Managing Partner Russell Yankwitt and Executive Director and Partner Dina Hamerman of Yankwitt LLP in White Plains have been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2024 guide as a Litigation Star and a Future Star, respectively.
A trusted guide of the country’s leading litigation firms and lawyers Benchmark Litigation lists attorneys who consistently demonstrate excellence in their field and are recognized by their colleagues, peers and clients.
Yankwitt and Hamerman are repeat honorees, recognized for their work on some of the highest-profile litigations in the New York state and federal trial and appellate courts, involving business disputes, employment matters, criminal actions and government investigations.
“We have been lauded as Westchester’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, complex litigation for more than 14 years,” said Yankwitt. “With a client roster that boasts Fortune 500 companies, more than 2,000 cases since the firm opened and on average two trials per year, our attorneys are a testament to what it is to have relentless dedication and unmatched prowess.”
A highlight of the firm’s current docket includes representing private jet operator Million Air in a $30 million lease dispute, one of Westchester’s largest and highest-profile cases.
In addition to being selected for Benchmark Litigation, Yankwitt has been named in Chambers USA in commercial litigation – the only Westchester-based law firm selected for this honor — Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Best Companies to Work for and others.
