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David Schertler, Danny Onorato, Hank Asbill, Mark MacDougall, Robert Trout, and Amy Conway-Hatcher Receive 2025 Rankings From Chambers and Partners


JUNE 2025

In its newly released 2025 guide, Chambers USA ranked six Schertler Onorato Mead & Sears 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 very good at what he does, and he is an easy person to work with.” Danny Onorato received a Band 2 ranking with commentary that he “is an excellent client communicator and a great trial lawyer.” Hank Asbill likewise received a Band 2 ranking and was described as “an exceptional lawyer” and “a wonderful trial lawyer.” Mark MacDougall and Robert Trout received Band 3 rankings highlighting their exceptional trial skills. Amy Conway-Hatcher received a Band 4 ranking with commentary that she is “organized, smart and creative.” The District of Columbia 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 Band 2 Nationwide and Global rankings in the Litigation/Trial Lawyers category. The Chambers Nationwide and Global Guides note that Mr. Asbill “is highly regarded as one of the country’s foremost trial lawyers for white-collar criminal cases[.]” The Nationwide rankings are available here: Litigation: Trial Lawyers, USA – Nationwide, USA | Chambers Rankings. The Global rankings are available here: Litigation: Trial Lawyers, USA, Global | Chambers Rankings.

SOMS 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.

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  • David Schertler, Danny Onorato, Hank Asbill, Mark MacDougall, Robert Trout, and Amy Conway-Hatcher Receive 2025 Rankings From Chambers and Partners
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