Seven Blume Forte lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers rankings

Blume Forte Attorneys at Law said seven of its lawyers were recognized in the 2027 editions of Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. The honors highlight the New Jersey firm’s work in personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability litigation.

Why it matters: - The rankings give Blume Forte outside validation in practice areas central to its plaintiff-side business. - Best Lawyers recognition can influence client perception in competitive litigation markets. - The firm said all of the honored attorneys have been recognized in previous years, signaling continuity rather than a one-time result.

What happened: - Blume Forte said six lawyers were selected for the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and one lawyer was selected for the 7th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. - The recognitions are for the 2027 editions. - The honored attorneys are based in Chatham, New Jersey. - The recognized lawyers in The Best Lawyers in America® are Cynthia M. Craig, Harris S. Feldman, Carol L. Forte, Mitchell Makowicz, Jr., Abraham N. Milgraum and Michael B. Zerres. - Connor Turpan was selected for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

The details: - Cynthia M. Craig was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. - Harris S. Feldman was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs. - Carol L. Forte was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs. - Mitchell Makowicz, Jr. was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs. - Abraham N. Milgraum was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. - Michael B. Zerres was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. - Connor Turpan was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs. - Blume Forte said the inclusions highlighted its work in personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, medical malpractice law for plaintiffs and product liability litigation for plaintiffs. - The Best Lawyers in America® selections were based on more than 30 million evaluations. - Best Lawyers said about 5% of lawyers in the United States are recognized. - More than 18 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide each year. - The organization said proprietary safeguards are used to reduce bias and support the accuracy of peer feedback.

Between the lines: - The firm is leaning on a nationally known peer-review ranking to reinforce its standing in a specialized plaintiffs’ practice. - Repeated recognition across multiple lawyers suggests the award is reinforcing an already established reputation. - Carol Forte framed the honors as a reflection of the firm’s commitment to clients and the community.

What's next: - Blume Forte will likely continue using the recognitions in recruiting, business development and client messaging. - The firm’s next public milestone may be future Best Lawyers editions or additional peer-recognition lists.

The bottom line: - Seven recognized lawyers put Blume Forte among the firms with broad peer acknowledgment in plaintiffs’ personal injury, malpractice and product liability work.