The nationally recognized rating service Super Lawyers has announced its 2022 list of New York Metro Super Lawyers and New York Metro Rising Stars. On the list are 20 of the attorneys working at our firm, Weitz & Luxenberg.
Attorneys Are Evaluated by Peers
Annually, Super Lawyers determines its Metro Super Lawyers and Metro Rising Stars using a multiphase selection process. This process involves peer nomination, peer evaluation, and independent research.(1)
Attorney’s accomplishments and abilities are included in the evaluations. New York Metro attorneys receiving the greatest number of points during the initial part of the review process are further designated as top New York Metro Super Lawyers.
The W&L men and women listed as New York Metro Super Lawyers and New York Metro Rising Stars areas have a wide range of experience. This litigation experience includes everything from mesothelioma and asbestos to defective drugs and medical devices, environmental pollution, consumer protection, personal injury, appellate litigation, and medical malpractice. We are proud to count them among our colleagues.
Every Year the Lists Grow Longer
W&L co-founders Perry Weitz and Arthur Luxenberg remark, “Each year these listings are announced, we feel exceedingly proud of both our seasoned attorneys and the young promising attorneys who are on the rise. They honorably represent the future of Weitz & Luxenberg and are well on their way to becoming national leaders in their specific practice areas. This is exceptional news for our clients, those we are representing now as well as our clients for years to come.”
They continue, “We have dedicated ourselves to helping our clients and their families get the resolution and compensation they deserve. And we look forward to continuing this work, knowing the victories we can achieve when we work together.”
2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers
This year’s list of New York Metro Super Lawyers names:
- Lisa Nathanson Busch — Ms. Busch is a W&L partner and was noted in the Class Action category. She heads our Asbestos Bankruptcy Department and is also included in the Super Lawyers Women’s Edition.
- Michael Fanelli: Mr. Fanelli is recognized for Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff. He handles mesothelioma and asbestos cases.
- Lawrence B. Goldhirsch — Mr. Goldhirsch is recognized for Class Action. He focuses on defective drugs and devices, as well as personal injury and medical malpractice.
- Robert J. Gordon: Mr. Gordon is recognized for Personal Injury General: Plaintiff. He is of counsel to W&L, handling mesothelioma and asbestos, defective drugs and devices, personal injury and medical malpractice, and environmental pollution.
- Gary R. Klein — Mr. Klein is recognized for Personal Injury General: Plaintiff. He is a W&L partner. As the firm’s managing attorney, he handles personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
- Arthur M. Luxenberg — Co-founder of W&L, Mr. Luxenberg is recognized for Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff. He is responsible for overseeing all firm litigation. This includes cases of mesothelioma and asbestos, defective drugs and devices, personal injury and medical malpractice, environmental pollution, and consumer protection.
- Ellen Relkin — Ms. Relkin is recognized for Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff. As a W&L partner, she handles defective drugs and devices. In addition, she is included in the Super Lawyers Women’s Edition.
- Michael P. Roberts — Mr. Roberts is recognized for Personal Injury General: Plaintiff. This W&L partner handles mesothelioma and asbestos.
- Perry Weitz — Co-founder of W&L, Mr. Weitz is recognized for Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff. Along with his co-founder, he oversees litigation for the firm. Practice group areas include mesothelioma and asbestos, defective drugs and devices, personal injury and medical malpractice, environmental pollution, and consumer protection.
- Nicholas A. Wise — A W&L partner, Mr. Wise is recognized for Personal Injury General: Plaintiff. He focuses on personal injury and medical malpractice.
2022 New York Metro Rising Stars
This year’s list of New York Metro Rising Stars names:
- Adam S. Dreksler — Recognized for Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff, Mr. Dreksler handles mesothelioma and asbestos.
- Danielle M. Gold — Recognized for Class Action, Ms. Gold focuses on defective drugs and medical devices. She is also included in the Super Lawyers Women’s Edition.
- Jeffrey S. Kanca — Recognized for Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff, Mr. Kanca focuses on mesothelioma and asbestos.
- Brendan A. McDonough — Recognized for Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Mr. McDonough focuses on defective drugs and medical devices.
- Kristen B. Miller — Recognized for Class Action, Ms. Miller focuses on environmental pollution and consumer protection. She is also included in the Super Lawyers Women’s Edition.
- Adam C. Raffo — Recognized for Personal Injury General: Plaintiff, Mr. Raffo focuses on mesothelioma and asbestos, personal injury, and medical malpractice.
- Pierre Ratzki — Recognized for Appellate, Mr. Ratzki focuses on appeals for mesothelioma and asbestos cases.
- Brittany A. Russell — Recognized for Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff, Ms. Russell focuses on mesothelioma and asbestos. She is also included in the Super Lawyers Women’s Edition.
- Kyle A. Schiedo — Recognized for Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense, Mr. Schiedo handles personal injury and medical malpractice cases as well as trafficking and abuse litigation.
- Jared Scotto — Recognized for Personal Injury General: Plaintiff, Mr. Scotto handles cases of personal injury and medical malpractice, as well as trafficking and abuse.
