KCNF Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers Guides, Reinforcing Firm's Employment Law Expertise

Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. (KCNF) announced that six of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. This peer-review recognition underscores the firm's established reputation in employment law and civil rights litigation, which carries significant implications for HR professionals and organizations navigating complex workplace legal matters.

The attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America include George M. Chuzi for Employment Law - Individuals, Elaine L. Fitch for Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals, and Litigation - Labor and Employment, Mary E. Kuntz for Employment Law - Individuals, and Stephen B. Pershing for Employment Law - Individuals. Sacred B. Huff and Aaron H. Szot were included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment respectively.

The significance of these recognitions lies in their exclusive peer-review methodology, which has made The Best Lawyers in America the definitive guide to legal excellence since its first publication in 1981. The recognition process evaluates attorneys across more than 150 practice areas in 76 countries, providing clients and legal professionals with reliable indicators of attorney quality and expertise. The full methodology for The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America is available at https://www.bestlawyers.com/methodology.

For KCNF, which has represented clients in sensitive and complex employment law matters for 50 years, this recognition validates the firm's commitment to protecting employee rights in workplace matters ranging from individual claims to high-profile class actions. The inclusion of multiple attorneys across both established and emerging categories demonstrates KCNF's depth of expertise and the respect it commands among legal peers, reinforcing the firm's position as a leading advocate for employee rights in complex labor and employment matters.

This recognition matters to HR vendors and professionals because it signals which law firms possess the highest level of peer-validated expertise in employment law. Organizations facing complex workplace litigation or seeking guidance on employment law compliance can use these recognitions as a benchmark for selecting legal counsel. The inclusion of attorneys in both established and emerging categories indicates KCNF's ability to handle both current complex matters and develop future legal talent, providing continuity of expertise for clients dealing with evolving employment law challenges.