Best Lawyers in New York (2026)

    8 distinguished attorneys editorially vetted by Haute Living

    Last reviewed by the Haute Lawyer editorial team · June 2026

    New York City is the legal capital of the world, with the highest concentration of top-tier law firms and legal professionals. The Haute Lawyer Network features 8 distinguished attorneys across the five boroughs and greater New York metro.

    About This Ranking

    The Haute Lawyer Network is a curated directory of distinguished attorneys published by Haute Living, a Google News-indexed editorial platform established in 2005. Attorneys are individually vetted by the editorial team based on professional credentials, peer recognition, and practice area expertise. This is not a paid ranking — all featured attorneys are members of the Haute Lawyer Network and have been editorially reviewed. For more information, visit hauteliving.com/hautelawyer.

    Attorneys at a Glance

    AttorneyPractice AreasCityFirmTier
    Eric BroderFamily LawWestport, CTBroder & Orland LLCSilver
    Michael KosnitzkyPrivate WealthNew York, NYPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLPPlatinum
    Frederic J. SiegelFamily LawStamford, CTSiegel, Colin & Kaufman, P.C.Gold
    Alex MarioPersonal InjuryMilford, CTCarter Mario Law FirmGold
    Michael M. MarquesEstate Planning/ProbateNew York, NYThe Marques Law Firm, PLLCSilver
    Steven RikerBusiness/Commercial LitigationNew York, NYSteven Riker LawSilver
    Sarah S OldhamFamily Law, Estate Planning/ProbateWestport, ConnecticutRutkin Oldham Contratto Gold
    Debra A. WhitsonFamily LawElizabethtown, NYWhitsonLaw, PLLCSilver

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How are lawyers selected for the Haute Lawyer Network?

    Attorneys are editorially vetted by Haute Living based on professional credentials, peer recognition, and practice area expertise.

    How many lawyers are in New York?

    The Haute Lawyer Network currently features 8 distinguished attorneys in the greater New York metropolitan area.

    What practice areas are covered in New York?

    Haute Lawyer New York currently covers Family Law, Estate Planning/Probate, Business/Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, and Private Wealth.

    How do I join the Haute Lawyer Network?

    Attorneys can apply for membership at hauteliving.com/hautelawyer/apply. Membership includes an editorial profile, Attorney Talk feature article, and visibility across Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI search platforms.

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