ELSM Law Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms® 

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Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area and regionally in 4 practice areas, Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade.

Firms included in the 2026 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

"At Best Lawyers, we are proud to recognize law firms that show an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction," said Philip Greer, Chief Executive Officer of Best Lawyers. "In the legal arena, credibility is earned through consistent quality, which has propelled these firms to the forefront of the legal industry."

Achieving a ranking in Best Law Firms signifies high-quality legal practice and a depth of legal proficiency. Recognized firms, categorized into three tiers, receive acclaim on both national and metropolitan levels, reflecting the extent of their practice and geographic reach. Receiving a tier designation represents an elite status, reflecting the integrity and reputation earned by law firms.

The 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas. The highest-rated firm in each national practice area attains the prestigious "Law Firm of the Year" honor. The transparent, collaborative research process employs qualitative and quantitative data from peer and client reviews, supported by proprietary algorithmic technology, to produce a tiered system of industry-led rankings of the top 4% of the industry.

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC received the following rankings in the 2026 Best Law Firms®:

  • National Tier 1
    • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Regional Tier 1
    • New Haven
      • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
      • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
      • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
    • New York City
      • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
      • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
      • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Regional Tier 2
    • New Haven
      • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

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Page last modified on November 19, 2025
Attorney Jenn Lucarelli