PHILADELPHIA, February 4, 2026—Duane Morris is proud to announce that multiple attorneys have been recognized on the 2026 Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers list, an honor that reflects exceptional client service, legal acumen and leadership across practice areas and industries.
Thomson Reuters asked more than 2,000 senior legal buyers around the world to nominate up to three lawyers they have worked with within the last 12 months who have stood out to them.
The following Duane Morris attorneys were recognized for their ability to “improve client satisfaction, strengthen their brand, increase client advocacy, enhance people engagement, grow share of wallet, and increase profits per partner.”
- Kevin P. Allen
- John M. Benjamin
- Phil Cha
- Amauri G. Costa
- Michael H. Gibson
- Geoffrey M. Goodale
- Jeffrey L. Hamera
- Alex W. Karasik
- J. Colin Knisely
- Thomas J. Kowalski
- Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.
- Kyle T. Molidor
- Charles A. Ognibene
- James H. Steigerwald
- Alejandra Vargas
- Scott M. Vernick
- Ray L. Wong
About Duane Morris
Duane Morris LLP provides innovative solutions to today’s multifaceted legal and business challenges through the collegial and collaborative culture of its more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally. The firm represents a broad array of clients, spanning all major practices and industries. Duane Morris has been recognized by BTI Consulting as both a client service leader and a highly recommended law firm


