Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. has been named to the 2026 “Best Law Firms” list by Best Lawyers. Wilentz has been recognized in 4 practice categories nationally and 44 regional rankings.
National Tier 1
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
National Tier 3
- Banking and Finance Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Real Estate Law
In addition to our national rankings, Wilentz has been ranked in 44 metro categories, with 34 Tier 1 rankings across New Jersey:
Regional Tier 1
- New Jersey
- Appellate Practice
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Civil Rights Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- DUI / DWI Defense
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Energy Law
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Health Care Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Public Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
- Trusts and Estates
Regional Tier 2
- New Jersey
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Environmental Law
- Information Technology Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- New York City
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Regional Tier 3
- New Jersey
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Corporate Compliance Law
The “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on results of an evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. All of the quantitative and qualitative data is combined into an overall “Best Law Firms” score for each firm. This data is then compared to other firms within the same metropolitan area and at the national level. A description of the selection process can be accessed here.
Best Law Firms is published by Best Lawyers. The aforementioned organization is a private peer review organization, not a court-specific public certification vehicle. No aspect of this advertisement has been submitted to or approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
The rankings can be accessed here.
