press releases

Barton Gilman LLP earned top rankings in the 2026 “Best Law Firms” list, published by Best Lawyers®. This respected annual ranking combines client feedback and peer evaluations to identify the nation’s leading law firms and help clients find trusted legal…

Steven Gerber and Paul T. O’Neill have been selected for the 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers recognizes top attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in their areas of practice. Attorneys are selected through a rigorous process that…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce Vincent J. Averaimo has been named to the 2025 Connecticut Super Lawyers list in the area of General Litigation for a fourth consecutive year. This recognition is awarded to attorneys who have attained a…

Seven Barton Gilman attorneys have been named to the 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, a directory of leading attorneys who are evaluated on various measures of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process for Super Lawyers…

Barton Gilman secured a significant legal victory on behalf of four Frederick County charter schools before the Maryland State Board of Education. The ruling reinforces the rights of charter schools to receive fair, transparent, and legally compliant funding from Frederick…

Barton Gilman LLP is proud to announce that our client NYU Langone Hospitals (“NYULH”) prevailed on all federal claims in a summary judgment motion in a hotly contested suit by a former health care professional who alleged discrimination under the…

Barton Gilman is pleased to share that 18 attorneys across its U.S. offices have been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and six attorneys have been honored in the 6th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to…

Barton Gilman LLP is proud to announce that partner and founding member Pamela Slater Gilman has been selected for induction into the 2025 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame. This prestigious recognition honors attorneys with more than 30 years of…

Patricia A. Hennessy has been named for the fifth consecutive year to the 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list, a directory of leading attorneys who are evaluated on various measures of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process involves independent…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that eleven of its attorneys have been selected as 2025 Professional Excellence in Law honorees by Rhode Island Monthly. This distinction highlights the state’s leading legal professionals, selected based on peer recognition and notable…

Eleven Barton Gilman attorneys have been named to the 2025 Rhode Island Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, a directory of leading attorneys who are evaluated on various measures of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process for Super…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that Stacy K. Hurley has been promoted to partner at Barton Gilman LLP. Stacy is an experienced civil litigator with a strong track record in handling cases from the initial claims stage through trial….

Steven Gerber has been named to the 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers list for the ninth consecutive year. An experienced litigator, Steven has practiced management-side employment and labor law, focusing on litigation and arbitrations, for three decades. Steve represents clients…

Barton Gilman worked collaboratively with the Maryland Alliance of Public Charter Schools to secure a historic victory mandating equitable funding for its clients, Frederick Classical, Sabillasville Environmental School, Monocacy Valley Montessori and Carroll Creek Montessori, all public charter schools in…

Brown University is transferring 255 acres of land in Bristol, Rhode Island to a preservation trust set up by the Pokanoket Tribe. The transfer marks one of the nation’s biggest victories in attempts by Indigenous people to reclaim ancestral lands….

Barton Gilman LLP has received top rankings in eleven regional practice areas in the 2025 “Best Law Firms” publication by Best Lawyers®. The firm expanded its Tier 1 rankings this year with recognition in three new practice areas including Litigation…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce it has been selected to BridgeTower Media’s 2024 Best Places to Work: Law Firms list. The award honors law firms that prioritize their employees’ well-being and create a positive work environment. “The firm is…

Mayor Anthony Giannattasio has appointed Vincent J. Averaimo as a Fire Commissioner for the City of Milford, Connecticut. Averaimo’s appointment received unanimous approval from the City of Milford Board of Aldermen, and he was sworn in by City Clerk Peter…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce Shylah Luna has been nominated to the Massachusetts Bar Real Estate Law Section Council. As a section council member, Shylah will monitor and comment on legislation, litigation and real property practice trends affecting attorneys…

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce Allison Geary has been named to the Board of Directors for the Defense Council of Rhode Island (DCRI). An association of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation, DCRI includes…