Michael N. Ungar

UB Greensfelder LLP (UBG) is pleased to announce that the firm and 15 of its attorneys have received honors in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation’s annual guide to America's leading law firms and attorneys. UBG was again recognized for excellence in handling complex, high-stakes litigation.

UBG received the following top-tier regional rankings from Benchmark Litigation:

• Ohio – Highly Recommended
• Missouri – Recommended
• Illinois – Recommended

Benchmark Litigation honored the following UBG attorneys as Litigation Stars:

• Paul J. (PJ) Cosgrove (Ohio)
• Jeffrey S. Dunlap (Ohio)
• Thadford Felton (Illinois)
• Frances Floriano Goins (Ohio)
• Kevin F. Hormuth (Missouri)
• Jill K. Luft (Missouri)
• Jeffrey F. Peck (Ohio)
• Abby Risner (Missouri)
• Frederic X. (Fritz) Shadley (Ohio)
• Erwin Switzer (Missouri)
• Joseph P. Thomas (Ohio)
• Michael N. Ungar (Ohio)

Additionally, Benchmark Litigation honored the following UBG attorneys as Future Stars:

• Amy L. Blaisdell (Missouri)
• Beth Conran (Missouri)
• Daniel R. Garner (Missouri)

For the 12^th consecutive year, Michael N. Ungar, Chair of UBG’s Litigation Department, was named to Benchmark’s list of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, a list of the most elite trial strategists in their fields.

Partner Frances Floriano Goins was also named to the list of Benchmark’s Top 250 Women in Litigation, marking her 12^th year in row on this list of the top female litigators in the country.

These awards come on the heels of UBG’s ninth consecutive distinction as Benchmark’s “Ohio Firm of the Year” and first time as “Missouri Firm of the Year,” in recognition of its powerhouse litigation capabilities and best-in-class client service.

Following an extensive research process that includes peer and client interviews, analysis of recent casework, and evaluation of professional reputation, Benchmark Litigation identifies the nation’s leading litigators and firms. Now in its 19th year of publication, Benchmark Litigation has garnered industry-wide accolades as the definitive hub for in-depth analysis of the players shaping the dynamic practice of litigation. Visit www.benchmarklitigation.com for more information.

About UB Greensfelder
UB Greensfelder LLP (UBG) is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm’s attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named “2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation and consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visit www.ubglaw.com. Our Business Begins With You^®.