In addition to founder Tom Cartmell, several equity partners at Wagstaff & Cartmell have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide — further reinforcing the firm’s national reputation in complex plaintiff litigation.

The honored partners include:

• Marc Erickson

• Brandon Henry

• Jon Kieffer

• Tom Rottinghaus

• Sarah Ruane

National Recognition Across Practice Areas

The Lawdragon 500 honors attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and results in plaintiff consumer litigation. The recognition of multiple equity partners reflects the depth and strength of the firm’s litigation bench.

These attorneys collectively handle:

• National mass tort litigation

• Pharmaceutical and medical device cases

• Environmental and toxic exposure claims

• Consumer fraud and complex class actions

• Catastrophic injury litigation

A Deep Bench of Trial Talent

Recognition across multiple partners underscores the firm’s collaborative approach to high-stakes litigation. Complex cases require coordinated teams with courtroom experience, strategic insight, and national reach. This honor reflects the firm’s ability to deliver results across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions.