Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain LLC is proud to announce that four of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This honor reflects the dedication, skill, and commitment our attorneys bring to serving clients every day.
Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain LLC would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2026 The Best Lawyers in America list:
- Brian D. Katz – (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012) Litigation – Construction and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Soren E. Gisleson – (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016) Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Joseph E. “Jed” Cain – (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020) Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Russ M. Herman – (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1983) Admiralty and Maritime Law, Appellate Practice, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
A Tradition of Excellence
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world, and each year, Best Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys across the nation through a rigorous peer-review process, making this acknowledgment especially meaningful.
Having multiple Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain attorneys included in this esteemed publication underscores our longstanding commitment to excellence, client advocacy, and leadership in the legal community.
We congratulate Brian, Soren, Jed, and Russ on this well-deserved recognition and thank our clients and colleagues for the trust that makes these achievements possible.
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