Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer

Founded in 1974, Lester Schwab Katz and Dwyer has built a distinguished reputation for excellence in litigation. Now proudly entering our second generation, we stay committed to the foundational principles that have shaped our practice since inception. Legal expertise, extensive experience, and forward-thinking vision have always been at the forefront of our operations. Numerous attorneys within our firm are celebrated across the nation for their significant achievements and skill sets. Our partners include some of America’s leading trial lawyers who specialize in areas such as general liability, product liability, insurance matters, security issues, and transportation law. We actively encourage participation in various associations and committees to further enhance both individual knowledge within specialties as well as elevate the profile of LSK&D overall. While we take pride in our impressive credentials—successfully tackling defense cases—we understand that legal insights must be complemented by a client-centric approach; each client is seen not just as a case but also a partner with unique strategies influencing how cases unfold. This cooperative spirit allows us to thoroughly evaluate key issues at hand alongside available legal tools before providing tailored recommendations designed for cost efficiency. Recognition of LSK&D's standing among premier defense firms comes from endorsements by judicial bodies or consensus amongst peers—but most importantly—from feedback provided by clients themselves. In an American Lawyer survey involving 400 corporate counsel assessing service quality and value delivered; LSK&D was highlighted among top contenders nationally—proudly representing New York City as its sole recognized defense firm on this esteemed list.