Six KCNF Attorneys Earn Prestigious Recognition in 2026 Best Lawyers Lists

Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. (KCNF) announced that six of the firm's attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. This recognition matters because it underscores the firm's continued excellence in employment and labor law, a critical area affecting workplace rights and protections nationwide.

The attorneys included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America are 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. The implications of this peer recognition are significant as it validates the attorneys' expertise and commitment to high-quality legal representation in complex employment matters.

The attorneys included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America are Sacred B. Huff for Labor and Employment Law – Employee and Litigation – Labor and Employment, and Aaron H. Szot for Litigation – Labor and Employment. This recognition is important because it highlights emerging legal talent and their contributions to protecting employee rights in an evolving workplace landscape.

Since its first publication in 1981, The Best Lawyers in America has become widely regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The Best Lawyers recognitions are based entirely on peer-review evaluations and highlight outstanding attorneys across more than 150 practice areas in 76 countries. The full methodology for The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America is available here. This matters because peer recognition serves as a reliable indicator of legal expertise and professionalism, helping clients identify qualified representation for sensitive employment matters.