Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is proud to announce that Shareholders Michael Kelly, Richard Schoenberger, Doug Saeltzer, and Doris Cheng have been named to the prestigious 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America. Michael Kelly is recognized not only for his recent accomplishments but also as a Hall of Fame inductee, making him a permanent member of the flagship Lawdragon 500.

Richard Schoenberger and Doris Cheng have both appeared on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America multiple times (2019–2026) as well as the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2019–2025). Doug Saeltzer joins the list for the first time in 2026, building on his prior recognition as a Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer (2020–2025).

Since its launch in 2005, the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America has highlighted the 500 lawyers whose cases, results, and contributions capture the most important legal matters of the prior year. From personal injury advocates to corporate law trailblazers, Lawdragon celebrates attorneys whose dedication to justice and professional excellence sets them apart.

Michael Kelly

Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2013-2026)

Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2019-2025)

Lawdragon Hall of Fame Induction (2021)

Richard Schoenberger

Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2019-2026)

Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2019-2025)

Matthew Davis

Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2022-2025)

Doug Saeltzer

Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2026)

Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2020-2025)

Khaldoun Baghdadi

Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2019-2025)

Doris Cheng

Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2019-2026)

Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2019-2025)

Spencer Pahlke

Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2023-2025)

Sara Peters

Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2023-2025)