2026 Notable Litigation & Trial Attorneys

Whether working on multimillion-dollar disputes, major antitrust claims, complicated class actions, or other knotty legal matters, these 19 local litigation and trial attorneys have the depth of knowledge and judgment that are invaluable.

Methodology: The individuals featured did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list is not comprehensive; it includes only people who were nominated and accepted after editorial review. To qualify for this list, individuals must have at least five years of experience in their field and have shown the ability to effect change in their roles or areas of practice.

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2026 Notable Litigation & Trial Attorneys

Brandon Vaughn

Brandon Vaughn

Partner, Robins Kaplan
With nearly two decades of experience at Robins Kaplan, Brandon Vaughn has a track record of multimillion-dollar settlements and judgments for clients of the Minneapolis-based firm, demonstrating his dedication to