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Chartwell Law Announces 2026 Attorney Elevations

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February 13, 2026
February 13, 2026

(Philadelphia, PA) — Chartwell has announced its 2026 attorney elevations, recognizing attorneys across multiple offices and practice areas whose work exemplifies sustained excellence, client commitment, professional growth, and leadership within the firm.

“These elevations are an acknowledgment of the commitment shown by those elevated to our clients, our culture, and the firm as a whole,” said Managing Partner Chuck Barreras. “Each of these attorneys has shown a willingness to grow personally and professionally in ways that embody the collaboration, cooperation, ingenuity, and integrity that have defined Chartwell for the past 24 years.”

Elevated to Partner

  • Danielle M. Butler, Ft. Myers — First-Party Property, Insurance Coverage
  • Anelise R. Codrington, Atlanta — General Liability, Transportation, Professional Liability, Product Liability, Appellate Practice
  • Katherine M. Fernandez, Miami— General Liability
  • Danielle N. Glover, Atlanta — General Liability, Motor Vehicle Liability, Mediation
  • Douglas Gromack, Moorestown — Workers’ Compensation, Mediation
  • Sean A. Hastings, New York City — Workers’ Compensation
  • Matthew Luecke, Chicago — General Liability, Motor Vehicle Liability, Transportation
  • Laura M. Maletta, New York City — General Liability, Insurance Coverage
  • Ingrid J. Marmol, New York City — General Liability, Insurance Coverage
  • Irene Nikolados, New York City — Workers’ Compensation
  • Courtney Pidani, Boston — Workers’ Compensation
  • Rachel M. Smith, New York City — General Liability, Product Liability
  • J. Taylor Stewart, Moorestown — Workers’ Compensation
  • Alex Williamson, Portland — General Liability, Construction, Insurance Coverage, Motor Vehicle Liability, Personal Injury Defense

Elevated to Senior Associate

  • Abriana B. Horton, Atlanta — General Liability, Commercial Litigation, Retail Industry, Hotel Industry, Product Liability, Construction
  • Kevin Kelly, Charlotte — First-Party Property, Insurance Coverage
  • Matthew E. Kouri, St. Louis — General Liability, Transportation, Construction, Product Liability
  • Samuel Miano, Boston — General Liability, Insurance Coverage, Commercial Litigation, Workers’ Compensation
  • Amanda Nardi, Atlanta — General Liability, Product Liability, Transportation
  • Jeremy Nataf, Deerfield Beach — Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Defense, General Liability, Business Transactions, Transportation
  • Samantha N. Nugent, Miami — Insurance Coverage, Maritime, General Liability, First-Party Property
  • Matthew Schoen, White Plains — Workers’ Compensation
  • Dillon SantoPietro, New York City — Workers’ Compensation
  • Devin Taseff, Peoria — General Liability, Commercial Litigation, Transportation

“These attorneys have achieved this recognition as a result of their hard work, professionalism, willingness to develop into leaders, and the respect of their peers,” Barreras added. “Their success strengthens Chartwell as a firm and positions us for continued growth nationwide. All of us at Chartwell celebrate the success achieved by those who choose to seize the opportunities our firm affords everyone who works here.”

About Chartwell Law

Chartwell Law is a nationally ranked law firm with over 300 attorneys across nearly 40 offices throughout the country. Our attorneys advise and defend our clients in complex, multi-party cases involving insurance coverage, bad faith, and reinsurance; construction defect and site accidents; automobile and trucking accidents; trucking and transportation law; retail, entertainment, and hospitality matters; employment law; workers’ compensation; first-party property; creditors’ rights; and maritime law, among various other facets of general civil and commercial litigation. Fostering a collaborative approach to legal services, we maintain a national presence, while providing a boutique experience to our clients.

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