We are honored to receive this recognition from our peers and remain committed to delivering the highest caliber legal services to our clients.”
The annual Top Lawyers list is compiled through peer voting, evaluation of professional achievement, and verification of active licensing.
Yankwitt LLP is consistently recognized by leading legal directories, including Chambers + Partners, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, and Super Lawyers. The firm has also been named a Best Place to Work in New York and Westchester, and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for Women.
About Yankwitt LLP
Founded in 2009, Yankwitt LLP is Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation. With one of the most experienced litigation teams in the county, Yankwitt LLP represents businesses and high-net-worth individuals across a broad range of matters. The firm frequently serves as trial counsel for local law firms and is often called upon by national law firms to handle cases that fall outside their scope or present conflicts of interest.