Ryan S. Zavodnick, a partner at Zavodnick & Lasky Personal Injury Lawyers in Philadelphia, has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. This marks the fourth consecutive year Zavodnick has been included in the publication, with his first recognition occurring in 2024. The results were released publicly on August 20, 2026.
Selection for The Best Lawyers in America is based entirely on peer review. Attorneys are nominated by others in the legal profession, and lawyers already recognized in the same practice area and geographic region complete confidential evaluations. No fees are required for nomination or inclusion, and self-nomination is not permitted. The 2027 edition, which represents the 33rd year of the publication, includes 81,620 lawyers across 151 practice areas and 203 metropolitan and geographic areas, accounting for roughly the top 5 percent of practicing attorneys in the United States. According to Best Lawyers, this edition drew on 3.8 million evaluations submitted by more than 32,000 voting lawyers, making it the most selective edition in the award's history.
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants is a specialized practice area that focuses on representing injured workers, as opposed to employers or insurance companies. In Philadelphia, these cases are handled through the state workers' compensation system, where the outcome often depends on medical evidence, wage records, and strict deadlines that can arise early in a claim. Zavodnick's practice is dedicated to representing injured workers in Pennsylvania workers' compensation claims, and he also handles motor vehicle collisions, slip and fall cases, and product liability matters. He earned his law degree 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.
The recognition of Zavodnick in this prestigious legal guide underscores the importance of peer-reviewed rankings in the legal industry. For business leaders and professionals, such acknowledgments can serve as a signal of legal expertise and reliability when selecting counsel for workers' compensation matters. For the broader industry, this recognition highlights the growing significance of specialized legal practice areas and the rigorous evaluation process that distinguishes top attorneys. As workers' compensation laws continue to evolve, having attorneys who are consistently recognized for their expertise can impact outcomes for injured workers and the businesses that employ them.
Zavodnick & Lasky Personal Injury Lawyers, the firm where Zavodnick practices, is a Philadelphia-based personal injury and workers' compensation firm. It originated as a family practice founded by Howard and Sandra Zavodnick and is now led by their son, Ryan Zavodnick, and son-in-law, Todd Lasky. The firm represents individuals injured in car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, and rideshare collisions, as well as workers injured on the job. For more information, visit https://zavodnicklaw.com.
Best Lawyers, the organization behind The Best Lawyers in America, has published peer-review legal rankings for more than 40 years and is headquartered in Augusta, Georgia. The 2027 edition marks the 33rd year of this comprehensive guide, which remains a trusted resource for identifying leading legal professionals across the United States.
