PHILADELPHIA, June 26, 2026 — The Legal 500 United States recognized eight Cozen O’Connor practice areas and 18 attorneys in its 2026 Legal Guide. The firm’s Aviation, Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Maritime Litigation and Regulation, and Mergers & Acquisitions practices were all recommended, and the Maritime Finance practice was ranked as a “Top Tier” practice.
Eighteen Cozen O’Connor attorneys were recognized by the publication including, Hall of Famers Scott Bettridge (Immigration), Raymond DeLuca (Construction), Geoffrey Ferrer (Shipping: Finance), Bruce Ficken (Construction) and David Heffernan (Aviation Litigation and Regulation). Ferrar was also recognized as a Leading Partner in Shipping: Litigation and Regulation. Additional Leading Partners include Jonathan Foglia (Aviation Litigation and Regulation), Leslie Gomez (Education), Ira Gubernick (M&A: Middle Market), Patrick Rizzi (Aviation Litigation and Regulation), Joshua Stein (Shipping: Finance), and Wendy Venoit (Construction). Kenneth Cushing (Construction), Robert Magovern (Shipping: Litigation and Regulation), Jeffrey Mullen (Construction), and Rachel Welford (Aviation Litigation and Regulation) were all recognized as Next Generation Partners. Michael Deutsch (Aviation Litigation and Regulation) and Matthew Howell (Shipping: Litigation and Regulation) were both recognized as Leading Associates. Martin Schrier was recognized as a Miami Elite for Corporate and M&A.
For more than 30 years, The Legal 500 has assessed law firms' strengths across more than 100 jurisdictions. The rankings use a series of criteria, including client feedback, submissions from law firms, and interviews with leading private practice lawyers. The Legal 500's team of experienced researchers spends several months each year conducting in-depth market research. The process culminates in detailed rankings and editorial, providing buyers of legal services with an objective analysis of the U.S. market that is updated annually.
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Established in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has over 1,000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle-market companies, Cozen O’Connor serves its clients’ needs through 35 offices across two continents.