Kaufman Dolowich Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, and Best Lawyers Ones to Watch® in America, 8-22-2025
Kaufman Dolowich LLP is proud to announce that 20 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
This prestigious recognition goes to less than six percent of all law firm attorneys per region, making it a significant achievement. Recognition by Best Lawyers® is based on peer review, reflecting the high regard Kaufman Dolowich attorneys are held by fellow legal professionals.
The distinctions underscore their unwavering dedication, exceptional skill, and consistent commitment to excellence—qualities that define the very best in the legal profession.
We congratulate the following Kaufman Dolowich LLP attorneys on this well-deserved recognition in their respective categories:
2026 The Best Lawyers in America®
Chicago, IL
- David T. Brown – Insurance Law
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Zascha Blanco Abbott – Employment Law – Management
Hackensack, NJ
- Robert A. Berns – Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Christopher Nucifora – Commercial Litigation
- Iram P. Valentin – Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Karol Corbin Walker – Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management, Insurance Law, Litigation – Labor and Employment, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Gino Zonghetti – Admiralty and Maritime Law
Los Angeles, CA
- Christine Magarian – Insurance Law
- Brian D. Peters – Employment Law – Management
- Michael P. MacHarg – Labor Law – Management
New York, NY
- Daniel E. Katz – Construction Law and Litigation – Construction
Wilmington, DE
- Kristen S. Swift – Insurance Law
Woodbury, NY
- Keith J. Gutstein – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law – Individuals, and Employment Law – Management
- Michael Kaufman – Employment Law – Management
2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Chicago, IL
- Cassandra Neal – Insurance Law
Hackensack, NJ
- Adam J. Casner – Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law
- Erik Sardiña – Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
New York, NY
- Kylie Ayal – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
- Kathleen A. Mullins – Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
White Plains, NY
- Carly L. Sirota – Labor and Employment Law – Management
We celebrate their achievements as a reflection of the firm’s unwavering commitment to legal excellence, and we look forward to their continued contributions in delivering exceptional service to our clients and leadership within the profession.
