Gallagher is pleased to announce that 24 attorneys have been selected by Best Lawyers for inclusion in the 32nd edition of the guide. Attorneys are nominated and recognized by their peers for their professional excellence.
Below are Gallagher’s recognized attorneys:
- Richard O. Berndt: Corporate Law
- Adam D. Block: Real Estate Law
- James Bragdon: Commercial Litigation
- Paul Caiola: Commercial Litigation
- Meghan K. Casey: Commercial Litigation
- Ward B. Coe III: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – ERISA, Litigation – Securities, Litigation – Trusts and Estates
- Samuel D. Cowin: Commercial Litigation
- Thomas C. Dame: Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law
- Kevin Davidson: Real Estate Law
- Saul E. Gilstein: Real Estate Law
- Stephen A. Goldberg: Real Estate Law
- Michael J. Henigan: Real Estate Law
- Linda H. Jones: Health Care Law
- Mark P. Keener: Real Estate Law
- Peter E. Keith: Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – First Amendment, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Litigation – Trusts and Estates
- Steven G. Metzger: Employment Law – Management
- Matthew O. Oakey: Real Estate Law
- Mark Saudek: Commercial Litigation, Litigation – First Amendment, Litigation – Labor and Employment
- David G. Sommer: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation
The following attorneys have been named “Ones to Watch” for 2026:
- Christina F. Araviakis: Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate
- Alison Best Lutich: Health Care Law
- Jake T. Niemyer: Real Estate Law
- Kyle Virtue: Litigation – Real Estate, Real Estate Law
- Collin Wojciechowski: Commercial Litigation, Education Law
About Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is a global peer-review publication providing lawyers and law firms with tools to enhance visibility, credibility, and client engagement for over four decades.
About Gallagher
For more than 60 years, Gallagher has been a trusted partner to businesses and non-profits across the Mid-Atlantic region and nationwide. We represent leading universities, hospitals, financial institutions, real estate developers, and more. Our firm is experienced in a wide range of practice areas, including real estate development, affordable housing, civil litigation, confidential investigations, healthcare, employment law, corporate law, renewable energy, and tax-driven transactions. We pride ourselves on offering innovative, practical solutions with a personal touch, acting as your partner and trusted advisor. With a deep commitment to seeing challenges from every angle, Gallagher is here to help you navigate the complex legal landscape with confidence.