2025 Chambers USA Recognizes Herrick’s Real Estate, Litigation, Restructuring, Employment, Banking and Finance and Sports Practices and Lawyers for Excellence
We are proud to announce that Chambers USA has ranked Herrick’s real estate, zoning/land use, real estate litigation, commercial litigation and sports law practices for distinguished client service. Chambers USA also recognized ten Herrick attorneys as leading practitioners in the areas of real estate, zoning/land use, real estate litigation, bankruptcy litigation, commercial litigation, employment, sports as well as banking and finance.
Those recognized have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers as part of a comprehensive research process. For decades, Chambers USA has identified and ranked the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in throughout the United States. The listings are based entirely on extensive research and outside evaluations of merit through a rigorous client and competitor interview process.
Firm
- Real Estate: Mainly Dirt, New York - USA (19th consecutive year)
- Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, New York - USA (fourth consecutive year)
- Real Estate: Litigation, New York - USA (fourth consecutive year)
- Litigation: General Commercial, New Jersey - USA (13th consecutive year)
- Sports Law, USA - Nationwide (12th consecutive year)
Lawyers
- William R. Fried – Real Estate: Litigation, New York - USA (second consecutive year)
- Carol M. Goodman – Labor & Employment, New York - USA
- Scott E. Mollen – Real Estate: Litigation, New York - USA (sixth consecutive year)
- David R. King – Litigation: General Commercial, New Jersey - USA
- Irwin A. Kishner – Sports Law, USA - Nationwide (tenth consecutive year)
- Mitchell A. Korbey – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (13th consecutive year)
- Ronald J. Levine – Litigation: General Commercial, New Jersey - USA (14th consecutive year)
- Sean E. O’Donnell – Bankruptcy Litigation, New York - USA (fourth consecutive year)
- Belinda G. Schwartz – Real Estate: Mainly Dirt (eighth consecutive year)
- Megan E. Thompson – Banking & Finance, Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh & Surrounds - USA (sixth consecutive year)
Interviewee Quotations Provided During Chambers USA’s Research
- (Real Estate: Mainly Dirt, New York - USA) "Herrick has a team of lawyers that ensures every case is handled from a strategic and tactical perspective."
- (Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, New York - USA) "Herrick has the ability to handle complex matters."
- (Belinda G. Schwartz) "Belinda is excellent at managing complex situations with moving parts and a multitude of stakeholders."
- (Mitchell G. Korbey) "Mitch has an unmatched understanding of codes and guidelines for all land use matters throughout the city."
- (Real Estate: Litigation, New York - USA) "Herrick’s litigation skills are marked by thorough preparation, strategic thinking and effective courtroom presence."
- (William R. Fried) "William is a very strong litigator and knows the importance of each issue we face."
- (Scott E. Mollen) "Scott is an excellent real estate litigator who possesses a plethora of expertise regarding the current trends in the industry."
- (Litigation: General Commercial, New Jersey - USA) "Herrick has smart, efficient lawyers who are very easy to work with."
- (David R. King) "David is a fantastic lawyer who is easy to work with and is very knowledgeable."
- (Sean E. O’Donnell) "He's a responsive, sophisticated and experienced trial lawyer."
- (Sports Law, USA - Nationwide) "The Sports Law Group is very astute on complicated issues, and I have benefited significantly from its sector knowledge around sports franchises and leagues."
- (Irwin A. Kishner) "Irwin is an excellent communicator who was able to help guide on many complex legal matters based on previous experience."
- (Carol M. Goodman) "Carol is amazing. She becomes a true partner and can see through the lens of not just the legal adviser, but also HR partners, business leaders and employees."
- (Megan E. Thompson) "Megan is a gifted attorney. She does a fantastic job weighing key negotiation points, prioritizes with ease and provides creative solutions to the most difficult issues."
The complete list of Herrick’s Chambers USA 2025 rankings is available here.