Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes and bet-the-company litigation, recently announced that Managing Partner Russell Yankwitt and Executive Director and Partner Dina Hamerman have been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2025 guide as a Litigation Star and a Future Star, respectively. Partner Jason Swergold earned recognition on Benchmark Litigation’s list of top attorneys under 40 in August.
Yankwitt and Hamerman are returning honorees, celebrated for their exceptional work on some of New York’s highest-profile litigation cases across state and federal trial and appellate courts. Their practice areas cover complex business disputes, employment issues, criminal defense and government investigations.
Benchmark Litigation selected Yankwitt and Hamerman based on feedback from colleagues and clients and the firm’s strong submission, which highlights its focus on complex, high-profile cases representing businesses in litigation and individuals in criminal prosecutions and investigations in the Southern District of New York.
Benchmark Litigation is a leading publication that ranks the nation’s top litigation firms and attorneys. Inclusion in the guide is a mark of distinction, recognizing those who consistently excel in their practice and earn the respect of their peers, clients, and colleagues.
In addition to this recognition, Yankwitt LLP has been honored by several organizations, including Chambers USA for commercial litigation — the only Westchester-based firm to earn this distinction — as well as Super Lawyers, Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers, and
Best Companies to Work For, among others.Founded in 2009, Yankwitt represents businesses and high-net-worth individuals across a broad range of matters. The firm frequently serves as trial counsel for local law firms and is often called upon by national law firms to handle cases that fall outside their scope or present conflicts of interest.
