Lacy Katzen LLP Partner Mark H. Stein has been named the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights, Insolvency and Reorganization Law for Rochester, New York.
The “Lawyer of the Year” recognition is one of Best Lawyers’ highest distinctions. Only a single attorney in each practice area and metropolitan region receives the honor each year. Stein is a Partner and Chair of Lacy Katzen’s Creditor Rights Practice Group and serves on the firm’s Management Committee. With more than 30 years of experience representing national and regional banks, credit unions, finance companies, and businesses, Stein has built a distinguished practice focused on creditor rights and collections.
Previous “Lawyer of the Year” honorees include: Peter T. Rodgers, “Lawyer of the Year,” Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in 2013, 2017, and 2023, making him one of the firm’s most frequently recognized attorneys; Jacqueline M. Thomas, 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; David D. MacKnight, 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; and Robin L. Folts, 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Elder Law.
Best Lawyers has published its annual peer-reviewed legal rankings for more than four decades. The organization recognizes attorneys based on exhaustive peer evaluations that assess professional abilities, integrity, and reputation within the legal community. For additional information, visit BestLawyers.com.
