Paul Macerino And Richard T. Cahill Jr. Named Hudson Valley’s Top Lawyers In Workers’ Compensation For 2026
Recognition matters in workers’ compensation law because injured workers need to know they are trusting their case to lawyers with real experience, strong reputations, and a proven commitment to this area of practice. That is why it is worth celebrating that Attorney Paul Macerino and Attorney Richard T. Cahill Jr. have both been named to Hudson Valley Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers list for workers’ compensation law.
That recognition reflects well on the attorneys themselves, but it also says something important about the firm behind them. For more than 90 years, Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP has served more than 100,000 clients, recovered billions in awards and settlements, and built a legal team of more than 100 seasoned professionals. In workers’ compensation and related claims, that kind of depth matters.
Why This Recognition Matters
Hudson Valley Magazine’s Top Lawyers list is based on a process facilitated by DataJoe Research. The selection process includes online peer voting, internet research, verification of active licensure, and screening for public disciplinary history before the final results are reviewed.
That matters because workers’ compensation law is not an area where injured workers can afford to rely on guesswork. They need lawyers with experience and credibility, and a firm with the resources to push a claim as far as it needs to go. Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP has built that kind of reputation over decades of hard results.
Paul Macerino’s Growing Recognition In Workers’ Compensation Law
Paul Macerino handles workers’ compensation matters and civil service disability retirement pensions involving New York City, New York State, and local retirement systems. His practice reflects a strong focus on the kinds of claims that can have a major impact on a worker’s financial stability, medical care, and future.
His legal background also speaks to that depth. He earned his law degree from The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center at Touro College, where he was a member of the Touro Law Mock Trial Team and received the CALI Award of Excellence in Contracts II. He also studied international and comparative law in London.
This latest honor builds on a growing list of recognition. He was named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2021 through 2025 and was also named one of Hudson Valley’s Top Lawyers in 2025.
Richard T. Cahill Jr. Brings Longstanding Experience To The Honor
Richard T. Cahill Jr. handles workers’ compensation and volunteer firefighter benefits cases. That work is backed by years of legal, civic, and community experience that give this recognition added weight.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Mount Saint Mary College and his juris doctorate from Albany Law School. He is admitted to practice in New York and in the United States Federal District Court for the Northern District of New York. He has also served in leadership and service roles that reflect deep roots in the Hudson Valley, including public office in Kingston and involvement with the volunteer fire service.
This is also not his first time receiving the honor. He was previously named one of Hudson Valley’s Top Lawyers from 2023 through 2025, making the 2026 selection another clear sign of sustained respect in this practice area.
A Recognition That Reflects Real Commitment To Injured Workers
NY workers’ compensation cases are rarely simple. For many people, these claims affect income, treatment, family stability, and the ability to move forward after a serious injury. Recognition like this helps reinforce what injured workers should look for in a lawyer: experience, credibility, and a strong record in the field.
The 2026 recognition of Paul Macerino and Richard T. Cahill Jr. highlights exactly that. It reflects two respected attorneys whose work continues to make a difference for injured workers and their families.
Hard-Working New Yorkers Need Lawyers Who Fight Hard
If you were hurt on the job in New York, do not leave your benefits, medical care, or financial future to chance. Contact us for a free consultation to talk with a legal team that knows how to take on employers, insurance companies, and complex workers’ compensation claims. When your livelihood is on the line, put a tough, proven New York law firm on your side.
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