Recognition for Estate & Trust Planning, Elder Law, Litigation, Real Estate and Tax Law
New York – Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC is proud to have seven attorneys recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
The awards were announced August 20 by Best Lawyers®, regarded since 1983 as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Best Lawyers® lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation for specific practice areas. Approximately 5% of lawyers in the United States are recognized for inclusion by Best Lawyers®, reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results. Ones to Watch® honors early-career attorneys with fewer than 10 years in practice, representing less than 2% of early-career lawyers.
2027 Best Lawyers in America® – Capital Region
Louis W. Pierro, Founding Partner, is recognized for the 20th year in four practice areas: Elder Law, Litigation- Trusts and Estates, Trusts and Estates, and Tax Law.
Aaron E. Connor, Managing Partner, is honored in the practice areas of Elder Law, and Litigation -Trusts and Estates. It is Mr. Connor’s 3rd year of recognition by Best Lawyers®.
Arkley L. Mastro, Jr., Senior Counsel, is honored for the 3rd year for his practice in Trusts and Estates, and the first year for Real Estate Law.
2027 Best Lawyers in America® – New York, NY
Peter J. Strauss, Senior Counsel, is honored for the 20th year in the practice areas of Elder Law, Litigation- Trusts and Estates, and Trusts and Estates.
Anthony K. Khatchoui, Counsel, is recognized for the 4th consecutive year for Trusts and Estates, and Elder Law.
2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®
Patricia T. Whelan, Associate Attorney, is recognized for the second consecutive year by Best Lawyers® as Ones to Watch in America, in the fields of Elder Law, and Trusts and Estates.
Adrianna Mihalek, Associate Attorney, is honored for the first time as Ones to Watch in America, in the practice areas of Litigation – Trusts and Estates, and Trusts and Estates.
“I’m particularly proud to see our attorneys recognized across generations of the firm,” said Pierro. “Twenty years of Best Lawyers recognition is meaningful, but so is seeing attorneys who are earlier in their careers earn recognition for their work. It speaks to the depth of talent we have developed and the breadth of experience we can bring to our clients.”
“The value of this recognition goes beyond the individual attorneys receiving it,” said Connor. “It reflects the depth of knowledge throughout our firm and the collaborative approach we bring to complex matters. Our goal is to give clients the benefit of that collective experience when the decisions they face have significant consequences for their families, businesses and wealth.”
In 2026, Pierro, Connor & Strauss was recognized for the fourth consecutive year by Best Lawyers® as National Tier I Law Firm for Elder Law in New York City and the Capital Region.
Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC provides trusted counsel to clients in locations that include Albany and the Capital Region, New York City, Garden City, Ronkonkoma, Hudson, and Lake Placid, and serves clients in New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida.
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