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Theodore M. Schaer Named 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants in Philadelphia

August 20, 2026

Theodore M. Schaer Named 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants in Philadelphia

Zarwin Baum is proud to announce that Theodore M. Schaer has been recognized as the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Philadelphia for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. This prestigious distinction is awarded to a single attorney in each practice area and geographic region, making it one of the highest honors bestowed by Best Lawyers®.

According to Best Lawyers®, Mr. Schaer was selected for this recognition based on exceptionally high peer feedback for his work in defending clients in personal injury litigation matters. In addition to receiving the “Lawyer of the Year” designation, he was also selected for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for both Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.

As a Director of the firm, Mr. Schaer has built a distinguished career representing insurers, businesses, employers, and professionals in complex civil litigation. His strategic approach, courtroom experience, and commitment to client service have earned him the respect of clients, colleagues, and opponents alike.

The “Lawyer of the Year” honor is particularly noteworthy because only one attorney in each practice area and metropolitan area receives the award. Best Lawyers® bases the recognition on peer-review feedback from legal professionals, making it a reflection of the esteem in which recipients are held by fellow practitioners.

Please join us in congratulating Ted on this outstanding achievement and recognition among the legal profession’s most respected attorneys.

About Best Lawyers®
For more than four decades, Best Lawyers® has recognized legal excellence through a comprehensive peer-review process. The organization’s annual rankings are regarded as one of the legal profession’s most respected honors, highlighting attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and earned the respect of their peers.

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