ELSM Ranked Among Top Firms in 2027 Best Law Firms®
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen (ELSM) has earned national and regional Tier 1 rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm received a national ranking for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, along with regional rankings in four practice areas in New Haven, Connecticut, and three in New York City. The recognition reflects the firm’s professional reputation, client feedback, and peer evaluations.
ELSM focuses exclusively on representing mesothelioma clients and their families. With more than 40 years of experience, the firm has represented over 5,000 clients nationwide and secured more than $5.6 billion in settlements on their behalf.
ELSM received the following rankings in the 2027 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
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Regional Tier 1 - New York City
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Best Law Firms evaluates law firms based on client and professional reference feedback, peer evaluations, and information about each firm’s practice. Tier 1 is the highest ranking awarded in each practice area and jurisdiction. ELSM’s national and regional Tier 1 rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms® recognize the firm's professional excellence in multiple practice areas.
Originally Published on November 02, 2026
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