Ted Schaer and Leona Mogavero Recognized by 2026 Best Lawyers in America®
August 2025 • Source: Zarwin Baum
We are proud to share that two of our attorneys have once again been recognized among the nation’s leading legal professionals in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
- Director Ted Schaer was honored for his work in Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation — his third consecutive year on the list.
- Shareholder Leona Mogavero was recognized for her excellence in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law.
Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review, with attorneys evaluated by fellow lawyers for their professional expertise and confirmed through a rigorous authentication process to ensure they are in current practice and in good standing.
About Best Lawyers
Founded over 40 years ago, Best Lawyers is the world’s most respected attorney ranking service, helping clients identify top legal talent across jurisdictions and practice areas. Its awards are published in leading local, regional, and national outlets worldwide.
We congratulate Ted and Leona on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for their continued dedication to excellence in serving our clients.
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Melick & Porter Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in 2026
August 2025 • Source: Melick & Porter, LLP
Melick & Porter, LLP is thrilled to announce the distinguished lawyers who have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. This year, we celebrate the exceptional talent and dedication of our legal professionals who have demonstrated outstanding performance and commitment to their clients and the legal community.
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by 3.4 million of their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. Attorneys cannot pay to be listed; making this a distinct honor.
Melick & Porter LLP would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2026 The Best Lawyers in America list:
BOSTON, MA
- Richard E. Heifetz - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Michael J. Mazurczak - Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Robert P. Powers - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- William P. Rose - Insurance Law
PROVIDENCE, RI
- Kurt A. Rocha - Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America highlights the promising talents who are making significant strides in their legal careers. These individuals have shown remarkable potential and dedication to their practice.
Melick & Porter LLP would like to congratulate the following lawyers recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America:
BOSTON, MA
SOUTHBURY, CT
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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 Law
Monica 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 Litigation
Dan 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®
About Best Lawyers
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers recognitions are compiled based on an exhaustive Purely Peer Review® evaluation. More than 184,000 industry leading lawyers are eligible to vote (from around the world) and submitted more than 25.8 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. For the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 23 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 80,000 leading lawyers included in the edition. Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. To learn more about Best Lawyers and see the full list of 2026 award recipients, please visit bestlawers.com.
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Pappas Grubbs Price PC Attends MABATx Foundation Dinner
August 2025 • Source: Pappas Grubbs Price
On August 12, 2025, attorneys from Pappas Grubbs Price PC attended the 20th annual Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas Foundation Scholarship Dinner in Houston.
The dinner brought together Houston-area attorneys, judges, law students, and community leaders to raise funds for the MABATx Foundation’s scholarship program, which provides scholarships to first-generation Houston law students, and to recognize several guests for their service to the community. The event featured a performance by the University of Houston Mariachi Band and a delicious meal, creating a memorable evening of celebration and purpose.
Founded in 2006 by Benny Agosto, Jr., Partner at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner, the Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas Foundation is dedicated to fostering social, economic, and educational progress. The foundation supports these goals by awarding scholarships, honoring trailblazers within the community, and promoting civic leadership and engagement.
Pictured left to right: Steven O. Grubbs, Bryce Y. Franklin, Alma J. Aguirre, Samuel Perez, Victor L. Cardenas Jr. |
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