Fifteen Attorneys Recognized by 2026 Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky is proud to announce that 11 attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and four attorneys have been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2026 editions. Being recognized by Best Lawyers is a testament to exceptional practice and the foundation for Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky’s reputation as one of the country’s most successful personal injury law firms.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

Congratulations to the following lawyers on this well-deserved recognition.

2026 Best Lawyers


Robert Mongeluzzi

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Larry Bendesky

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Andrew Duffy

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Lawrence Cohan

  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

David Kwass

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Steven Wigrizer

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

Adam Pantano

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

E. Douglas DiSandro

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Jason Weiss

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Joshua Cohan

  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Ryan Hurd

  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs

2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch


Samuel Dordick

  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Samuel Haaz

Michael Pileggi

  • Litigation – Construction
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Alison Russell

  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

About Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers awards are published in leading local, regional and national publications across the globe.

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