Recognition From Peers, Clients, and Professional Organizations
Serving Worcester, Middlesex and Hampden Counties
Awards do not win cases, and we do not want to oversell them. What they do show is how other lawyers, clients, and independent rating organizations view our work. Below is the recognition our attorneys and firm have earned, along with the professional groups we belong to.
Awards & Peer Ratings
Best Law Firms®
Rudolf, Griffis, Ruggieri & Murray is ranked Tier 1 Regional by Best Law Firms® in three practice areas for 2026:
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White Collar
- Litigation: Labor and Employment
The Best Lawyers in America®
Darren T. Griffis, recognized in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Ben Rudolf, recognized in 2025 and 2026
Super Lawyers®
Darren T. Griffis was selected to the [year] Super Lawyers list.
Martindale-Hubbell®
[Attorney name], Distinguished, [year]
[Attorney name], Notable, [year]
Disclaimer: Awards, rankings and ratings are issued by independent third-party organizations based on their own methods, which may include peer review, client feedback and professional achievement. These recognitions are not a guarantee of future results. Fees may have been paid to display badges.
Professional Memberships
| Worcester County Bar Association | Ben Rudolf, Janet R. Ruggieri, Darren Griffis, Michelle Murray, Sarah Varney, Samantha Bratkon Carvalho |
| Massachusetts Bar Association | Ben Rudolf, Janet R. Ruggieri, Michelle Murray, Maureen Carroll |
| Federal Bar Association | Janet R. Ruggieri, Darren Griffis, Sarah Varney |
| Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Darren Griffis, Sarah Varney |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Darren Griffis |
| Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Darren Griffis |
| National Employment Lawyers Association | Janet R. Ruggieri, Maureen Carroll (Massachusetts Chapter) |
| Women’s Bar Association | Janet R. Ruggieri |
| Italian American Bar Association | Janet R. Ruggieri |
| National Lawyers Guild, Massachusetts Chapter | Samantha Bratkon Carvalho |
In The Media
Attorney Darren Griffis appeared on the CBS news magazine 48 Hours in an episode titled “What Angelina Saw,” which is available on Paramount+. Read more on our In The News page.