At Stern & Cohen, we are most proud of the awards we obtain on behalf of our clients throughout Pennsylvania. However, we also appreciate the value of recognition that has been given to us from our peers and other professional affiliations. Dave Stern has garnered recognition for his advocacy skills from his opponents, the judiciary, and most importantly, the thousands of clients he has successfully represented. Here are some of the awards that our attorneys have been honored with from the legal industry.


Super Lawyers® 2010-2023

Congratulations to partner David Stern for being recognized among the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® honorees. This is an honor awarded to only 5% of the lawyers in Pennsylvania. David Stern has been selected to the list of Super Lawyers® for 12 consecutive years. In 2023, David was selected as one of only five Workers’ Compensation lawyers in all of Pennsylvania. In 2023, David Stern was also recognized among the Top 100 Lawyers in all of Philadelphia.

Congratulations to partner Taylor Cohen for being recognized among the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars® honorees. This is an honor awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania 40 years old and younger. This is Taylor’s 6th consecutive year selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

Additionally, congratulations to Stern & Cohen Attorneys Brian Betley and Chloe Murray for being recognized among the 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Stars honorees.


Best Lawyers in America® 2010-2023

David F. Stern has been chosen to the Best Lawyers® list every year for almost a decade. This is one of the most respected peer review lists in the legal industry.


Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar®”

In 2019, David F. Stern was awarded The Philadelphia Business Journal ‘Best of the Bar’® distinction – the only workers’ compensation attorney awarded this prestigious recognition.

In 2020, Mr. Stern was selected to be part of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s ‘Featured Influencer Collection’.


The National Trial Lawyers Top 100®

David F. Stern was also recognized as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania by The National Trial Lawyers Top 100®.


Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group®

Member of the organization dedicated to representing the interests of millions of workers and their families who, each year, suffer the consequences of work-related injuries or occupational illnesses and who need expert legal assistance to obtain medical care and other relief under workers’ compensation programs.


Suburban Life Philadelphia Top Attorney Award

David F. Stern has been selected as a TOP ATTORNEY by Philadelphia Life & Suburban Life Magazine. Given because of his excellence in the practice of law, this is an honor that is limited to no more than 5% of the attorneys in Pennsylvania.


Lead Counsel Verification

Thompson Reuters® has recognized David Stern with the Lead Counsel Verification honor in the field of Workers’ Compensation.


Best Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Reading

Expertise.com has recognized Stern & Cohen, P.C. as part of their Best Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Reading for 2022.