Ryan S. Zavodnick, a partner at Zavodnick & Lasky Personal Injury Lawyers in Philadelphia, has been named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. This marks the fourth consecutive year Zavodnick has received this honor, with his first recognition coming in 2024. The results were publicly released on August 20, 2026, and the 2027 edition is the 33rd annual publication of Best Lawyers.
Selection for Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Lawyers are nominated by others in the profession, 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. According to Best Lawyers, the 2027 edition is the most selective in its history, featuring 81,620 lawyers from 151 practice areas across 203 metropolitan and geographic regions. This represents approximately the top 5 percent of practicing attorneys in the United States. The selection process drew on 3.8 million evaluations from more than 32,000 voting lawyers.
Zavodnick's practice focuses on representing injured workers in Pennsylvania workers' compensation claims, as well as individuals involved in motor vehicle collisions, slip and fall incidents, and product liability cases. The category of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants is dedicated to attorneys who advocate for employees, as opposed to those representing employers or insurers. In Philadelphia, such cases often hinge on medical evidence, wage records, and strict deadlines that can arise early in the claims process.
Zavodnick earned his law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2003 and his bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2000. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. His firm, Zavodnick & Lasky Personal Injury Lawyers, serves clients throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.
The firm was founded as a family practice by Howard and Sandra Zavodnick and is now led by their son, Ryan Zavodnick, and son-in-law, Todd Lasky. It handles cases involving car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, and rideshare collisions, along with workplace injuries. The firm is located at 123 S Broad St #1220 in Philadelphia, with more information available at ZavodnickLaw.com.
Best Lawyers, based in Augusta, Georgia, has published peer-review legal rankings for over 40 years. The recognition is a testament to Zavodnick's standing among his peers in the legal community, particularly in the niche area of workers' compensation law. As the legal landscape continues to evolve, such recognitions help clients identify experienced attorneys when navigating complex claims.
