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Seven SOMSM Attorneys Are Recognized in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®


AUGUST 2026

Schertler Onorato Mead Sears & Manning is pleased to announce that seven members of the firm have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. David Schertler, Danny Onorato, Chris Mead, Stuart Sears, Mark MacDougall, Hank Asbill, and Bob Trout were all recognized in the field of white-collar criminal defense. Mr. Schertler, Mr. Mead, and Mr. Trout received additional recognition for “Bet-the-Company” litigation. Mr. Mead, Mr. Asbill, and Mr. Trout were recognized in the field of commercial litigation. Mr. Schertler and Mr. Trout were recognized in securities litigation. Completing the firm’s roster, Mr. Schertler, Mr. Onorato, Mr. Sears, and Mr. Asbill were recognized in the field of general practice criminal defense. The Best Lawyers lists are compiled annually based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation process. No fees are accepted for consideration or inclusion, maintaining the integrity and independence of all recognitions. The Best Lawyers in America 2027 listings are available here: https://www.bestlawyers.com/united-states.

Recent News
  • AUGUST 2026
  • Seven SOMSM Attorneys Are Recognized in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
  • JUNE 2026
  • David Schertler and Danny Onorato Named to 2026 Super Lawyers Top Lists for Washington, D.C.
  • 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

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