9 ELSM Law Attorneys Receive 2027 Best Lawyers® Honors
September 03, 2026
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen (ELSM) is proud to announce that nine attorneys from its New York and Connecticut law offices were recognized by Best Lawyers® in its 2027 editions.
The following ELSM attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America®:
- Mark R. Bibro – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- James F. Early – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Brian Early – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Ethan Early – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Donni Halvorson – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Brian Kenney – Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Jennifer R. Lucarelli – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Christopher Meisenkothen – Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Kyle Navin was named to the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America and has received this honor since 2026. He was recognized in:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Best Lawyers selects honorees through a peer-review process that evaluates professional excellence within specific practice areas and geographic regions.
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UT
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RI
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NV
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CA
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OH
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NV
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