Podhurst Orseck has been named a finalist in the ‘Aviation’ category of the 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers Awards, presented by The National Law Journal. Organized by Law.com, the awards recognize U.S.-based law firms that have demonstrated exceptional advocacy, innovative legal strategy, and meaningful results on behalf of plaintiffs.
This national recognition honors firms and attorneys whose work has advanced justice through high-impact litigation and precedent-setting outcomes.
Founded in 1967, Podhurst Orseck has earned an international reputation as a litigation boutique that consistently prevails in complex, high-stakes matters against major corporate and institutional defendants across the United States and abroad.
The firm’s Aviation Practice is among the most accomplished in the world, having represented victims and families in nearly 200 aviation disasters, more than any plaintiffs’ firm in the Southeast. From the 1972 crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, which brought the firm to national prominence, to the Boeing 737 MAX litigation arising from the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedies, Podhurst Orseck has remained at the forefront of aviation litigation for nearly six decades.
Beyond securing results for clients, the firm’s work has helped shape aviation safety standards nationwide. Findings from Podhurst Orseck cases have contributed to FAA safety reforms, including requirements for redundant flight control systems following the SilkAir Flight 185 litigation, while also influencing how insurers evaluate aviation risk.
Through decades of advocacy, technical expertise, and commitment to accountability, Podhurst Orseck has helped shape the field of aviation litigation while advancing safety and justice worldwide.
Winners will be announced at the Elite Trial Lawyers Awards dinner in New York City on July 23. View the full list of finalists here: Announcing the Finalists for the 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers | Law.com
