Five Sommers Schwartz Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Civil Rights and Plaintiff Employment Lawyers for 2026
Sommers Schwartz is pleased to announce that Lawdragon selected five of our litigators – Lisa Esser-Weidenfeller, Tad Roumayah, Kevin Stoops, Matthew Turner, and Jesse Young – to this year’s guide of 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers.
Lawdragon evaluates candidates through nominations and independent journalistic research vetted by peers and adversaries. Describing the important representation our colleagues and the other lawyers on the 2026 list provide, Lawdragon said:
“This is our 9th edition of this guide to the courageous advocates who are there for victims of discrimination, sexual abuse, police misconduct, civil rights violations and other unconscionable behavior.”
Please join us in congratulating our colleagues on this prestigious recognition!
Lisa Esser-Weidenfeller represents injury victims in personal injury and medical malpractice claims. She also represents individuals in cases against those who have committed horrific acts of sexual assault.
Tad Roumayah takes on employers of all sizes in state and federal courts, representing employees who have faced discrimination and retaliation.
Kevin Stoops is nationally recognized as one of the preeminent plaintiff class action wage and hour attorneys. He has successfully obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.
Matt Turner is a senior shareholder with Sommers Schwartz and focuses his law practice on medical malpractice, legal malpractice, personal injury, and FLSA class action claims.
Jesse Young fights for the rights of clients involved in wage and overtime disputes and other workplace issues.
