Pegalis and Erickson, LLC: Rated First Class Medical Malpractice on 2010 'Best Law Firms List' for Long Island

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers just released their newest joint publication analyzing the legal industry, the inaugural 2010 Best Law Firms rankings. This prestigious list, which ranks the best firms from across the country in 81 different practice areas, ranked Long Island-based law firm Pegalis and Erickson a coveted Tier 1 in the Medical Malpractice category for Long Island.

According to U.S. News, The list identifies law firms achieving a high ranking is a special distinction that signals a unique combination of excellence and breadth of expertise.

"It is an honor to be included in this list, attributing his team of experienced, dedicated lawyers at Pegalis and Erickson," said Steven E. Pegalis, Senior Partner, Pegalis and Erickson, LLC. "At Pegalis and Erickson we pride ourselves on taking the high road while also developing the respect from our industry peers, collaborative partnerships and relationships our team finds so important to nurture every day within our practice."

The entire listing of firms ranked in Best Law Firms across all practice areas and regions can be found online at: www.usnews.com/bestlawfirms.

About Pegalis and Erickson

Pegalis & Erickson, LLC is a Long Island based firm dedicated to representing individuals or their families that have been seriously injured as a result of medical malpractice, negligence and failure to diagnose. A voice and advocate for medical patient safety our core philosophy is to represent injured patients while helping to suppress the actions of careless medical practices by way of instituting accountability to parties responsible in the blatant disregard of medical safety procedures that have impacted lives.

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