Twenty-Three Ervin, Cohen & Jessup Attorneys Recognized in the 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America & Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch

We are excited to announce that Best Lawyers in America has recognized 17 Partners in the 31^st edition of The Best Lawyers in America, and six attorneys recognized in the fifth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The rigorous selection process of Best Lawyers awards “ensures that the 79,116 honorees in The Best Lawyers in America and the 26,916 recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America are leaders in their fields” and "are respected by their colleagues, showcasing them as the most distinguished members of the legal community.”

“As an industry-driven professional recognition, it is the opinion of lawyers themselves that determines our awards,” states the periodical. “We received record-breaking voter participation in this year's editions. With more engagement from the market, the barrier for recognition is higher and more competitive than ever before. This reflects not only the profession's commitment to celebrating professional excellence, but also the increasing importance of every voice in shaping the standards of legal distinction."

The following Ervin Cohen & Jessup Partners have been named The Best Lawyers in America 2025:

Peter A. Davidson  – Bankruptcy, Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Jeffrey R. Glassman - Corporate Law
Geoffrey M. Gold – Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Law and Trusts & Estates
Vanja Habekovic – Tax Law
Randall S. Leff  – Commercial Litigation
Kimberly Lewis – Trusts and Estates
Barry J. MacNaughton – Commercial Litigation and Construction Law
Jeffrey A. Merriam-Rehwald – Trusts & Estates
John A. Meyers – Health Care Law
Byron Z. Moldo  – Bankruptcy, Creditor Debtor Rights, Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Amy S. Russell – Trusts & Estates
Kelly O. Scott – Employment Law - Management
Peter S. Selvin  – Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Insurance Litigation
Lee Silver – Real Estate Law
Melvin S. Spears – Trusts & Estates
Philip Starr – Real Estate Law
Albert Valencia – Real Estate Law

In addition, the following attorneys are recognized on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list:

Kenneth P. Hsu  – Construction Law
Joshua Loeb – Real Estate Law
Banu Naraghi – Commercial Litigation 
Isabelle Vidro – Commercial Litigation
Catherine A. Veeneman – Construction Law