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David Schertler and Danny Onorato Receive Prestigious Chambers USA Rankings


MAY 2016

Chambers USA 2016 includes Schertler & Onorato founding partners David Schertler and Danny Onorato in its prestigious list of ranked attorneys in Washington, D.C., in the area of Litigation: White Collar Crime and Government Investigations.  Mr. Schertler received the highest “Band 1” ranking and is described in Chambers commentary as a “[s]killed trial lawyer” who is “renowned for his courtroom advocacy” and his “calm and fearless” manner in adversarial proceedings.  Mr. Onorato is described as an “engaging” and “sharp” attorney noted for his trial experience, “broad practice,” and knowledge in the areas of bribery and gratuities laws, securities and money laundering.  Chambers USA attorney rankings are based on numerous factors, including legal knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness, and client service.

Recent News
  • JANUARY 2023
  • David Schertler, Danny Onorato, Lisa Schertler, and Tara Tighe Successfully Defend Retired Marine Corps General in Criminal FARA Investigation
  • DECEMBER 2022
  • Six SOM&S Attorneys Are Named to Washingtonian’s “Top Lawyers” List
  • NOVEMBER 2022
  • SOM&S Receives Tier Rankings in Five Practice Areas in the 2023 Edition of “Best Law Firms”
  • OCTOBER 2022
  • Stuart Sears and Danny Onorato Win Jury Acquittal in False Statements Prosecution Brought by Special Counsel John Durham in the Eastern District of Virginia
  • SEPTEMBER 2022
  • David Schertler, Danny Onorato, Chris Mead, and Robert Trout Receive Lawyer “Lifetime Achievement” Honor in Washingtonian Magazine
  • AUGUST 2022
  • Danny Onorato Is Named Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Criminal Defense in the Washington, D.C. Area

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