Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, P.A., has been named to Durham Magazine's "Best of Durham" list in the Personal Injury Law Firm category. The annual feature highlights local businesses and professionals that stand out in the community, giving readers a way to identify trusted resources. For a firm that represents injured workers and individuals facing workplace disputes, the recognition is more than a plaque: it signals that clients in the North Carolina Triangle view the firm as a reliable advocate when they are most vulnerable.
The firm's selection comes as it continues to build a practice that extends beyond traditional personal injury cases. Kornbluth Ginsberg also handles workers' compensation and employment law matters, including workplace harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and severance disputes. That breadth matters because injured workers often face overlapping legal challenges: a serious injury can lead to lost wages, and efforts to seek compensation can trigger retaliation or wrongful termination. By offering coordinated representation across these areas, the firm reduces the need for clients to navigate multiple lawyers and conflicting advice.
The "Best of Durham" honor reflects community sentiment, but it also underscores the firm's investment in professional credentials. Within the past year, attorneys Michael A. Kornbluth and Joseph Hjelt earned certification as employment law specialists from the North Carolina State Bar. That certification requires demonstrated experience and peer review, and it gives clients a measurable way to evaluate expertise in a complex field. Michael A. Kornbluth has also been selected for Super Lawyers every year since 2014, a record that suggests sustained recognition from peers and independent researchers.
Other attorneys bring similarly deep experience. Kevin Ginsberg, a firm partner with 26 years of legal experience, has tried over 40 cases to jury trials and has also been named a Super Lawyer. Jesse Shapiro is a certified workers' compensation specialist and was named a Super Lawyer in 2026. For clients, this matters because workers' compensation and employment cases often turn on procedural details and insurer defenses that less experienced counsel may miss. A team with trial experience and specialized certification is better positioned to push back when an insurer undervalues a claim or an employer disputes liability.
The firm's community profile is also tied to its physical presence in the region. With offices in Durham and Sanford, Kornbluth Ginsberg represents individuals across the Triangle and throughout North Carolina. The firm is located at 3400 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 300, Durham, NC 27705, and can be reached by calling 919-401-4100. For readers who want to understand the firm's full range of services, the Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, P.A website provides an overview of its practice areas and attorney profiles.
Why does this announcement matter beyond one firm? Legal directories and local magazine lists are imperfect, but they influence where people turn after an accident or a wrongful termination. In a region with many law firms, a "Best of Durham" designation offers a shorthand that can help anxious clients narrow their search. It also puts pressure on firms to live up to the recognition through client communication and results. For Kornbluth Ginsberg, the award arrives alongside tangible credentials in employment and workers' compensation law, suggesting the firm is not relying on popularity alone. The coming year will show whether that combination of local trust and specialized expertise translates into continued growth and stronger outcomes for the clients it serves.
