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75 Post & Schell Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®


Seventy-five Post & Schell attorneys have been named in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, recognized across several different practice areas. 

Of the 75 attorneys honored, 22 were named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list, which celebrates attorneys earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

Among this year’s distinctions, John W. Dornberger was named Best Lawyers® 2026 Litigation - Construction "Lawyer of the Year." This honor is awarded based on exceptionally high overall feedback in specific practice areas and metropolitan regions.

The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes the top four percent of practicing attorneys in the nation and is based on confidential client and peer evaluations, as well as extensive editorial research. For information about these selections and an overview of common third-party publications, rankings, and list methodologies, click here.

"Lawyer of the Year" Award:

Harrisburg, PA

The 53 Post & Schell attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers® in America for 2026 include:

Allentown, PA

Harrisburg, PA

Lancaster, PA

Mt. Laurel, NJ

Philadelphia, PA 

Pittsburgh, PA

  • Stephen S. Bloomburg: Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
  • John W. Bruni: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Leo G. Daly: Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Cathy R. Gordon: Litigation - Labor and Employment and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • David A. Hudock: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Beth Anne Jackson: Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care
  • John M. Polena: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Edward A. Smallwood: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and   Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Kelly L. Smith: Litigation - Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Washington, DC

The 22 Post & Schell attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America include:

Allentown, PA

Harrisburg, PA

Lancaster, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

  • Amanda T. Camplesi: Energy Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Christopher D. Gee: Litigation - Construction
  • Vincent P. Lamperski: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and   Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Emily Trapuzzano: Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants