Yankwitt LLP Earns Tier 1 Ranking in Commercial and Employment Litigation in the 2027 Edition of Best Law Firms
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (November 5, 2026) – Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes litigation, has once again been named among the region’s leading litigation practices, earning Tier 1 rankings in White Plains for Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Labor and Employment in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®.
The honor reflects the strength and depth of Yankwitt LLP’s litigation bench and the reputation the firm has built for handling sophisticated, high-stakes disputes for businesses, institutions and individuals.
“Being selected among the best law firms is a testament to the talent, skill, and dedication of our entire team,” said Russell Yankwitt, managing partner. “We have worked hard to build a reputation as Westchester’s go-to litigation firm, and this recognition reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients.”
That reputation is echoed by prominent members of the legal community in research conducted by Best Lawyers-Best Law Firms.
“Yankwitt LLP is an outstanding commercial litigation firm,” said Jonathan Lerner, retired partner and former chair of the Litigation Department at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. “As the Skadden NY Litigation Practice Leader for about 20 years, I’m a good judge of quality, and I believe Yankwitt is the best in Westchester! NY quality at Westchester prices.”
“Great firm! Thoroughly prepared. Sharp, smart and professional,” said Lisa Zeiderman, co-managing partner of Miller Zeiderman LLP.
The firm recognition follows a strong showing for Yankwitt LLP in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, where eight of the firm’s attorneys were selected across commercial litigation and related practice areas.
Beyond Best Law Firms and Best Lawyers, Yankwitt LLP and its attorneys have earned honors from Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, Legal 500, Super Lawyers, Crain’s New York Business and Martindale-Hubbell, among others.
About Yankwitt LLP
Founded in 2009, Yankwitt LLP is Westchester County’s go-to firm for high-stakes, 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.