May 26, 2026 – Sauder Schelkopf has once again been recognized among the nation’s leading plaintiffs’ firms, earning finalist honors in three categories for the 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers Awards presented by The National Law Journal. The firm was named a finalist in the Civil Rights/Discrimination (Non-Employment), Class Action, and Consumer Protection categories.
The annual Elite Trial Lawyers Awards honor the most innovative and accomplished plaintiff-side attorneys and law firms in the country. Finalists are selected based on significant results, groundbreaking litigation, and advocacy on behalf of individuals, consumers, and communities nationwide.
Sauder Schelkopf’s recognition in multiple categories reflects the firm’s continued leadership in complex litigation and its commitment to holding corporations and institutions accountable through impactful class actions and consumer protection cases.
“We are honored to be recognized by The National Law Journal alongside many of the nation’s premier plaintiffs’ firms,” said the Firm’s partners. “These recognitions reflect the dedication of our attorneys and staff and our continued commitment to achieving meaningful results for our clients.”
The firm was specifically recognized as a finalist in the following categories:
- Civil Rights/Discrimination (Non-Employment) Finalist
- Class Action Finalist
- Consumer Protection Finalist
The winners of the 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers Awards will be announced at the awards ceremony hosted by The National Law Journal later this year.
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.