In the 2023 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 ranked nationally in eight practices, including Tier 1 for Trusts & Estates Law and Litigation – Banking & Finance, and regionally in 61 practice areas, including 45 Tier 1 rankings across offices in Boston, Hartford, Miami, New Haven, New Jersey, New York City, Rhode Island, Stamford and West Palm Beach.
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Day Pitney's complete 2023 rankings are as follows:
National:
Tier 1
Litigation – Banking & Finance
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Commercial Litigation
Energy Law
Litigation – Construction
Tier 3
Corporate Law
Land Use & Zoning Law
Litigation – Real Estate
Metropolitan
Boston
Tier 1
Elder Law
Energy Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Family Law
Litigation – Trusts & Estates
Hartford
Tier 1
Commercial Litigation
Copyright law
Energy Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Environmental Law
Insurance Law
Litigation – Environmental
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Real Estate Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Banking and Finance Law
Miami
Tier 1
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Banking & Finance
Tier 2
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Real Estate
New Haven
Tier 1
Litigation – Trusts & Estates
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Elder Law
New Jersey
Tier 1
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Employment Law – Management
Family Law
Labor Law – Management
Land Use & Zoning Law
Litigation – Banking & Finance
Litigation – Labor & Employment
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Real Estate Law
Securities Regulation
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Employment Law – Individuals
Information Technology Law
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Real Estate
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
New York City
Tier 1
Trusts & Estates Law
Rhode Island
Tier 1
Trusts & Estates Law
Stamford
Tier 1
Corporate Law
Employment Law – Individuals
Employment Law – Management
Labor Law – Management
Litigation – Trusts & Estates
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Real Estate Law
Securities/Capital Markets Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Tier 2
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Nonprofit/Charities Law
West Palm Beach
Tier 1
Commercial Litigation
Tier 2
Litigation – Real Estate
Trusts & Estates Law
In October 2023, Day Pitney represented a state pension system client in connection with a $200 million investment in a $20 billion private equity fund, and its accompanying co-investment vehicle, focused on acquiring, operating and disposing of financing, software, data and technology-enabled businesses.
Day Pitney Technology Partner Richard Harris was interviewed by Brian Shactman of WTIC Radio's Brian & Company along with Adam Chiara, Applied Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Hartford on artificial intelligence (AI).
Day Pitney Real Estate Partner Daniel Diaz Leyva was featured in The Real Deal article, "'Playing with the House's Money': How Buyers, Sellers Are Closing Deals."
Day Pitney Trusts and Estates Attorney Nikolaus Schuttauf was featured in The Wall Street Journal article titled, "The Estate Tax Catching Americans by Surprise."
Day Pitney Miami Litigation Partner Georgia A. Thompson was recognized by South Florida Business & Wealth magazine with a 2023 Up and Comer Award—Excellence in Leadership (Existing Company).
Day Pitney White Collar Attorney Stan Twardy was featured in the Law360 article, "Outspoken NY Judge Could Help Trump More Than Hurt Him."
Day Pitney Trusts and Estate Attorney G. Warren Whitaker authored the article, "The Dog Ate My Kids' Inheritance: Providing for Pets in an Estate Plan," for New Jersey Lawyer.
Day Pitney Real Estate Partner Jared Ross has been elected to the Board of Directors of the New England Council.
Day Pitney Trusts and Estates Partner Michael S. Schwartz co-authored the article "Generational Resilience Through the Integration of Governance into Structure," which has been included in the Essential Reads on Family Offices book published by Global Law and Business Ltd.
The IRS recently announced the cost-of-living adjustments applicable to certain dollar limitations for employee pension benefit plans for 2024.
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