Certilman Balin is proud to announce that numerous attorneys across the firm have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, recognizing outstanding professional achievement and peer recognition within the legal industry.
The annual distinctions honor attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in their practice areas through professional accomplishments, peer evaluations, and a strong commitment to client advocacy. The Rising Stars designation recognizes top up-and-coming attorneys who are either under 40 years old or within their first 10 years of practice.
This year’s recognition reflects the depth of talent, experience, and dedication across Certilman Balin, as attorneys from multiple practice groups were acknowledged for their contributions and continued success on behalf of clients throughout New York and beyond.
“We are incredibly proud to see so many of our attorneys recognized once again,” said Brendan DeRiggi, Co-Managing Partner. “These honors are a testament to the exceptional work our team delivers every day and the unwavering commitment they bring to serving our clients with excellence, integrity, and results.” added Jaspreet Mayall, Co-Managing Partner.
The attorneys recognized in the 2026 New York Metro lists include:
Super Lawyers
- Jarrett Behar
- Lisa Hunter
- Allan Hyman
- Donna-Marie Korth
- Paul Linzer
- Jaspreet Mayall
- Thomas McNamara
- Doug Rowe
- Timothy Shea
- Paul Sweeney
Rising Stars
- Kimberly Barresi
- Nandini Chowdhury
- Richard Cronin
- Christopher Paul Dooley
- Kathleen Farrell
- Joshua Feldman
- Samantha Seter
- Rebecca Sklar
Certilman Balin congratulates all of the attorneys recognized this year and remains committed to providing exceptional legal counsel and advocacy across all areas of practice.