Insights: Results

The Rise of Child Sexual Abuse: A Dark Epidemic

by Justin Smulison

As child sexual abuse cases continue to grow in prevalence, Bobby Saadian, founder & president of Wilshire Law Firm, gives Best Lawyers the inside scoop.

Everything Starts With Trust That Is Earned

by John Fields

Joseph F. Brophy, a Best Lawyers recipient and co-founder of Brophy & Devaney Law, speaks on the firm's efforts for client representation and advocacy.

Radical Change in New England’s Legal Landscape

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers weighs in on the latest regulatory developments fresh out of New England, covering stories from states including Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.

Understanding Illinois’ Workers’ Rights Amendment

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers weighs in on Illinois' newly enacted Amendment 1, which sets to provide state workers with the right to collectively bargain and organize.

California’s Plan to Phase Out Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers weighs in on California, the largest automotive market in the U.S., and their current plan to phase out gas-powered transportation altogether.

South Florida’s New Affordable Housing Law

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers weighs in on the recently enacted Live Local Act, which aims to shrink financial gaps and provide affordable housing availability in South Florida.

Changes to the New Form I-9 and Verification Process

by Nia Doaks

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America honoree Nia Doaks of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete offers guidance in navigating new Form I-9 changes.

Steve Yerrid: Four Decades of Landmark Verdicts

by Nicole Ortiz

With 250+ seven-figure verdicts, continuous Best Lawyers recognition since the 1980s, and landmark wins, Steve Yerrid’s career stands among the most influential in trial law.

Protecting the Public: Burg Simpson

by Justin Smulison

Burg Simpson founder and three-time Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” honoree Michael S. Burg discusses the impact of the firm’s national cases and how its trial lawyers continue to add to the firm’s 45-year legacy.

Giving Back to Others

by Justin Smulison

Powerhouse trial lawyer and three-time Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year”* Steve Yerrid stays true to his roots outside the courtroom by giving back to the community

The Athea Principle

by Deborah S. Chang

How best to rectify the substantial gender imbalance in the legal profession—and the courtroom? Harness the legend of a butt-kicking Greek goddess and the collective power of six talented trial lawyers.

A Hall of Fame Career

by Justin Smulison

Revered as one of the nation’s best trial lawyers, trailblazing attorney Steve Yerrid reflects on some of his most significant achievements in more than four decades in the courtroom.

The Key to Success? Be Prepared to Walk Away

by Sara Collin

Oatley Vigmond partner and The Best Lawyers in Canada awardee Brian M. Cameron discusses his illustrious career and techniques for trial and negotiation that have led to his success.

All Eyes to the Ones on the Rise

by Rebecca Blackwell, Rebecca Blackwell, Rebecca Blackwell, Rebecca Blackwell and Rebecca Blackwell

Our 2023 honorees recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in America tell us more about how their path to law formed, what lead them to their practice areas and how they keep steadfast in their passion to serve others.

Legal News Highlights from New York Firms and Cases

by Best Lawyers

News and Events for New York Lawyers

Class-Action Claims to Increase in the Wake of Societal Emphasis of ESG

by Agenique Smiley

Corporate litigators and state lawmakers anticipate a mounting rise in ESG-related issues surrounding class-action lawsuits. One Best Lawyers recognized firm is weighing in with survey data supporting this increase.