Blank Rome is pleased to announce that 234 firm attorneys have been recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2026 in the annual categories of “Lawyers of the Year,” “Ones to Watch,” and “Best Lawyers,” in 60 practices areas across 14 regions. Our firm is honored to achieve significant growth in this year’s rankings, with 10 additional attorneys being recognized following our Best Lawyers 2025 rankings.

Each year, Best Lawyers conducts extensive peer-reviewed research into the legal skills, professionalism, and integrity of U.S. attorneys. From the results of those substantial surveys, the publication identifies the top attorneys in the most high-profile practices. To view the complete methodology used by Best Lawyers to compile the 2026 rankings, please click here.

2026 “Lawyers of the Year”

The “Lawyer of the Year” category identifies attorneys who received the best overall peer feedback for their practice area and geographical region. Only one attorney in each designated practice area and metropolitan area can earn this honor. The following eight Blank Rome attorneys received this honor.

Houston

• Keith B. Letourneau is recognized in Admiralty and Maritime Law
• Russell T. Wong is recognized in Patent Law

Los Angeles

• Linda D. Kornfeld is recognized in Insurance Law

New York City

• Thomas H. Belknap, Jr., is recognized in Admiralty and Maritime Law

Philadelphia

• Mark I. Rabinowitz is recognized in Banking and Finance Law

Pittsburgh

• Ryan T. Purpura is recognized in Energy Law

Princeton