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.

In addition to receiving the top overall ranking, Rubinowitz was recognized among the Top 5 Personal Injury attorneys in the New York Metro area in Super Lawyers’ newly introduced practice area rankings, further reinforcing his standing as one of the nation’s premier trial lawyers.

Landmark Results

Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 2026 Top Firm for Personal Injury in New York by Super Lawyers.

The recognition reflects the firm’s continued commitment to excellence in representing victims of catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, construction accidents, auto accidents and transportation disasters as well as wrongful death throughout New York.

In addition to the firm’s Top Firm designation, thrirteen attorneys were selected to the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

As a partner at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, Peter Saghir has built a reputation for combining meticulous case preparation with personalized client service. Clients frequently praise his professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to navigate complex legal matters while keeping them informed and confident throughout the process.

The review specifically recognized Peter’s dedication, commitment, and steady guidance from the early stages of the case through its successful conclusion. Those qualities are particularly important in serious personal injury litigation, where clients often face medical treatment, financial uncertainty, and significant disruptions to their daily lives.

Widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading trial lawyers, Rubinowitz regularly lectures attorneys throughout the United States on trial advocacy, jury persuasion, witness examination, and courtroom strategy. At this year’s program, he will present multiple workshops and lectures alongside nationally known trial attorney Michael Kelly of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly + Schoenberger, sharing practical techniques developed through decades of courtroom experience handling catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, transportation, and construction accident cases.

On Wednesday, Rubinowitz and Kelly will lead both morning and afternoon workshops titled “Cross Examination: Destroying Defense Experts: A Step by Step Approach to Success.” The workshops will focus on techniques used to challenge difficult defense experts, address complex medical and economic damages, handle pain and suffering claims, and build the foundation for a compelling summation. Demonstrations and real-life examples from hundreds of trials will be featured throughout the presentations.

“The Bridge From Voir Dire to Final Argument: Using ‘Brutal Honesty,’ Personal Responsibility, and Juror Commitment to Shape the Verdict”

The article examines one of the most important but often overlooked aspects of trial advocacy: the idea that persuasive advocacy begins during jury selection, not during opening statements.

As New York bicycle accident lawyers representing injured cyclists and grieving families for decades, we understand why initiatives like National Bike and Roll to School Day matter. Children and families should be able to bike to school without being forced to navigate dangerous traffic conditions, speeding vehicles and streets lacking adequate cycling infrastructure.

Too often, serious bicycle accidents occur because roadways were not designed to safely accommodate cyclists.

Our managing partner Ben B. Rubinowitz of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf will serve as a featured speaker at an upcoming national webinar hosted by the American Association for Justice, one of the most influential organizations for plaintiff trial lawyers in the United States.

The program “Advanced Case Framing®: Creating Echoes” will take place on May 7, 2026, and will bring together leading trial attorneys from across the country to explore advanced strategies for presenting cases and maximizing jury impact.

A Focus on Damages and Trial Strategy