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Barley Snyder Partner Michael Crocenzi Named “Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law – Management by Best Lawyers

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September 16, 2026

For Immediate Release

York, Pa. – Barley Snyder partner Michael J. Crocenzi has been named a “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America® in its 2027 edition, earning the publication’s highest distinction for Employment Law – Management in the Harrisburg metropolitan area.

The “Lawyer of the Year” accolades are reserved for one individual per practice area in each metropolitan region, based on the highest aggregate peer feedback. This designation represents a rare and distinguished honor.

This marks Crocenzi’s fourth “Lawyer of the Year” recognition by Best Lawyers. He was previously named “Lawyer of the Year” for Employment Law – Management in the 2023 and 2025 editions and for Labor Law – Management in the 2024 edition.

Crocenzi chairs Barley Snyder’s Employment Practice Group and counsels employers on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including workplace policies, discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour compliance, labor relations, workplace investigations and employment litigation. He regularly represents employers before federal and state courts and administrative agencies and is a frequent speaker on labor and employment law topics.

In addition to his recognition by Best Lawyers, Crocenzi has been recognized by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available for professional excellence and ethical standards.

Barley Snyder’s Employment Practice Group advises employers on workplace policies, compliance matters, labor relations, employment litigation and other workforce-related legal issues. Learn more about the group’s services here.

About Barley Snyder
Barley Snyder is a law firm based in Pennsylvania with more than 120 attorneys practicing from offices located in Lancaster, York, Reading, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Malvern, Hanover, Gettysburg and Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and Hunt Valley and Columbia, Md. The firm serves businesses, individuals and organizations in all major areas of civil law including business, employment, immigration, employee benefits, finance & creditors’ rights, intellectual property, litigation, estate planning and administration, real estate, tax, construction, environment and energy, health care, education, municipal authority, hospitality, senior living, cybersecurity and food and agribusiness. www.barley.com | @BarleySnyder

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