April 13, 2026 – Sauder Schelkopf is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized as a finalist in multiple categories in The Legal Intelligencer’s 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards, further solidifying its position as a leader in complex litigation and class action practice.
Sauder Schelkopf has been named a finalist for:
- Litigation Departments of the Year – Specialty Practice (Class Action)
- Litigation Departments of the Year – Specialty Practice (Products Liability/Mass Torts)
The Pennsylvania Legal Awards honor law firms and attorneys who have made a significant and positive impact on the legal profession across Pennsylvania and Delaware. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on June 11, 2026, in Philadelphia.
This recognition builds on Sauder Schelkopf’s continued success in high-stakes litigation. The firm has earned a national reputation for its work on behalf of individuals, consumers, and victims of sexual misconduct. Its attorneys have recovered more than $1 billion for clients and regularly serve in court-appointed leadership roles in complex cases nationwide.
“We are honored to once again be recognized by The Legal Intelligencer,” said the firm’s partners. “These nominations reflect the strength of our team and our commitment to delivering meaningful results for our clients in challenging and impactful cases.”
In 2025, Sauder Schelkopf was named Litigation Department of the Year in the Class Action category by The Legal Intelligencer as part of its Pennsylvania Legal Awards.
The firm continues to handle cutting-edge litigation across a range of practice areas, including consumer protection, defective products, mass torts, and complex class actions, while maintaining a client-focused approach and a track record of impactful results.
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. The National Trial Lawyers Association has also selected our attorneys as the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania.