Five Schmidt Kramer attorneys named to Best Lawyers 2027 edition

Schmidt Kramer says five of its attorneys were selected for the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers, including four long-running honorees and one lawyer recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The peer-reviewed recognition highlights the firm’s personal injury, insurance, appellate and workers’ compensation practices.

Why it matters: - Best Lawyers recognition can influence how clients evaluate experience in high-stakes litigation areas. - The selections reinforce Schmidt Kramer’s profile in personal injury, insurance, appellate and workers’ compensation matters.

What happened: - Schmidt Kramer says five attorneys were selected for the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers®. - The honorees are Daryl E. Christopher, Scott B. Cooper, Michael E. Kosik, Dennis R. Kergick and Gerard C. Kramer. - The announcement was dated Aug. 25, 2026. - The firm is based in Harrisburg, Pa.

The details: - Gerard C. Kramer has been selected for Best Lawyers every year since 2011. - Gerard C. Kramer was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. - Daryl E. Christopher has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® every year since 2013. - Daryl E. Christopher was recognized in Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. - Scott B. Cooper has been recognized by Best Lawyers every year since 2013. - Scott B. Cooper was recognized in Appellate Practice, Litigation – Insurance, Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. - Michael E. Kosik has been included in Best Lawyers every year since 2011. - Michael E. Kosik was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. - Dennis R. Kergick has been selected for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® since 2021. - Dennis R. Kergick was selected in Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. - Best Lawyers uses a peer review process that includes nominations, evaluations by other attorneys and reviews of each nominee’s professional background and accomplishments. - The selection process is designed to reflect consensus views from leading attorneys in the relevant practice area and geography. - Schmidt Kramer describes itself as a central Pennsylvania law firm representing individuals and families injured due to negligence. - The firm says it handles a wide range of personal injury cases and helps clients navigate complex legal issues while pursuing compensation. - Schmidt Kramer says its attorneys have represented injured clients for more than 40 years. - Schmidt Kramer says the firm has recovered more than $100 million in compensation. - The firm’s office is at 209 State St., Harrisburg, PA 17101.

Between the lines: - Repeated annual selections suggest the firm has built durable peer recognition rather than a one-time award profile. - The mix of practice areas points to a litigation-heavy shop with overlapping strengths in injury and insurance disputes.

What's next: - Schmidt Kramer is likely to continue using the 2027 Best Lawyers selections in client marketing and professional positioning. - The annual recognition cycle sets up another chance for the firm’s attorneys to be reviewed again next year.

The bottom line: - Five honorees put Schmidt Kramer among the firms with sustained peer recognition across several litigation practices.