Rubin Rudman Partners Theodore Folkman, Michael Riseberg, and Kara Loridas Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America

BOSTON, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rubin Rudman is pleased to announce that the firm's Litigation practice co-chairs, Theodore Folkman and Michael Riseberg, along with partner Kara Loridas have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide. The guide recognizes the lawyers who "excel at the art of advocacy before juries, judges, and other decision makers on behalf of their clients." Lawdragon added "the U.S. trial bar is without peer throughout the world and these are its stars."

Theodore Folkman has over 25 years of experience in business litigation, cross-border disputes, and arbitration. His complex business and commercial litigation practice includes a special focus on cross-border issues, international judicial assistance, and private international law. In addition to arguing cases in state, federal and appellate courts around the country, he often assists foreign lawyers and their clients by obtaining evidence in the U.S. needed to win their cases abroad. He also helps U.S. lawyers obtain evidence abroad to help win their U.S. cases. He is an accomplished arbitrator and member of the American Arbitration Association's commercial and consumer panels.

Folkman founded the well-known blog, Letters Blogatory, which is believed to be the first blog specifically focused on international judicial assistance. He has been named a Top Commercial Litigation Lawyer by Boston Magazine (2023-2025) and a 2024 Go To Business Litigation Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Folkman is an elected member of the American Law Institute and a Leadership Board member of the American Jewish Committee of New England. He is active in the Boston Bar Association and is the past co-chair of the BBA's International Law Section. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School, his M.A. from Columbia University, and his A.B., magna cum laude, from Princeton University.

Michael Riseberg has more than 30 years of experience as a civil litigator and trial attorney. His practice encompasses high-profile litigation in state and federal courts, including matters before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, and the First Circuit. He focuses his practice on the defense of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, the defense of legal malpractice claims, and insurance coverage and extra-contractual insurance disputes. In 2025, Riseberg obtained a significant jury verdict in an extra-contractual insurance case that was recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as one of the year's largest verdicts. He has substantial experience resolving complex and high-profile civil litigation matters, including a number of cases involving eight-figure settlements. Much of this work has involved serious construction accident cases presenting complex liability, damages, and insurance issues.

Riseberg is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law (2014-2026), was named to Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers for Civil Law Litigation (2021-2025), and to Massachusetts Super Lawyers (2021-2025). He is a past President and Director of the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association. Riseberg received his J.D. from Boston College Law School and his B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Kara Loridas is a seasoned litigator who focuses her practice on insurance coverage, insurance law, bad faith litigation, complex commercial and tort litigation, and appellate advocacy. She represents insurers of all sizes – from global carriers to regional providers – as well as policyholders across a broad range of industries. Her work spans commercial and personal lines of insurance, including specialty products, and she has been lead counsel in many national, industry-defining matters.

In addition to her courtroom experience, Loridas is frequently called upon to assess potential exposures, evaluate emerging coverage trends, and help clients stay ahead of legal developments that may affect their risk portfolios. She has been named to Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers List for Insurance (2022-2025). She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School and her B.S., magna cum laude, from Tufts University.

About Rubin Rudman

Founded over a century ago, Rubin Rudman is a full-service law firm with over 100 lawyers in Boston, Massachusetts. With a diverse mix of practices, Rubin Rudman serves national and international companies, including large public companies and closely held businesses; real estate developers; biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device makers; hospitality companies; regulated industries, public entities and municipalities; insurance companies and their insureds; educational and other institutions; non-profit organizations; families and high net worth individuals. Web: www.rubinrudman.com.

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