Ervin Cohen & Jessup has four partners named to Lawdragon’s 2027 top litigators list

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP said four partners were selected for the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide, a recognition of lawyers handling complex litigation. The list is a notable signal of peer and editorial recognition in areas including commercial, real estate, insurance recovery and probate disputes.

Why it matters: - The Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide spotlights lawyers whose work can shape outcomes in high-stakes disputes. - Recognition on the list can strengthen a firm’s credibility with clients facing commercial, real estate, insurance and probate litigation.

What happened: - Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP said four of its attorneys were selected for the 2027 edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide. - The honorees are Christopher Heck, Eric Levinrad, Michael Lieb and Barry MacNaughton. - The announcement was made on October 5, 2026, from Los Angeles.

The details: - Lawdragon describes the guide as an annual list of lawyers recognized for exceptional talent in complex litigation. - Selection for the guide comes through journalistic research, peer nominations and vetting. - Lawdragon said the honorees share a common trait: they excel at advocacy before juries, judges and other decision makers on behalf of clients. - Christopher Heck was recognized for commercial litigation, insurance recovery and trust and estates. - Eric Levinrad was recognized for real estate, intellectual property and probate litigation. - Michael Lieb was recognized for commercial litigation and insurance recovery. - Barry MacNaughton was recognized for business litigation, real estate and construction.

Between the lines: - The spread of practice areas suggests the firm’s litigation bench is broad rather than concentrated in one specialty. - A peer-vetted list like this can function as a market signal for institutional clients comparing outside counsel in demanding cases. - The honor also places Ervin Cohen & Jessup’s partners in a national conversation around trial advocacy and dispute resolution.

What's next: - The 2027 guide will likely be used by clients, in-house counsel and referral sources when evaluating litigation talent. - The selected partners may leverage the recognition in future client outreach and matter pitches. - The firm did not announce any related events, rankings or additional actions tied to the recognition.