David M. Ring and Natalie Weatherford Chosen as 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America

Taylor & Ring is proud to congratulate David M. Ring and Natalie Weatherford for their recent selection to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America. Now in its 21st year, Lawdragon seeks to highlight lawyers “whose recent cases, deals and other contributions captured the most important legal matters of the prior year.” Selection typically requires candidates to have shown outstanding skills for at least 15 years in practice, typically as a partner. Leadership within their firm or bar organizations is also taken into account.

Congratulations to Dave and Natalie!

About David M. Ring

Dave Ring is a personal injury trial lawyer. For over 30 years, he’s represented victims of sexual abuse and assault in cases against schools, churches, youth organizations, and other institutions.

Recognized as one of the leading victim advocate lawyers in the country, Dave has achieved success in many high-profile matters, some of which include celebrity actors, athletes, and businessmen. His cases have been featured on national television programs, such as Dateline, 48 Hours, and 20/20. Dave also handles personal injury cases, including wrongful death, car and motorcycle accidents, product and premises liability matters, and civil rights violations.

Over the past three decades in law, Dave has been honored numerous times. Achievements include “Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year” by California Lawyer magazine, the Daily Journal’s “Top 30 Plaintiff Lawyers” and “Top 100 Lawyers in California,” and regular recognition on Lawdragon’s Top 500 Lawyers in the U.S. list. The Los Angeles Business Journal featured Dave in their “Leader of Influence: Litigators and Trial Attorneys.”

Dave is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), and the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). In 2016, Dave served as President of CAALA, one of the largest plaintiff-attorney associations in the country.

Natalie Weatherford

Natalie Weatherford is a senior partner and trial attorney at Taylor & Ring. She concentrates her practice on representing victims of sexual harassment, assault, abuse, and misconduct in civil lawsuits. Known as a trusted advocate for survivors, Natalie has secured significant verdicts and settlements in many high-profile cases.

Natalie’s further achievements include “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA). In 2025, Natalie also earned recognition on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers list, along with LABJ Women of Influence and the Daily Journal’s “California Lawyer of the Year” (CLAY Award). More accolades to add to her accomplishments include Daily Journal Top Plaintiff Lawyers in 2024, Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers in 2021, 2023, and 2024, and Southern California Super Lawyer in 2023 and 2024.

Natalie is a Board of Governors member for the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA). She’s also a member of the State Bar of California, the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), the American Association for Justice (AAJ), and the American Bar Association (ABA).

Please join Taylor & Ring in congratulating Dave and Natalie for this exciting honor! You can call our office or complete our online contact form to schedule a consultation with one of our lawyers.