Twelve Gallagher Sharp Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers®August 2025 • Source: Gallagher Sharp LLP Gallagher Sharp is proud to announce that twelve of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers®. We would like to especially congratulate Monica Sansalone on receiving this year’s “Lawyer of the Year” award for Legal Malpractice Law. The “Lawyer of the Year” accolades are reserved for one individual per practice area in each metropolitan region, based on the highest aggregate peer feedback. This designation represents a rare and distinguished honor. 
Best Lawyers® 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Legal Malpractice LawMonica Sansalone is the Managing Partner of Gallagher Sharp and serves as the Practice Group Manager of the firm’s Professional Liability Group. She represents lawyers and judges in grievance proceedings at the state level and before federal administrative agencies such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Department of Justice. She also defends lawyers against malpractice and third-party claims, in contempt and sanctions proceedings, and in their fiduciary capacity. Monica also serves as an expert, both consulting and testifying, on the standard of care, ethical concerns, fee issues, and sanctions. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Personal Injury and Product Liability LitigationDan is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on defending trucking and aviation clients in major catastrophic losses. For over 12 years, Dan has litigated cases across Ohio and the US and has gained a reputation as the “go to” counsel for leading garbage and waste management carriers, as well major heavy truck carriers, throughout Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky. Dan has tried cases to verdict in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, North Dakota, Indianna, and Florida. Dan tirelessly represents clients in all aspects of litigation, pre-suit mitigation, arbitration, mediation, and trial. He also counsels commercial and transportation businesses on the management and avoidance of risk.  Congratulations to all the 2026 winners!The Best Lawyers in America®
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