"Best Law Firms" Rankings by U.S. News and Best Lawyers® Lists Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz, a leading New York law firm, announces that it has been listed in six practice areas in the just released ranking of law firms by U.S. News Media Group, the publishers of U.S. News & World Report, and Best Lawyers®. This is the second edition of this highly-anticipated annual analysis.

Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz was nationally ranked in the top tier in Product Liability Litigation. The firm also ranked in the top tier in five legal specialties in the New York City Metropolitan Area in Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Additionally, the firm was ranked in the second tier in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions in the New York Metropolitan area.

Inclusion in the "Best Law Firms" listing is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes data collection, evaluation and feedback from thousands of clients, lawyers and law firm representatives spanning a wide range of practice areas nationwide.

"We are delighted that our firm has once again received this honor," says Ben Rubinowitz, a Partner at the firm. "To be included in six practice areas is a testament to the hard work and endless dedication we give to our clients. At our firm there is nothing more important than the plight of our clients. We have always worked tirelessly to secure the very best results for those who have been seriously injured through the fault of others. We are honored to be recognized for our dedication and the superb results that we have achieved."

More information can be obtained about the methodology of the process at the U.S. News Best Law Firms website. To learn more about Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz attorneys and services visit www.gairgair.com.

About Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz

Established almost 90 years ago, the firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz continues in its commitment to the skilled prosecution of personal injury litigation. In order to provide the best possible service to its clients, the firm limits its practice to a select group of serious and substantial tort cases in the specialty areas of general negligence, professional and medical malpractice, labor law, construction law, premises liability, product liability and aviation law. Case intake is limited to approximately 100 cases a year so that extensive personal attention and full trial preparation are afforded on all matters. Additional information is available at www.gairgair.com.

About Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. For over a quarter century, the company has helped lawyers and clients find legal counsel in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. The 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America includes 41,284 lawyers covering all 50 states and the District of Columbia and is based on more than 3.9 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. Best Lawyers® also publishes peer-reviewed listings of lawyers in nearly 70 other countries, covering many of the world's major legal markets. Best Lawyers® lists are excerpted in a wide range of general interest, business and legal publications worldwide, reaching an audience of more than 17 million readers.

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