NYC Super Lawyers Rankings 2026: Fellows Hymowitz Rice Among the Best

For anyone evaluating personal injury attorneys in the New York area, Super Lawyers recognition is one of the most meaningful and clear signals that you’re dealing with a top-notch law firm. Here is what the designation actually means, why it matters, and what it reflects about the attorneys at Fellows Hymowitz Rice.

What the NYC Super Lawyers List Actually Measures

Super Lawyers is not a directory that attorneys can apply to or pay their way into. The selection process uses peer nominations and independent research to evaluate each candidate on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Nominations to be a member of Super Lawyers come from other licensed attorneys — lawyers who have personally observed the candidate in court, in negotiations, or across the table in litigation.

The final published list represents the top 5 percent of lawyers in the state. In a state the size of New York, with tens of thousands of licensed attorneys, that threshold is not easily cleared. Attorneys cannot pay to be listed because it’s a merit-based selection process, and only the top attorneys and leading law firms are included.

The New York Metro edition covers the New York City metropolitan area and is one of the most competitive regional lists in the country, given the sheer volume and caliber of attorneys practicing there.

Fellows Hymowitz Rice on the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers List

All three partners at Fellows Hymowitz Rice were selected to the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers list in the personal injury category:

Robert L. Fellows

Super Lawyers recognition, personal injury, 2013–2026. Rob's consecutive recognition now spans 13 years, reflecting sustained peer respect across more than four decades of practice. He currently serves (or has recently served) as President of the Rockland County Bar Association (2022–2024), a peer-elected leadership position that places him among the most respected voices in the regional legal community. He also holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell (4.9), a 10/10 AVVO rating, and was recognized as a Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Gold in 2026.

Steven R. Hymowitz

Super Lawyers recognition, personal injury, 2014–2026. Steven's 12 consecutive years on the list reflect consistent peer recognition for his work in medical malpractice and construction accident cases. He holds a 10/10 AVVO rating and AV Preeminent® status from Martindale-Hubbell.

Matthew F. Rice

Super Lawyers recognition, personal injury, 2023–2026. Matthew joined the firm after years of representing large insurance carriers and construction companies on the defense side. His selection to Super Lawyers for three consecutive years signals rapid positive recognition among his peers in a highly competitive practice area. He holds an AV Preeminent® rating (4.9) and a 10/10 AVVO score.

Together, the three partners bring over 100 years of combined legal experience to the firm's exclusively personal injury practice.

Why Consecutive Recognition Matters

A single year on the Super Lawyers list confirms that an attorney met the threshold in one evaluation cycle. But consecutive recognition, year after year, tells a different story. It means that peers continue to nominate and evaluate the attorney favorably, that no significant professional or ethical issues have emerged, and that the attorney's performance in the field consistently ranks in the top 5% statewide every year.

For Rob Fellows, 13 consecutive years of Super Lawyers recognition mean that his peers (many of whom are opposing counsel in active litigation) have continued to recognize his skill throughout a period spanning major changes in personal injury law, court procedures, and the legal market itself. That kind of sustained recognition is difficult to manufacture and impossible to buy.

The same logic applies to Steven Hymowitz's 12-year streak. In medical malpractice litigation specifically, where cases are technically demanding and expert-dependent, sustained peer recognition carries particular weight.

What Super Lawyers Recognition Means for Clients

When you are choosing a personal injury attorney in New York, peer recognition from other lawyers is one of the most reliable signals available. A major verdict in your practice area typically carries more weight than general experience in the Super Lawyers evaluation, and recent achievements often count more than older ones. This means the attorneys who consistently make the list are those who are actively performing at a high level, not just resting on a historical reputation.

For clients, this translates to a few practical assurances:

• Insurance companies pay attention. Defense attorneys and claims adjusters know which plaintiff's firms have the credentials and willingness to take a case to verdict. When a firm's attorneys carry sustained Super Lawyers recognition alongside AV Preeminent® ratings, it affects how those firms are treated at the negotiating table.
• Referrals flow both ways. Super Lawyers supports attorney referrals, allowing law firms and attorneys who are overloaded with clients or have a client in need of another practice area to view other selectees to whom they can refer those clients. Attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers often receive case referrals from other attorneys, which is a meaningful indicator of professional trust within the legal community.
• Ethical standing is verified. Before publication, each selected attorney's good standing with the state bar is confirmed, and candidates must affirm they have not been subject to disciplinary or criminal proceedings. Super Lawyers recognition is therefore not just a performance indicator, but even a significant character reference.

The Fellows Hymowitz Rice Practice

Fellows Hymowitz Rice handles exclusively personal injury cases. There is no general practice, no divorces, no immigration work, no criminal defense, and no estate planning. Every case the firm accepts involves someone who has been seriously hurt. We handle car accidents, construction accidents, slip and falls, medical errors and malpractice, or wrongful death cases. Our experienced attorneys fight for full compensation rather than the fastest settlement.

The firm's documented results include:

• $8.365 million settlement for municipal liability
• $8,000,000 settlement for birth injury
• $4,000,000 settlement for birth injury negligence
• $2,885,000 settlement for victim of surgical error

These results, combined with Super Lawyers recognition for all three partners, reflect a firm that earns its reputation through litigation outcomes, not through how much it spends on advertising, billboards, and commercials.

The firm serves clients across all five New York City boroughs, as well as Rockland County, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, and the broader tri-state area. Free consultations are available 24/7, and all cases are handled on a contingency basis. So, no fee unless you win.

Congratulations to the 2026 Fellows Hymowitz Rice Super Lawyers

The 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers designation reflects the sustained excellence that Robert L. Fellows, Steven R. Hymowitz, and Matthew F. Rice bring to every case they handle. For clients navigating one of the most difficult periods of their lives, it is one more reason to trust that Fellows Hymowitz Rice will advocate for them with the skill, experience, and professional standing that serious injury cases demand.

If you or a family member has been injured in New York and you are looking for attorneys who have earned the recognition of their peers, contact Fellows Hymowitz Rice today for a free consultation. There are no fees unless we win.