Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that 14 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 U.S. City Elite for Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. This guide highlights attorneys who deliver exceptional, market-leading legal work in their respective cities. Through extensive research, The Legal 500 identifies professionals consistently providing high-quality counsel and producing results that set the standard for excellence at a regional level.

2026 City Elite 

Boston Elite 

New York City Elite

Philadelphia Elite 

Lisa Casey Spaniel - Intellectual Property 

Steven Dubow - Corporate and M&A

Gary R. Goldenberg - Corporate and M&A

Peter F. Kelsen - Real Estate

Adam E. Laver - Real Estate

Timothy D. Pecsenye - Intellectual Property

David M. Perry - Intellectual Property

Joseph G. Poluka - White Collar Crime

Louis M. Rappaport - Corporate and M&A

Daniel E. Rhynhart - Commercial Disputes

James T. Smith - Commercial Disputes