PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin is proud to announce that founder Michael T. van der Veen has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^® for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.

The 2027 edition marks the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®, a longstanding legal publication recognizing attorneys based on professional peer review. The 2027 edition was publicly released on August 20, 2026.

For Michael van der Veen, the recognition reflects the professional respect he has earned throughout decades of litigation and courtroom advocacy. His practice encompasses personal injury, criminal defense, commercial litigation, family law, employment law and civil rights, with a particular focus on representing individuals and families facing complex and high-stakes legal matters.

A Peer-Reviewed Recognition of Legal Excellence

The Best Lawyers in America^® is built around a peer-review methodology. Attorneys are evaluated by other lawyers on professional abilities, legal expertise and overall standing within the legal community. Best Lawyers describes its methodology as Purely Peer Review^®, with confidential evaluations forming the foundation of its recognition process.

van der Veen’s continued inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America^® reflects the reputation he has developed as a trial attorney and advocate for clients throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.

“I am honored to be recognized by my peers,” said Michael T. van der Veen. “To me this is recognition for every lawyer and legal professional in my firm. I am so appreciative of them all. Their raw dedication, commitment, and compassion for our clients is unique and cherished by me.”

Decades of Courtroom Advocacy

Michael T. van der Veen is the founder of van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin and has built a career handling complex civil and criminal litigation. His personal injury practice focuses on representing individuals who have suffered serious harm because of the actions or negligence of others. His work has included catastrophic injury cases resulting in significant verdicts and settlements.

Among his notable results are a $31.5 million judgment in a motor vehicle crash case involving paraplegia, a $4.25 million federal jury verdict for a tetraplegic client, a $3.25 million verdict for a nurse who suffered a traumatic brain injury, and a $10 million settlement involving a child struck by a tractor-trailer.

His courtroom work has also received national attention, with his cases and legal analysis featured by outlets including CNN, CBS, MSNBC, The Washington Post, NPR, The New York Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Continuing a Tradition of Advocacy

For Michael and the team at van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin, recognition by The Best Lawyers in America^® is both an honor and a reminder of the responsibility that comes with representing clients during some of the most consequential moments of their lives.

About Michael T. van der Veen

Michael T. van der Veen is the founder of van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin in Philadelphia. His practice includes personal injury, criminal defense, commercial litigation, family law, employment law and civil rights. Through decades of trial practice in state and federal courts, he has developed a reputation for strategic courtroom advocacy and client-focused representation in complex legal matters.

About van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin

van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin is a nationally recognized law firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm provides representation in criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury, business disputes, and appellate matters. Led by founding partner Michael T. van der Veen, the firm is known for its trial experience, strategic advocacy, and commitment to protecting clients’ rights in high-stakes legal matters.

To contact van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin for legal representation, visit the firm’s website at: https://www.mtvlaw.com.

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