Pastore LLC has been ranked in Chambers USA New York Spotlight Guide 2026 and recognized as a leading small to medium-sized law firm offering a credible alternative to Big Law.
Pastore LLC was selected based on an independent and in-depth market analysis, coupled with an assessment of the firm’s experience, expertise and caliber of talent.
Chambers Spotlight New York 2026 highlights 262 ranked firms across seven regions and 31 distinct practice areas.
Now featuring 67 ranking tables, this expanded edition showcases Metro New York’s unmatched concentration of legal talent, and captures the full spectrum of work handled by the country’s leading small and mid-sized firms – from high-stakes commercial litigation, white-collar defence and securities disputes to complex corporate/commercial, real estate and employment matters.
Pastore LLC stood out for its exceptional work and is recognized in Litigation: Securities.
Joseph M. Pastore III expressed the firm’s gratitude: “Pastore LLC is honored to be recognized by Chambers and Partners in their Spotlight Ranking for Metro New York. This acknowledgment reflects our commitment to providing top-tier legal services tailored to the unique needs of our clients and the complex matters that we help them navigate.”
This recognition underscores Pastore LLC’s position as a key player in Connecticut and New York’s legal landscape, offering clients access to high-quality legal representation that combines Big Law expertise with local specialized support.
Background to Firm
In 2012, former Big Law attorneys came together to establish Pastore LLC. After decades of experiences at Big Law, the founders already had built successful careers. Yet, they hoped to achieve something more. At larger law firms, the founders watched clients struggle with bureaucracy and lack of personal commitment. Pastore was founded to provide clients an opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys in sophisticated and important matters. With Pastore, clients enjoy best of both worlds: capability of a big law firm and personal approach of a small law firm.
For fourteen years, Pastore LLC has built credibility through hard work and a client-focused approach. Pastore has a global reach; the firm has a strong reputation in Metro New York, but it also draws clients from across the country and internationally. The firm’s approach to growth is simple: Pastore’s attorneys take exceptional care of the legal issues clients face.
Although Pastore is ranked in Chambers New York 2026 for securities litigation, the firm provides excellent legal services in various fields. Pastore’s attorneys have experience at top national firms such as Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Proskauer Rose LLP, and regulatory agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Stock Exchange. Pastore counts as its alumni attorneys at top 10 firms and the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Connecticut. The firm handles commercial and securities litigation, corporate, employment, intellectual property, real estate and construction litigation, and many other areas. Regardless of whether the matter is transactional, advisory, or litigation, experienced attorneys are always ready to take on the matter.
Background to Chambers and Partners
Chambers and Partners has over 30 years of US research in the Legal Market and therefore uniquely placed to identify markets where there is a significant collection of leading smaller firms, Chambers is on a mission to uncover the best legal talent wherever it may be.
Chambers is on a mission to uncover and champion the best legal talent across the United States, wherever it exists, starting with shining a spotlight on select states in 2024.
Chambers sought to identify the leading small to medium-sized law firms offering a credible alternative to Big Law. The ranked firms were selected based on independent and in-depth market analysis, coupled with an assessment of their experience, expertise and calibre of talent.
Chambers Spotlight covers Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and New York State.