Howard Hershenhorn Ranked Among Top 10 Attorneys in New York Metro and Top 5 Personal Injury Lawyers by Super Lawyers 2026

Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is proud to announce that partner Howard S. Hershenhorn has once again been recognized among the most accomplished attorneys in New York, earning a place among the Top 10 attorneys across all practice areas in the New York Metro area in the 2026 edition of Super Lawyers.

In addition to this prestigious distinction, Hershenhorn was ranked among the Top 5 Personal Injury attorneys in the New York Metro area, reflecting his exceptional reputation and decades of success representing victims and families in some of New York’s most complex and catastrophic cases.

The 2026 rankings are particularly noteworthy because they mark the first year that Super Lawyers introduced separate rankings by practice area. Hershenhorn’s placement among the elite attorneys in personal injury highlights the breadth of his experience and the respect he has earned throughout the legal profession.

A Career Defined by Landmark Results

Widely regarded as one of New York’s leading trial lawyers, Hershenhorn has devoted his career to helping individuals and families whose lives have been forever altered by negligence. His work spans construction accidents, wrongful death claims, medical malpractice litigation, car accidents and transportation accidents, and other catastrophic injury cases.

Among the most historic results of his distinguished career is the $272.5 million settlement obtained in the Tribeca Crane Collapse litigation, believed to be the largest construction accident settlement in New York State history. Along with partner Marijo C. Adimey, Hershenhorn represented victims and their families in one of the most significant construction disaster cases ever litigated in New York.

Over the years, he has helped secure numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for individuals suffering life-changing injuries and for families coping with the devastating loss of a loved one. His relentless preparation, courtroom skill, and unwavering commitment to his clients have made him one of the most respected plaintiff’s trial attorneys in the state.

Respected by Clients and Peers

Known for his compassionate approach and fierce advocacy, Hershenhorn has earned the trust of clients facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. His reputation among fellow attorneys and judges has also made him a sought-after leader in high-stakes litigation throughout New York.

His continued recognition by Super Lawyers underscores not only his extraordinary achievements but also the impact he has made on behalf of injured victims and their families.

A Tradition of Excellence

For more than a century, Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf has represented victims in the most serious personal injury and medical malpractice cases throughout New York City and New York State. The firm was also recognized among the Top Personal Injury Law Firms in New York in the 2026 Super Lawyers rankings.