Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari Attorneys Named Among Best Lawyers in America® 

Best Lawyers has recognized eight Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari attorneys for recognition this year. Carol L. Forte, Michael B. Zerres, Mitchell Makowicz, Harris S. Feldman, Abraham N. Milgraum, and Cynthia M. Craig have earned the Best Lawyers in America® 2025 award. Michael B. Zerres also was named to the Best Lawyers in America® Lawyer of the Year Award list. In addition, Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari Blume Forte are proud to announce that Connor Turpan and Terrence Hull have been recognized as Best Lawyers Ones to Watch® in America.

We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our attorneys across various practice areas:

Lawyer of the Year Awards

Michael B. Zerres

Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Michael Zerres was named by Best Lawyers in America as “Plaintiff’s Products Liability Lawyer of the Year” in 2022 and 2019, as well as  “Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year” in 2015 for the Newark metro area. 

The Best Lawyers in America® 

Carol L. Forte

Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs 

Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Carol Forte has been recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003, including as Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year in 2011, 2014, and 2018, as well as Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year in 2016.

Michael B. Zerres

Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs 

Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Michael Zerres has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the fields of personal injury, medical malpractice & product liability every year since 2007. 

Mitchell Makowicz

Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs 

Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Harris S. Feldman

Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs 

Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Abraham N. Milgraum

Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Cynthia M. Craig

Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Terrence J. Hull

Commercial Litigation

Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs

Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Professional Malpractice Law

Connor Turpan 

Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs 

Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

We are incredibly proud of our attorneys for their hard work and dedication, which have earned them recognition in Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch®, and Lawyer of the Year awards. Their commitment to our clients and the legal profession is truly inspiring, and we look forward to continuing to provide excellent service to our community.