In the 2020 edition of "Best Law Firms," published by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, Day Pitney LLP received top-tier rankings, earning the firm national and regional recognition.
The firm is ranked nationally in eight practice areas, including in Tier 1 for Energy Law and Trusts and Estates Law, and regionally in 86 practice areas, including 56 Tier 1 rankings across Boston, Hartford, Miami, New Haven, New Jersey, New York City, Stamford and West Palm Beach.
According to U.S. News – Best Lawyers, law firms included in the 2020 edition "are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers." In addition, "[a]chieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise."
Day Pitney's complete 2020 rankings are as follows:
National:
Tier 1
Energy Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Land Use & Zoning Law
Tier 3
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Law
Litigation - Banking & Finance
Litigation - Construction
Litigation - Real Estate
Regional:
Boston
Tier 1
Elder Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Hartford
Tier 1
Banking and Finance Law
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Copyright Law
Corporate Governance Law
Employment Law - Management
Energy Law
Environmental Law
Insurance Law
Litigation - Environmental
Litigation - Labor & Employment
Litigation - Trusts & Estates
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Real Estate Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Corporate Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Labor Law - Management
Miami
Tier 1
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Banking & Finance
Litigation - Construction
Tier 2
Family Law
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Litigation - Antitrust
Litigation - Real Estate
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 3
Appellate Practice
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Trusts & Estates
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Trusts & Estates Law
New Haven
Tier 1
Litigation - Real Estate
Litigation - Trusts & Estates
Real Estate Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Elder Law
New Jersey
Tier 1
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Compliance Law
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Employment Law - Management
Family Law
Franchise Law
Labor Law - Management
Land Use & Zoning Law
Litigation - Labor & Employment
Litigation - Real Estate
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Real Estate Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Securities Regulation
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Employment Law - Individuals
Environmental Law
Information Technology Law
Litigation - Construction
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 3
Litigation - Banking & Finance
New York City
Tier 1
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 3
Tax Law
Stamford
Tier 1
Corporate Law
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Employment Law - Individuals
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Real Estate Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Litigation - Trusts & Estates
Nonprofit / Charities Law
West Palm Beach
Tier 1
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 3
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Litigation - Construction
Litigation - Securities
* "Best Law Firms" results are issued by The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms." A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the highest court of any state. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Day Pitney Litigation Partner Georgia Thompson was featured in the Daily Business Review article on the Florida Legal Awards' On The Rise Honorees.
The arrival of Steven Wernick and Joseph Ruiz of Wernick & Co to Day Pitney's Miami office was featured in Miami Today's People column. Wernick and Ruiz are joining the firm's real estate, environmental and land use practices as a partner and counsel. Wernick & Co. built its reputation in the Miami area through experience in land use and zoning.
The Day Pitney Real Estate, Environmental, and Land Use Team, led by practice co-chair Katharine Coffey, represented the developers Russo Development, Onyx Equities LLC, and Dinallo Development LLC/Terminal Construction in connection with multiple transactions facilitating the development of Hackensack Meridian Health's $200 million, first-of-its-kind health care facility at Metropark, a mass transit hub in Woodbridge, NJ.
On March 13, Day Pitney Boca Raton-based attorneys Jay D. Mussman and Brian E. Thompson received special commendations from the 15th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, The Florida Supreme Court and the Florida Pro Bono Coordinators Association for their pro bono work in 2023.
Day Pitney Trusts and Estates Partner Tasha Dickinson is featured in the Daily Mail UK article "Matthew Perry's Will Leaves More than $1M in Trust Named After Woody Allen Character."
The arrival of Miami Attorneys Steven J. Wernick and Joseph Ruiz was featured in The Real Deal's Movers and Shakers column. Wernick, who joined as a partner, previously founded Wernick & Co, a Miami-based law firm specializing in land use and urban redevelopment.
Day Pitney Trusts and Estates Partner James A. Ballerano was featured in a Daily Business Review Q&A about his most significant career accomplishments.
Day Pitney Partners Stephen Catanzaro, Laurence Smith, and Elizabeth Yoo were featured in New Jersey Law Journal's 2024 New Partners Yearbook, which highlights partners, including lateral partners, made or hired at New Jersey firms.
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Day Pitney West Palm Beach Trusts and Estates Partner Tasha Dickinson authored the article "Empowering Women's Legal Careers: Mastering the Art of Rainmaking" for the Daily Business Review.
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