Taft’s Litigation practice and attorneys are recognized in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation (Benchmark). The firm is “Highly Recommended” in Indiana and Ohio and “Recommended” in Colorado and Minnesota for Dispute Resolution. Taft has also been selected as a “Highly Recommended Firm” in Minnesota for Labor and Employment.
In addition, the following 23 Taft attorneys are named in the 2026 edition as “Litigation Stars.”
Matt Albaugh
Thomas Barnard
Jackie Bennett, Jr.
Tracy Betz
Robert Bilott
Jordan Bolton
Jayna Cacioppo
Jeanne Cors
Nancy DePodesta
Thomas DeVoe
John Alan Doran
Stuart Dornette
Peter French
Mark Hayden
Paul Hemming
Mark Kowalsky
Lauren Lonergan
John R. Mitchell
Ann O’Connor McCready
Jonathan Polak
Russell Sayre
David Wallace
Lonnie Williams
The following four Taft attorneys were named “Future Stars” by Benchmark.
Jason Asmus
Paul Harris
Heather Hawkins
Daniela Paez
Janica Pierce Tucker was selected by Benchmark as a “Labor and Employment Star.”
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