Three Fishman Haygood Attorneys Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers

Fishman Haygood is pleased to announce that Jason Burge, Lance McCardle, and Jim Swanson have been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers guide, which honors leading attorneys representing investors, businesses, and consumers in complex financial disputes.

This marks the second consecutive year that Jason and Lance have been included, and the third year for Jim.

According to Lawdragon, those selected to the guide are “amazing advocates [who] find pathways to justice for investors who have been defrauded, companies who have been blocked from fair competition” and consumers affected by corporate wrongdoing. Honorees are chosen through a rigorous process combining submissions, independent research, and editorial vetting.

Jason Burge — Securities Litigation
Jason represents individual and institutional clients in securities fraud, lender liability, and complex financial disputes in courts and FINRA arbitrations nationwide. Known for making sophisticated financial issues accessible, he has played key roles in major class actions, including a nationwide settlement delivering substantial debt relief and compensation to borrowers.

Lance McCardle — Securities, Environmental Litigation
Lance focuses on securities arbitration and litigation, representing investors in claims against financial institutions, while also handling environmental and commercial disputes. He is recognized for his detail-oriented advocacy and strong client focus in high-stakes matters.

Jim Swanson — Securities, Environmental Litigation
Jim is a founding member of the firm and a veteran trial lawyer with a national reputation in securities and complex commercial litigation. He has secured significant recoveries for clients, including major settlements in high-profile financial fraud cases, and also handles environmental and international arbitration matters.

These recognitions underscore Fishman Haygood’s continued strength in plaintiff-side financial litigation and its commitment to achieving results in complex, high-impact cases.

Learn more about our Securities & Antitrust Practice here and our Environmental Practice here.