Inclusion in the publication is a distinction reserved for attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in their practice areas and a commitment to achieving exceptional results for their clients.
This year's recognitions reflect the firm's dedication to representing individuals and families facing some of the most challenging circumstances of their lives.
**Michael Schafle** has been named a **2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for Class Action/Mass Torts Law**. Through years of successful representation in complex litigation, Mr. Schafle has consistently secured meaningful results for clients harmed by defective products, dangerous drugs, and large-scale wrongdoing. His leadership in mass tort and class action litigation continues to make a significant impact on behalf of injured individuals throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.
**Adam Green** has been recognized as a **2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for Personal Injury General: Plaintiff Law**. Mr. Green's relentless advocacy for victims of serious accidents and nursing home negligence has resulted in substantial recoveries for clients and their families. His ability to navigate complex cases while providing compassionate representation has earned him a reputation as a trusted advocate for those seeking justice after devastating injuries and losses.
**David Carney** has been recognized as a **2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for Products Liability** and has earned recognition for his outstanding work in Vaccine Act litigation, an area that often involves highly complex medical and scientific issues. Among his recent successes was [a landmark case involving a middle-aged train engineer who developed Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) following a seasonal influenza vaccination.](https://greenlegalteam.com/news/2026/04/17/flu-shot-caused-cidp-vaccine-court-grants-entitlement-in-landmark-case/) After extensive litigation and expert testimony, the Court determined that the flu vaccine caused the client's CIDP and awarded entitlement. The decision marked the **first successful influenza vaccine/CIDP entitlement ruling in the current Vaccine Court**, overcoming significant disputes among neurologists and immunologists regarding diagnosis and causation. The client now faces permanent neurological impairment, loss of employment, and lifelong medical care needs.
Mr. Carney also successfully represented a college student and competitive athlete who developed **brachial neuritis and neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome** after receiving an influenza vaccine. Following a multi-day entitlement hearing, the Court found that the vaccine caused the client's brachial neuritis and awarded entitlement. Through testimony from leading neurology and immunology experts, Mr. Carney established that the vaccine triggered an immune-mediated inflammatory injury to the brachial plexus. The client endured years of treatment, including hospitalizations, IVIG therapy, extensive physical therapy, ketamine infusions, and thoracic outlet decompression surgery.
We are also proud to celebrate **Stephen Specht**, who has been selected to the **2026 Rising Stars** list. This recognition highlights the next generation of legal talent and reflects the dedication, skill, and client-focused advocacy that define our firm's culture.
At Green & Schafle, LLC, these honors represent more than professional recognition—they reflect our attorneys' unwavering commitment to fighting for individuals and families when they need it most. We are grateful to our clients for the trust they place in us and proud of the work our team continues to do on their behalf.
**Congratulations to our 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars honorees on this well-deserved recognition.**
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