Krinick and Dearing Named 2026 Best Lawyers ‘Lawyer of the Year’
August 21, 2025 | | | | |The 2026 edition of Best Lawyers recognized Rivkin Radler partners Evan H. Krinick and Melissa A. Dearing as “Lawyer of the Year.” Only a single lawyer in each practice and designated metropolitan area can receive this designation, making this a significant and coveted accolade. Lawyers are selected based on their overall voting averages received during the peer review assessment process.
Evan received the distinction in the Long Island area for Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance. In addition to the “Lawyer of the Year” award, Evan was also listed in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the following practice areas:
- Appellate Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Insurance
Melissa was recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Employment Law – Management. She was also listed in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the following practice areas:
- Employment Law – Management
- Immigration Law
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism, and their integrity.
- Melissa A. Dearing
- Evan H. Krinick
