Six Taylor & Ring Attorneys Named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Guide
Taylor & Ring is excited to announce that six of our attorneys have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide! Congratulations are in order to these dedicated attorneys in Manhattan Beach, California, who tirelessly advocate for their clients.
About the Lawdragon 500
Each year, Lawdragon recognizes attorneys who dedicate their careers to fighting for their clients in the moments that matter most. These lawyers stand up for others in cases involving civil rights violations, sexual abuse, personal injuries, product liability, wrongful death claims, and more.
According to Lawdragon, the selection process for inclusion includes extensive research regarding “which lawyers and law practices have had a significant impact, including an emphasis on recent matters handled.” Now in its 8th edition, the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide spotlights nominated attorneys who pursue accountability and compensation when tragedy strikes. These lawyers consistently take on complex cases to pursue justice for those who have been harmed.
At Taylor & Ring, our California attorneys are dedicated to our clients. We work hard to hold wrongdoers accountable and to pursue meaningful compensation in civil litigation matters. We’re proud of our results and of advocating for victims and their families during some of the most difficult chapters of their lives.
Taylor & Ring is honored to be included in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide.
Taylor & Ring’s 2026 Lawdragon honorees
Neil Gehlawat is honored for his work in bullying, sexual abuse, and civil rights.
Brendan P. Gilbert is honored for his work in sexual abuse, sexual assault, product liability, and personal injury.
Sonya Ostovar is honored for her work in sexual abuse, sexual assault, and misconduct.
David M. Ring is honored for his work in sexual abuse, sexual assault, personal injury, and wrongful death.
John C. Taylor is honored for his work in police shootings, civil rights, sexual abuse, and personal injury.
Natalie Weatherford is honored for her work in sexual assault, abuse, harassment, and civil rights.
From all of us at Taylor & Ring, we are proud of our honored attorneys. Please join us in congratulating them on their well-deserved accomplishment.

David Ring is a nationally renowned plaintiff’s personal injury trial attorney and has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of seriously-injured individuals or families who have lost a loved one in a tragic accident. For more than 20 years, he has represented victims of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, assault, molestation and sexual misconduct in cases against a variety of employers and entities, including schools, churches and youth organizations.
He prides himself on providing aggressive, yet compassionate representation for children who have been sexually abused and women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted. Read more about David M. Ring.