Congratulations go out to Marc A. Fishel and Douglas J. Schockman for being recognized by their peers as 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” award recipients. Marc was recognized in Government Relations Practice and Doug was recognized in Litigation – Insurance in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America!® As only a single lawyer in each practice area and community is honored with a “Lawyer of the Year” award, we are proud to congratulate Marc and Doug!!!
FDAR attorneys also received recognition as Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers One’s to Watch. Recognition by Best Lawyers® is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by their peers. We are proud to have these members of our team named in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America!® Congratulations to Benjamin Albrecht, Daniel Downey, Marc Fishel, David Riepenhoff, and Douglas Schockman for once again, being named as Best Lawyers in America®. “Only about 5% of practicing U.S. attorneys earn a Best Lawyer distinction, underscoring the award’s exclusivity. David C. Moser was named again as Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch in America! “Only about 2% of early-career attorneys in the United States receive this honor. Each honoree exemplifies strong discipline, reputation and professional respect, marking a key milestone early in their careers.”
The following FDAR attorneys and practice areas were recognized:
Benjamin S. Albrecht ~ Best Lawyers: Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment
Daniel T. Downey ~ Best Lawyers: Civil Rights Law, Employment Law – Management, Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, Litigation – Labor and Employment
Marc A. Fishel ~ Lawyer of the Year: Government Relations Practice. Best Lawyers: Employment Law – Management, Government Relations Practice, Insurance Law, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Insurance, Litigation – Labor and Employment
David A. Riepenhoff ~ Best Lawyers: Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment
Douglas J. Schockman ~ Lawyer of the Year: Litigation – Insurance. Best Lawyers: Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance
David C. Moser ~ Best Lawyers Ones to Watch: Government Relations Practice, Insurance Law, Labor and Employment Law – Management, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Labor and Employment
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