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11 Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP Attorneys Named to the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List

November 3, 2026

Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP is proud to announce that 11 of our attorneys have been named to the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These honors recognize attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and professional achievement within their respective practice areas. With only 5% of lawyers in New York selected as Super Lawyers and just 2.5% named Rising Stars, we are proud to celebrate the continued recognition of our talented team.

2026 Super Lawyers

Our GVK 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers include:

  • Senior Partner, Howard P. Klar – recognized for his work in civil litigation defense.
  • Partner, Joseph J. Rava – recognized for his work in personal injury defense.
  • Partner, Bryan T. Schwartz – recognized for his work in personal injury defense.
  • Partner, James E. Mercante – recognized for his work in maritime and transportation law.
  • Partner, Sherri Jayson – recognized for her work in maritime and transportation law.
  • Of Counsel, Richard Gonzalez – recognized for his work in transportation and maritime defense.

 

2026 Rising Stars

Our GVK 2026 New York Metro Rising Stars include:

  • Partner, Brandon Weinstein – recognized for his work in civil litigation defense.
  • Associate, Nadine Ibrahim – recognized for her work in personal injury defense.
  • Associate, Alexandra D. Mahabir – recognized for her work in employment litigation defense.
  • Associate, David Placke – recognized for his work in personal injury defense.
  • Associate, Marisa Polito – recognized for her work in maritime and transportation law.