Gary Fox, David Bianchi, and Stephen Cain have each been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers—a distinction that reflects not just individual accomplishment, but the kind of sustained, high-stakes advocacy this firm has built its reputation on.
The Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide recognizes attorneys who stand up for people when the odds—and the opposition—are stacked against them. Lawdragon’s selection process is grounded in independent research and editorial rigor, drawing on peer vetting, nominations, and a close examination of each lawyer’s recent cases and contributions to the profession. Earning a place on the list typically requires at least 15 years of demonstrated excellence, and selection reflects impact, not just years in practice.
For Gary, David, and Stephen, the recognition is well-earned. Together, they bring decades of trial experience to cases that demand it—catastrophic personal injury cases involving medical malpractice, birth injury, auto defects, construction accidents, trucking negligence, and hazing. These are not easy cases. They require the preparation, resources, and willingness to go the distance against defendants who can afford to fight. That’s exactly the kind of work that STFBC has made its focus.
Lawdragon describes honorees on this list as lawyers who “will fight for you when life delivers its harshest blows”—attorneys who can win meaningful results for people suffering through the worst events of their lives. For this firm, that description captures something real. The cases STFBC takes on tend to have broader implications beyond the individuals involved: they expose systemic safety failures, push corporations and institutions to change how they operate, and advance the development of civil trial law in ways intended to make life safer for everyone.
That all three partners appear on the same list, in the same year, speaks to a firm culture that devotes its resources entirely to resolving difficult cases.
Congratulations to Gary, David, and Stephen on this well-deserved honor.