Dear Readers,

Welcome to the New York Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2016, a special section of the New York Law Journal encompassing verdicts, settlements, mediations, arbitrations and decisions. The lawyers and law firms who are ranked in this special section represent the best of the best in the last year. Their zealous advocacy on behalf of their clients is inspiring and deserving of our respect. Attorneys are listed by lead or co-lead then by firm and last name.