Posted August 21st, 2025 in News with Tags Firm News

NJL Attorneys Honored in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers® in America

We are proud to share that several of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers® in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These distinctions reflect consistent dedication to clients and deep knowledge in their respective practices.

Best Lawyers® in America (2026, U.S.)

Joel Andersen – Litigation – Labor and Employment
Douglas L. Elsass – Commercial Litigation
Judith Bevis Langevin – Employment Law – Management
John Wackman – Commercial Litigation; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Each of these attorneys has a strong history of recognition in Best Lawyers. Langevin has appeared every year since 1993, Elsass since 2013, Andersen since 2021, and Wackman since 2024.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026, U.S.)

Courtney L. Burks – Labor and Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment

The Ones to Watch® category highlights attorneys in private practice for fewer than 10 years who are already making a meaningful impact in their fields.

We congratulate this year’s honorees for earning recognition from Best Lawyers, one of the most respected peer-reviewed publications in the legal profession.

For more information, visit www.bestlawyers.com.