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David Schertler, Danny Onorato, Hank Asbill, Robert Trout, Mark MacDougall, and Lisa Manning Receive 2026 Rankings from Chambers and Partners


JUNE 2026

In its newly released 2026 guide, Chambers USA ranked six Schertler Onorato Mead Sears & Manning attorneys as leaders in the District of Columbia white-collar criminal defense and government investigations field. David Schertler received a prestigious Band 1 ranking with commentary that he “is a terrific lawyer and gets great successes for his clients.” Danny Onorato received a Band 2 ranking. Hank Asbill and Robert Trout received Band 3 rankings. Mark MacDougall received a Band 4 ranking, and Lisa Manning received a Band 6 ranking. The rankings are available here: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, District of Columbia, USA | Chambers Rankings.

In addition to his District of Columbia ranking, Mr. Asbill received a Band 2 Global ranking in the Litigation/Trial Lawyers category. The Global rankings are available here: Litigation: Trial Lawyers, USA, Global | Chambers Rankings.

SOMSM is gratified to receive these recognitions from Chambers and Partners, often referred to as “the gold standard” in law firm and attorney rankings based on the reach and depth of its research process.

Recent News
  • JUNE 2026
  • David Schertler, Danny Onorato, Hank Asbill, Robert Trout, Mark MacDougall, and Lisa Manning Receive 2026 Rankings from Chambers and Partners
  • JUNE 2026
  • Chambers USA 2026 Guide Awards SOMSM a Band 1 Ranking as a Specialist Firm in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
  • MAY 2026
  • Veteran Civil Rights Litigator Mark Blumberg Joins SOMSM
  • MARCH 2026
  • Legal 500 City Elite Series Recognizes David Schertler, Hank Asbill, and Danny Onorato for White-Collar Crime Practice
  • NOVEMBER 2025
  • SOMS Receives National and Regional Tier Rankings in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®
  • AUGUST 2025
  • Nine SOMS Attorneys Are Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in America ®

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