Berwyn, PA – September 11, 2026 – Sauder Schelkopf is pleased to announce that partner Joseph Sauder has been selected to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, a national guide recognizing leading lawyers in litigation and trial advocacy.
Lawdragon describes the lawyers recognized in this year’s guide as attorneys who “excel at the art of advocacy before juries, judges and other decision makers on behalf of their clients.” The 2027 honorees span a broad range of practices, including class actions, mass torts, securities litigation, criminal defense, appellate litigation, antitrust and intellectual property.
Lawdragon selected this year’s honorees following a record number of submissions, together with the publication’s independent journalistic research and vetting with leading trial lawyers across the country.
Sauder was recognized in the guide for his work representing plaintiffs in class action and complex litigation. He has spent his career representing consumers, individuals and families in high-stakes litigation against corporations and institutions nationwide.
Sauder’s work has included leadership roles in major class actions and complex cases involving consumer protection, defective products, institutional misconduct and other significant matters. He has helped secure substantial recoveries for clients and class members throughout the United States.
“Being named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators is a reflection of the collective work of our team and the courage of our clients,” said Sauder. “It is an honor to stand alongside so many outstanding advocates who dedicate their careers to the pursuit of justice.”
About Sauder Schelkopf
Sauder Schelkopf has a nationally recognized litigation practice. The firm currently serves as court-appointed lead counsel in courts across the country. The attorneys at Sauder Schelkopf have recovered over $1 billion on behalf of their clients and class members. LawDragon has recognized our attorneys in its list of the “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2022. Mr. Schelkopf was named to Pennsylvania’s Best Lawyers® 2022 for Class Actions/Mass Tort Litigation. The American Lawyer named Mr. Sauder to its 2021 Northeast Trailblazers. The honor recognizes 60 lawyers who are “truly agents of change.” It “recognizes professionals in the Northeast who have moved the needle in the legal industry.” The Legal Intelligencer named Mr. Sauder and Mr. Schelkopf in its 2020 Pennsylvania Trailblazers list recognizing 31 lawyers who “have taken extra measures to contribute to positive outcomes . . . and who are truly agents of change.” Our attorneys have also consistently been recognized by their peers being named to Pennsylvania SuperLawyer, a distinction held by the top 5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania.