The National Law Journal has named Pittsburgh partner David Fawcett as a 2018 "Litigation Trailblazer." David's famous work in the Massey Energy case, in which he spent more than 15 years litigating against Massey Energy and its CEO; and his pro bono victory on behalf of pregnant inmates in solitary confinement, are among his highlighted cases.

Each year, the National Law Journal profiles 50 of the top legal professionals in the United States who have changed the practice of litigation through the use of innovative legal strategies. Trailblazer honorees have promoted significant change in the way cases are litigated through the use of inventive defense techniques, and by bringing unique types of cases to court.

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