New York, NY — We're proud to share that Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm has been named a Tier 1 Best Law Firm in New York City in the 2026 edition of U.S. News — Best Law Firms®, earning the highest recognition available across three plaintiff-side practice areas:
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Published jointly by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, the Best Law Firms rankings are based on peer review, client feedback, and a detailed evaluation of each firm's professional performance — not paid placement or advertising activity.
Is Raphaelson & Levine one of the best law firms in New York City?
A Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking from U.S. News — Best Law Firms® is the highest possible regional ranking under the methodology, and we've earned that ranking in New York City for 2026 in Personal Injury Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law, and Product Liability Litigation (Plaintiffs). We've practiced personal injury law in New York since 1992 and have recovered over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients.
Independent honors and rankings our firm and attorneys have also received include:
- New York Magazine, "Leaders In The Law"
- The National Trial Lawyers, "Top 100 Trial Lawyers"
- "Top Rated Lawyer" — New York Law Journal and New York Magazine
- American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, "10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys For Client Satisfaction"
- Thomson Reuters, "Super Lawyers"
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
- Trial Lawyers Board of Regents, "Litigator Award"
- New York Magazine, "Verdicts & Settlements Hall of Fame"
View all of our awards and recognitions →
Why This Ranking Matters to Our Clients
What sets the Best Law Firms methodology apart is how the data is collected: attorneys at peer firms evaluate one another, clients submit confidential feedback, and the editors at U.S. News analyze firm-level information across litigation depth, expertise, and integrity.
For people considering a personal injury, medical malpractice, or product liability claim, our Tier 1 ranking signals three things:
- We're consistently respected by opposing counsel and judges in New York courts.
- Our attorneys are trusted to handle catastrophic injury, medical negligence, and defective product cases.
- The recognition is grounded in independent evaluation, not self-promotion.
Our Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch®
In addition to our firm-wide Tier 1 ranking, ten of our award-winning attorneys were featured in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America — selections made through the same rigorous peer-review process that drives the firm rankings.
The Best Lawyers in America® (7)
- Howard Raphaelson recognized since 2022
- Andrew J. Levine recognized since 2023
- Steven Gershowitz recognized since 2022
- Steven November recognized since 2022
- Dario Martinez recognized since 2022
- Benjamin Katz recognized since 2024
- Jason Krakower recognized since 2024
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (3)
For the 2026 edition, more than 26 million peer evaluations were analyzed across The Best Lawyers in America®, and an additional 5.4 million evaluations informed the Ones to Watch® selections.
"We are proud to see this exceptional group of attorneys recognized by their peers. Their dedication, expertise, and leadership continue to elevate the standard of excellence across the legal profession."— Phil Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers
"It's an honor to be recognized by our peers, our past clients, and the New York community we've served for over 30 years. Every award, every review, every referral reinforces why we do this work. To be the voice of the injured when people need it most." — Howard Raphaelson, Partner, Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Raphaelson & Levine one of the best personal injury law firms in New York City?
We earned Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings — the highest possible regional ranking under the U.S. News — Best Law Firms® methodology — in New York City for 2026, 2025, and 2024 across Personal Injury Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law, and Product Liability Litigation (Plaintiffs). We've practiced personal injury law in New York since 1992, recovered over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients, have seven of our attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and three in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for 2026, and have additionally been honored by New York Magazine ("Leaders In The Law"), The National Trial Lawyers ("Top 100 Trial Lawyers"), the New York Law Journal and New York Magazine ("Top Rated Lawyer"), the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys ("10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys For Client Satisfaction"), and more.
What does a Tier 1 ranking from U.S. News — Best Law Firms® mean?
A Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking is the highest regional tier awarded by U.S. News — Best Law Firms®. It reflects exceptional marks from peer attorneys, confidential client feedback, and editorial analysis of firm-level data on litigation experience, expertise, and integrity within a specific practice area and geographic market.
In what practice areas is Raphaelson & Levine ranked Tier 1 for 2026?
We're ranked Metropolitan Tier 1 in New York City for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in the 2026 edition of U.S. News — Best Law Firms®.
Which Raphaelson & Levine attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch® for 2026?
Seven of our attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America® — Howard Raphaelson, Andrew J. Levine, Steven Gershowitz, Steven November, Dario Martinez, Benjamin Katz, and Jason Krakower. Three more were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America — Corey T. Flick, Samantha Raphaelson, and Joseph Taylor. Their recognition spans Personal Injury Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law, and Product Liability Litigation on the plaintiff side.
How are the Best Law Firms® rankings determined?
The U.S. News — Best Law Firms® rankings combine peer-attorney evaluations, confidential client feedback, and a detailed editorial review of each firm's professional performance. Firms cannot pay to be ranked, and inclusion is by invitation only — a firm must first have attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® to be eligible.
About Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm
Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm is a New York City personal injury law firm representing individuals and families affected by serious accidents, medical negligence, and defective products. Founded in 1992, we've recovered over $1 billion for our clients and operate offices in Midtown Manhattan (near Penn Station), Flushing, Queens, and Woodbury, Long Island.
We handle motor vehicle collisions, construction accidents, medical malpractice claims, product liability matters, premises liability cases, and wrongful death actions. Our attorneys investigate the facts, consult with independent professionals where the case requires it, and build claims designed to hold negligent parties accountable under New York law. Our intake team is available 24/7 in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
We work on a contingency basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
About Best Lawyers®
Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most established peer-review organization in the legal profession. Founded in 1981, it identifies elite lawyers and law firms through a confidential peer-evaluation process. The Best Law Firms rankings — published in partnership with U.S. News & World Report — combine those peer evaluations with client feedback and firm-level data to produce annual tier rankings by region and practice area.
Speak With One of Our New York Personal Injury Attorneys
If you or a family member has been injured in an accident, suffered harm from medical negligence, or been hurt by a defective product, we offer a free case review. Call (212) 268-3222 or contact us online to discuss your situation with a member of our team.
We serve clients across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Long Island.
