Ryan S. Zavodnick, a partner at Zavodnick & Lasky Personal Injury Lawyers in Philadelphia, has been selected for the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. This marks the fourth consecutive year he has earned this recognition, having first been included in 2024. The results were made public on August 20, 2026.
The Best Lawyers selection process relies entirely on peer review. Lawyers under consideration are nominated by others, and those already recognized in the same practice area and region complete confidential evaluations. There is no fee for nomination or inclusion, and self-nomination is not permitted. The 2027 edition, the 33rd in the publication's history, includes 81,620 lawyers across 151 practice areas and 203 metropolitan areas, representing roughly the top 5 percent of practicing attorneys in the United States. Best Lawyers reported that this edition drew on 3.8 million evaluations from more than 32,000 voting lawyers, making it the most selective edition to date.
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants pertains to attorneys who advocate for injured workers, as opposed to those representing employers or insurers. In Philadelphia, such claims navigate the state workers' compensation system, where success often hinges on medical evidence, wage records, and adherence to strict deadlines early in a case.
Zavodnick's practice focuses on representing injured workers in Pennsylvania, though he also handles motor vehicle collisions, slip and fall cases, and product liability matters. He earned his Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2003 and a bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2000. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. His firm, Zavodnick & Lasky, serves clients across Philadelphia and surrounding counties, and its practice extends to car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, and rideshare collisions, as well as workplace injuries.
The recognition underscores the firm's commitment to workers' rights and its standing in the legal community. As Best Lawyers continues to refine its methodology, inclusion in this year's list is a testament to Zavodnick's professional reputation among his peers.
For more information about Zavodnick & Lasky Personal Injury Lawyers, visit their website.
