V. James DeSimone Law Named Among 2026 “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers

Nov. 10, 2025 — V. James DeSimone Law has been recognized in the 2026 “Best Law Firms” survey published by Best Lawyers. The award was announced earlier this month.

To be eligible for a 2026 ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers in America in a “Best Law Firms” practice area and geographic jurisdiction. V. James “Jim” DeSimone has been recognized in that list since 2017, and Carmen Sabater since 2022.

The firm received regional first-tier rankings in civil rights law, employment law (individuals) and personal injury litigation (plaintiffs). DeSimone has been a leader in civil rights law for decades and the firm hit the trifecta of recognition for being a top lawyer in civil rights, employment, and personal injury law. DeSimone’s brand of vigorous and compassionate representation with his teams of lawyers provides clients with the confidence that not only is their case being handled appropriately but that they are working with a team of lawyers and paralegals who care.

While Jim DeSimone has been practicing for decades, his firm, V. James DeSimone Law, has been assisting clients in civil rights, employment, and personal injury law for the past decade, having opened its doors in October of 2015.  His team is honored that Best Law Firms® has recognized their good work in each of these important areas of representation.  

Best Law Firms® rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm included has been rigorously evaluated based on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the depth of their practice.

Additional research insights and details are available on bestlawfirms.com.