We are proud to congratulate the eleven Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger shareholders named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide. Now in its eighth edition, the guide recognizes lawyers who fight for clients in their toughest moments — securing medical care, insurance benefits, and other compensation after tragedy. Walkup’s shareholders and fellow honorees are an inspiration for standing up for justice and advocating for change when it matters most.

Michael A. Kelly, a Hall of Fame inductee and permanent member of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, has been recognized from 2019 to 2026 for his work in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Product Liability, and Wildfire cases.

Richard H. Schoenberger has been recognized on both the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers and the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America lists from 2019 to 2026, honoring his exceptional work in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, and Wrongful Death cases.

Matthew D. Davis, recognized on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list from 2022 to 2026, is known for his expertise in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, and Bicycling cases.

Douglas S. Saeltzer, named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list for six consecutive years (2020–2026) and recognized on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America list (2026), is known for his work in Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Elder Abuse.

Khaldoun A. Baghdadi, recognized on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list for seven consecutive years (2019–2026), is known for his work in Wrongful Death, Defective Products, Insurance Disputes, and Medical Negligence.

Doris Cheng has been honored on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list for seven straight years (2019–2026) and recognized on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America list (2019–2026) for her expertise in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Negligence, and Government Liability.

Spencer J. Pahlke, honored on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list from 2023 to 2026, is celebrated for his work in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Defective Products cases.

Sara M. Peters, recognized on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list from 2023 to 2026, is known for her dedicated advocacy in Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Sexual Assault cases.

Conor M. Kelly was named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list for the first time, recognized for his work in Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Medical Negligence.

Andrew P. McDevitt has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list for the first time, honoring his expertise in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases.

Valerie N. Rose is among the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers honorees for the first time, recognized for her work in Product Liability, Vehicular Negligence, and Medical Malpractice.