Mantel McDonough Riso, LLP is ranked by Best Law Firms as Tier 1 for Family Law in metropolitan New York City for 2025.
Gerard A. Riso is “A-V” rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the oldest and most recognized lawyer evaluation firm. The “A-V” Rating connotes that Messr. Riso has been recognized, by peer evaluation, to meet the highest qualifications of Legal Competence, Ability and Ethical Standards.
Mr. Riso has been A-V Rated since 1999.
Kevin M. McDonough is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a select National Bar Association of 1500 Family Law specialists. Selection is made following rigorous attorney peer and judicial evaluation; meeting the highest professional ethical standards; and confirming expert knowledge of substantive law.
Mr. McDonough has been an AAML Fellow since 2007.
Recognized and selected by peer evaluation, Mantel McDonough Riso, LLP (and its predecessor firm) have been awarded and ranked as a New York City Tier 1 (highest ranking) Law Firm in Family Law since 2009.
Kevin M. McDonough has been selected, by peer evaluation, for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, since 2009 and 2013 respectively.
Kevin M. McDonough was included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Marital Law.
Melissa Mantel received a 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch recognition for Marital Law.
Kevin M. McDonough has been selected, by peer evaluation, by SuperLawyers, respectively since 2007 and 2012. Melissa B. Mantel has been selected, by peer evaluation, by SuperLawyers in 2019.
Gerard A. Riso has been identified by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers in New York. The organization states that only a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state receive invitations to join this exclusive organization.
Gerard A. Riso has been included as a top AV Preeminent Attorney in Corporate Counsel, featuring the top lawyers in various practice areas.