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Wiggin and Dana Celebrates Top Honors in Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 Rankings
Wiggin and Dana is proud to announce that Benchmark Litigation has once again recognized the firm’s excellence in litigation, naming 13 attorneys as “Litigation Stars” and three attorneys as “Future Stars” in its 2026 edition. The firm also earned Benchmark’s highest distinction, being ranked as a “Highly Recommended” firm.
Benchmark Litigation praised Wiggin and Dana as “arguably the strongest and deepest firm in Connecticut,” underscoring the firm’s reputation for exceptional advocacy and legal acumen.
Managing Partner Tim Diemand expressed his appreciation for the recognition, stating:
“It’s a privilege to work each day alongside such intelligent and dedicated colleagues who tirelessly advocate for our clients, deliver exceptional service, and uphold the integrity of our profession. We’re grateful to our clients, peers, and Benchmark for this honor.”
2026 Litigation Stars
- Erika Amarante
- Jeffrey Babbin
- Aaron Bayer
- Timothy Diemand
- Benjamin Diessel
- Tadhg Dooley
- John Doroghazi
- Jonathan Freiman
- James Glasser
- Robert Hoff
- Kim Rinehart
- David Ring
- Kevin Smith
2026 Future Stars
Labor & Employment Stars
Additionally, Wiggin and Dana is pleased to announce that Partners Mary Gambardella, Caroline Park, and Lawrence Peikes have been recognized as “Labor & Employment Stars” for their outstanding work in employment litigation and counseling.
Please click here to view Wiggin and Dana’s 2026 Benchmark Litigation rankings.
About Benchmark Litigation
Benchmark Litigation is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation in the U.S. The guide’s results are the culmination of a six-month research period in which the publication conducts extensive interviews with litigators and their clients, examines recent case work and asks sources to offer their professional opinions on litigators practicing within their state. “Highly recommended” firms received the most mentions, and were held as “dominant” in their particular jurisdiction, “litigation stars” were “recommended consistently as reputable and effective litigators by clients and peers,” and “future stars” were consistently referenced by peers and clients as likely to become local stars. To read more about the process, please visit www.benchmarklitigation.com.
