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The 2021 Best Lawyers in New York Area

Featuring the top legal talent in the New York area.

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December 11, 2020 08:00 AM

The 2021 New York Area's Best Lawyers publication includes more than 6,000 of the region's top-ranked legal talent as well as the inaugural appearance of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in print.

For this publication, we have two cover stories. In one, we featured personal injury firm Block O’Toole & Murphy. Firm founder Jeffrey Block and partner Daniel O’Toole discussed how technology has allowed them to continue their success in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the next cover story, we interviewed trial lawyer Benedict Morelli. He shared with us a lawsuit against Live Nation after the plaintiff was seriously injured on the job while putting together a two-level booth structure.

Homelessness is an ongoing problem in New York City, worsened by the pandemic. We spoke to three Best lawyers-recognized attorneys to discuss the growing homelessness rate and what can be done to solve the issue.

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by Jennifer Verta

Discover how Best Lawyers simplifies the attorney search process.

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Presenting the 2025 Best Lawyers Editions in Chile, Colombia, Peru and Puerto Rico

by Jennifer Verta

Celebrating top legal professionals in South America and the Caribbean.

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When Can Ones to Watch Lawyers Be Nominated for Best Lawyers?

by Elizabeth Petit

Transitioning from Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch to Best Lawyers recognition.

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2025 Best Lawyers Awards Announced: Honoring Outstanding Legal Professionals Across the U.S.

by Jennifer Verta

Introducing the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America and the fifth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

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The Inaugural Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada

by Justin Smulison

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada's inaugural edition is here. We talk with Kristen Greer, Best Lawyers Senior Research Manager, on the prestige of these awards.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2022

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch – The Future of Legal Talent Looks Bright

by Justin Smulison

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch is launching its second edition in the United States, and after talking with both a company leader and esteemed lawyers on the list, the importance of this prestigious list is evident.

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What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Intellectual Property

by Todd Fichtenberg

With the growing rates of entrepreneurs and startups during 2020, applications for EINs and intellectual property protections should grow proportionately.

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Featuring the top legal talent in the Southern Florida area.

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The 2021 Best Lawyers in Southern California

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Featuring the top legal talent in the Washington, D.C. area.

One of NY’s Top Personal Injury Lawyers on 2 Surprising Trends Transforming the Industry

by Gregory Sirico

Lawyer Jeff Korek talks emerging personal injury law trends in IVF litigation and trial scarcity.

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How Peer Review Powers Industry Referrals

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers combines the trust of industry referrals with state-of-the-art technology to help clients find the right lawyer.

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The Push and Pitfalls of New York’s Attempt to Expand Wrongful Death Recovery

by Elizabeth M. Midgley and V. Christopher Potenza

The New York State Legislature recently went about updating certain wrongful death provisions and how they can be carried out in the future. Here's the latest.

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Unveiling the 2025 Best Lawyers Awards Canada: Celebrating Legal Excellence

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Presenting the 19th edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada and the 4th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada.

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Legal Distinction on Display: 15th Edition of The Best Lawyers in France™

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The industry’s best lawyers and firms working in France are revealed in the newly released, comprehensive the 15th Edition of The Best Lawyers in France™.

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Presenting the 2025 Best Lawyers Editions in Chile, Colombia, Peru and Puerto Rico

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Announcing the 13th Edition of Best Lawyers Rankings in the United Kingdom

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is proud to announce the newest edition of legal rankings in the United Kingdom, marking the 13th consecutive edition of awards in the country.

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Unveiling the 2025 Best Lawyers Editions in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal and South Africa

by Jennifer Verta

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Prop 36 California 2024: California’s Path to Stricter Sentencing and Criminal Justice Reform

by Jennifer Verta

Explore how Prop 36 could shape California's sentencing laws and justice reform.

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Announcing the 16th Edition of the Best Lawyers in Germany Rankings

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Best Lawyers announces the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany™, featuring a unique set of rankings that highlights Germany's top legal talent.

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Celebrating Excellence in Law: 11th Edition of Best Lawyers in Italy™

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Best Lawyers announces the 11th edition of The Best Lawyers in Italy™, which features an elite list of awards showcasing Italy's current legal talent.

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Tampa Appeals Court ‘Sends Clear Message,” Ensuring School Tax Referendum Stays on Ballot

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Find the Best Lawyers for Your Needs

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Key Developments and Trends in U.S. Commercial Litigation

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Whether it's multibillion-dollar water cleanliness verdicts or college athletes vying for the right to compensation, the state of litigation remains strong.

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Woman on a Mission

by Rebecca Blackwell

Baker Botts partner and intellectual property chair Christa Brown-Sanford discusses how she juggles work, personal life, being a mentor and leadership duties.

Best Lawyers Celebrates Women in the Law: Ninth Edition

by Alliccia Odeyemi

Released in both print and digital form, Best Lawyers Ninth Edition of Women in the Law features stories of inspiring leadership and timely legal issues.

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Beyond the Billables

by Michele M. Jochner

In a recently conducted, comprehensive study, data reveals a plethora of hidden realities that parents working full-time in the legal industry face every day.

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The Human Cost

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