Best Lawyers in New York (2026)
8 distinguished attorneys editorially vetted by Haute Living
Last reviewed by the Haute Lawyer editorial team · July 2026
New York City is the legal capital of the world, with the highest concentration of top-tier law firms and legal professionals. The Haute Lawyer Network features 8 distinguished attorneys across the five boroughs and greater New York metro.
Family Law
4 attorneys
Sarah S Oldham
GoldRutkin Oldham Contratto
Westport, Connecticut
Frederic J. Siegel
GoldSiegel, Colin & Kaufman, P.C.
Stamford, Connecticut
Eric Broder
SilverBroder & Orland LLC
Westport, Connecticut
Debra A. Whitson
SilverWhitsonLaw, PLLC
Elizabethtown, New York
Business/Commercial Litigation
1 attorney
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Estate Planning/Probate
1 attorney
Personal Injury
1 attorney
Private Wealth
1 attorney
About This Ranking
The Haute Lawyer Network is a curated directory of distinguished attorneys published by Haute Living, a Google News-indexed editorial platform established in 2005. Attorneys are individually vetted by the editorial team based on professional credentials, peer recognition, and practice area expertise. This is not a paid ranking — all featured attorneys are members of the Haute Lawyer Network and have been editorially reviewed. For more information, visit hauteliving.com/hautelawyer.
Attorneys at a Glance
| Attorney | Practice Areas | City | Firm | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Broder | Family Law | Westport, Connecticut | Broder & Orland LLC | Silver |
| Michael Kosnitzky | Private Wealth | New York, New York | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP | Platinum |
| Frederic J. Siegel | Family Law | Stamford, Connecticut | Siegel, Colin & Kaufman, P.C. | Gold |
| Alex Mario | Personal Injury | Milford, Connecticut | Carter Mario Law Firm | Gold |
| Michael M. Marques | Estate Planning/Probate | New York, New York | The Marques Law Firm, PLLC | Silver |
| Steven Riker | Business/Commercial Litigation | New York, New York | Steven Riker Law | Silver |
| Sarah S Oldham | Family Law, Estate Planning/Probate | Westport, Connecticut | Rutkin Oldham Contratto | Gold |
| Debra A. Whitson | Family Law | Elizabethtown, New York | WhitsonLaw, PLLC | Silver |
Frequently Asked Questions
How are lawyers selected for the Haute Lawyer Network?
Attorneys are editorially vetted by Haute Living based on professional credentials, peer recognition, and practice area expertise.
How many lawyers are in New York?
The Haute Lawyer Network currently features 8 distinguished attorneys in the greater New York metropolitan area.
What practice areas are covered in New York?
Haute Lawyer New York currently covers Family Law, Estate Planning/Probate, Business/Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, and Private Wealth.
How do I join the Haute Lawyer Network?
Attorneys can apply for membership at hauteliving.com/hautelawyer/apply. Membership includes an editorial profile, Attorney Talk feature article, and visibility across Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI search platforms.