September 14, 2026 - David M. Eskew

Lawdragon named two AEL partners, David M. Eskew and Jarrod L. Schaeffer, to their annual 500 Leading Litigators in America list. Lawdragon honored David and Jarrod for their expertise in White Collar Criminal Defense. David was also recognized for his work in the area of False Claims Act litigation and Jarrod for his work in Commercial Litigation. David’s Lawdragon profile can be viewed here and Jarrod’s profile can be viewed here.

According to Lawdragon, “[t]he U.S. trial bar is without peer throughout the world. And these are its stars.” This year, Lawdragon considered a record number of submissions.

[T]he lawyers honored here . . . have one thing in common: They excel at the art of advocacy before juries, judges and other decision makers on behalf of their clients. They represent securities litigators on both sides, mass tort defenders and plaintiffs, criminal defense lawyers and white-collar experts. There are appellate artists, class action stars, energy experts and IP and trade secret lawyers. Among many, many others.

This is the third time Jarrod has been recognized by Lawdragon, receiving “The Next Generation” honor in 2024 and 2025.