Saul Ewing LLP and 31 of the Firm’s Attorneys Recognized in Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 Rankings

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Saul Ewing LLP is proud to announce that Benchmark Litigation has recognized 31 of its partners across twelve offices as “Litigation Stars” or “Future Stars” in its 2026 rankings. Benchmark examines recent litigation casework handled by law firms, and conducts extensive interviews with litigators and their clients to provide their professional opinions on nominees. Now in its nineteenth year of publication, Benchmark’s guide provides comprehensive coverage of the U.S. litigation market.

The following Saul Ewing LLP attorneys were named “Litigation Stars” for 2026:

  • George P. Apostolides
  • Edward J. Baines
  • Katie Barrett Wiik
  • Harriet E. Cooperman
  • Justin C. Danilewitz
  • Cathleen M. Devlin
  • Geoffrey M. Gamble
  • Casey Grabenstein
  • James A. Keller
  • Amy S. Kline
  • Joseph D. Lipchitz
  • Charles M. Lizza
  • James A. Morsch
  • Hilda Piloto
  • Ruth A. Rauls
  • Joshua W. B. Richards
  • Jeffrey S. Robbins
  • Jason M. St. John
  • John F. Stoviak
  • James D. Taylor, Jr.
  • Peter B. Zlotnick

The following attorneys were named as "Future Stars" for 2026: 

  • Zachary W. Berk
  • Tamara Carmichael
  • John Gekas
  • Jared S. Hawk
  • Michael J. Joyce
  • Courtland C. Merrill
  • Brian R. Michalek
  • Mark A. Simanowith   
  • Jonathan A. Singer
  • Jason Tremblay    

“Our 2026 Benchmark rankings are a testament to the deep respect our litigators earn from both clients and peers,” said Cathleen Devlin, chair of the firm’s Litigation Department. “These outstanding partners embody the inspired lawyering and excellence that define our litigation practice firmwide -- and we couldn’t be prouder of this well-deserved recognition.” 

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