VMM proudly congratulates Bernard Vishnick, Bernard McGovern, Joseph Milizio, Joseph Trotti, Morris Sabbagh, Andrew Kimler, Hon. Edward McCarty, and Phillip Hornberger for being named to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America!
The Best Lawyers in America is the gold standard peer-reviewed directory honoring approximately 5% of all practicing lawyers in the United States.
The awards "showcase the most distinguished attorneys...recognizing outstanding legal talent through a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring that the awarded lawyers meet the highest standards of professional excellence." Honorees are "the very best in the industry," noted for their "integrity, skill and dedication in legal practice."
The 2026 edition was released today and can be found here.
The seven VMM attorneys named to Best Lawyers—in 12 categories—can be found here. The VMM attorney named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch can be found here.
In addition, VMM received the Best Lawyers "Top-Listed Award" for the third consecutive year, given to the firm with the most recognized lawyers in a geographical area.
VMM has been named to the U.S. News & World Report - Best Lawyers' "Best Law Firms in America" consecutively since 2022.
Two practice areas—Elder Law and Trusts & Estates—are ranked Tier 1, recognizing "the best of the best" in their field.
We congratulate our teammates for their well-earned recognitions. They are a testimony to their talent as attorneys and dedication to our clients.