Best Lawyers Names Dilworth Paxson Among 2026 Best Law Firms

Dilworth Paxson is pleased to announce its inclusion in the Best Law Firms® 2026 edition by Best Lawyers®. The firm earned recognition for its excellence across multiple practice areas both nationally and within the metropolitan regions of Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York City.

“This ranking as one of the nation’s best law firms from Best Law Firms, given the mid-sized headcount of Dilworth in a regional market, is an affirmation of our core values of civic engagement, teamwork, and work-life balance.” Said Chairman Lawrence McMichael. “We take great pride in providing innovative, practical, and economical solutions that help our clients achieve their goals.”

Best Law Firms rankings are determined through a rigorous evaluation process involving the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. The highest honor, a Tier 1 ranking, is based on clients’ feedback, the high regard that lawyers in other firms in the same practice area have for the firm, and information that the firm provides to Best Lawyers via a survey.

To be eligible for a Best Law Firm ranking, a firm must have at least one lawyer named among The Best Lawyers in America^©. Attorneys are neither required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed. For 2026, Dilworth Paxson was honored to have 39 of its attorneys selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch.

“These rankings reflect the dedication and depth of experience our attorneys bring to every client and every matter,” said New Jersey Managing Partner, Mark Schiavo. “On behalf of all our attorneys, we appreciate the recognition of our results-oriented commitment to our clients.”

Dilworth Paxson earned recognition in the Best Law Firms® 2026 rankings with eight national and 32 regional rankings, including multiple Tier 1 honors in both New Jersey and Philadelphia.

Highlights include top-tier recognition for:

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (National and Metropolitan Tier 1)
• Commercial Litigation, Employee Benefits (ERISA), Real Estate, and Trusts and Estates (Philadelphia Tier 1)
• Insurance Law (New Jersey Tier 1)

In addition to these top honors, the firm also received national rankings in Commercial Litigation, Construction, Land Use and Zoning, Railroad, and Tax Law, and regional rankings across more than a dozen additional practice areas, including Public Finance, Labor and Employment, Intellectual Property, and Corporate Law.

These distinctions reflect the firm’s deep bench of experience and consistent performance across its practice areas and offices in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York City.

About Dilworth Paxson LLP

Founded in 1933, Dilworth Paxson LLP has offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware. Dilworth has a rich and impressive history filled with landmark work that reflects a tradition of legal excellence and a deep concern for its clients and the communities it serves. Dilworth represents a broad spectrum of clients, including the world’s leading companies, regional businesses, governmental and civic entities, and individuals.