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Zelle LLP Ranked by The Legal 500 U.S. 2026
June 24, 2026The 2026 edition of The Legal 500 United States has ranked Zelle LLP's Antitrust and Insurance Practices.
Antitrust: Civil Litigation/Class Actions: Plaintiff - Tier 3
Oakland, CA partner Judith Zahid and Washington, DC partner James Robertson Martin, who co-chair the firm’s Antitrust group, were named among “Leading Partners”.
“Zelle LLP has a notable emphasis on antitrust and is known for its deep experience in competition litigation and strong institutional client relationships. With a focus on high-impact individual recovery actions for corporate plaintiffs and antitrust class actions for direct and indirect purchasers, the firm has secured significant recoveries for victims of antitrust violations. It continues to represent major institutions and private plaintiffs in multidistrict litigation across the country. Based in Oakland, Judith Zahid co-chairs the group and is experienced in representing plaintiffs in high-profile price-fixing and monopolization matters, with a particular focus on working with industry and economic experts. Washington DC’s co-chair, James Robertson Martin, is reputed for his work in representing corporations, financial institutions, and federal agencies in all aspects of antitrust and commercial litigation.”
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Insurance: Advice to Insurers - Tier 4
“The team at Zelle LLP has extensive experience in insurance law and insurance coverage litigation on behalf of insurers in state and federal courts across the US, including the Texas Supreme Court, with disputes ranging from wrongful death to natural disaster events. Elizabeth Kniffen acts as the firm’s managing partner and is based in Minneapolis, focusing her practice on complex insurance and liability coverage disputes. George Reede Jr, based in Washington, represents national and international insurers in fraud, COVID-19, and real estate damage issues. In New York, Matthew Gonzalez represents insurers in industrial disputes, including within the energy and machinery sectors.”
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
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