NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Block O'Toole & Murphy, a premier personal injury law firm in New York City, received a Tier 1 ranking in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs from Best Law Firms® for 2027. This prestigious ranking marks Block O'Toole & Murphy as one of the top scoring personal injury firms in the New York City region.
Since its founding, Block O'Toole & Murphy has recovered more than $2 billion for clients, and its attorneys have handled some of New York's most significant landmark cases. These include a $110 million jury verdict, a $65 million settlement, and a $32 million jury verdict.
Block O'Toole & Murphy's team of skilled trial lawyers represent clients who have been seriously injured in construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability accidents, and more. As trusted authorities on the law, many of the firm's attorneys have given lectures at New York State Bar Association CLEs and New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) seminars, published articles in outlets including The New York Law Journal and the ABA Journal, and been consulted on numerous complex injury cases.
Each year, Best Law Firms compiles its list of top law firms known for their standout legal excellence in specific regions and practice areas. Just 3.8% of law firms nationwide are selected to the list, and only a select number of the highest scoring firms per region are designated as Tier 1 firms.
Using feedback from clients, firm leaders, and fellow attorneys, Best Law Firms assesses each eligible firm on things like experience, responsiveness, expertise, and civility. Attorneys at other firms in the same practice area are also asked if they consider the firm a strong competitor. The 2027 results were compiled from more than 110,000 client references, 70,000 attorney surveys, and 1,000 leadership interviews.
Firms are only eligible for Best Law Firms if they have attorneys recognized by the organization's companion publication, Best Lawyers. In August, Block O'Toole & Murphy announced that ten attorneys were selected to the 2027 Best Lawyers or Ones to Watch lists for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in New York.
About Block O'Toole & Murphy
Block O'Toole & Murphy is a top personal injury law firm serving victims who have been hurt because of another party's negligence. The firm has recovered over $2 billion in verdicts and settlements for clients hurt in car crashes, construction accidents, and other personal injury cases. For a free consultation, call 212-736-5300 or visit https://www.blockotoole.com/
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