NEW YORK, November 6, 2025 — Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2026 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm has earned this distinction every year since its founding in 2017, underscoring its continued commitment to excellence and client service.
In its sixth consecutive year of recognition, Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP received a National Tier 1 ranking in Insurance Law. The firm also achieved Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in both Buffalo and New York City, a Tier 2 ranking in Hartford and Long Island, and a Tier 3 ranking in Hartford.
These rankings reflect the firm’s depth of experience, dedication to quality, and the trust placed in its attorneys by clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady’s complete 2026 rankings are:
National Tier 1
Insurance Law
Metropolitan Tier 1 – Buffalo
Insurance Law
Metropolitan Tier 1 -New York City
Insurance Law
Litigation – Insurance
Metropolitan Tier 2 – Hartford
Insurance Law
Metropolitan Tier 2 – Long Island
Litigation - Insurance
Metropolitan Tier 3 – Hartford
Commercial Litigation
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Firms in the 2026 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” are recognized for their professional excellence based on impressive feedback from their clients and peers. The Best Lawyers in America© recognizes the top five percent of private practicing lawyers in the United States. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch are Daniel W. Gerber, John J. Jablonski, Brian W. McElhenny, Brian R. Biggie, Brendan T. Fitzpatrick, Troy A. Bataille, Troy S. Flascher, Scott S. Orenstein, Kelly E. Petter and Thomas P. Armstrong.
About “Best Law Firms”
The U.S. News–Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by the law firm as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a 2026 ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in a particular practice area and region.
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About Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP
Headquartered in New York, New York, Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP is a law firm dedicated to providing clients with exceptional legal services combined with unparalleled value and efficiency. With over 80 lawyers operating out of ten offices in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and London, England, the Firm provides legal counsel and advocacy to businesses, insurers, and professionals locally, nationally and internationally.
Named in U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2019 through 2026, the Firm comprises industry leaders, seasoned trial lawyers, and nationally recognized authorities in a broad range of practice areas. Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP cultivates a working environment that provides a humane, sustainable approach to earning a living and living in our world — for ourselves and for its clients. The Firm is committed to reducing client costs, and its impact on the planet, through integrating virtually and employing innovative practices; thus, avoiding the traditional “brick and mortar” costs associated with operating a law firm.
To learn more about what sets us apart, visit gerberciano.com.