Weber Gallagher Attorneys Recognized in Legal 500 US Elite City Focus – Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA — Feb. 25, 2026 — Weber Gallagher LLP is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys have been recognized in the Legal 500 US Elite City Focus – Philadelphia, an honor highlighting leading lawyers at regional firms handling work at the highest level of the legal market.

The following Weber Gallagher attorneys were recognized in their respective practice areas:

Banking & Finance

• Peter E. Meltzer
• Sarah A. Elia

Commercial Disputes

• Frederick W. Brown
• Katherine Tenzinger

The Legal 500 US Elite City Focus rankings spotlight individual lawyers at regional powerhouses who are advising clients on sophisticated, high‑value matters within their local markets. Unlike firm‑wide rankings, US Elite recognizes lawyers individually based on peer feedback, client input, and an independent research process conducted by The Legal 500 research team.

“Legal 500 recognition is particularly meaningful because it reflects the views of clients and peers,” said Andrew L. Indeck, Chairman. “We are proud of our attorneys for earning this acknowledgment through their consistent delivery of sophisticated counsel and strong client relationships.”

About the Recipients

Peter Meltzer, Creditors’ Rights and Commercial Litigation Managing Partner, represents national and local financial institutions, loan servicers, commercial landlords, title companies and equipment lessors throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He also represents clients in commercial litigation. Peter represents a significant number of national and local financial institutions on commercial and residential loans, as well as loan servicers, federal credit unions, automobile finance companies, debt purchasers, credit card companies, commercial landlords, title companies and equipment lessors. In connection with this representation, he handles commercial litigation, foreclosures, workouts, bankruptcies, debt collection, replevins, and any issues involving real estate, including title issues.

Sarah Elia is a Partner in the firm’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice, providing  astute representation to financial institutions, business creditors, and debtors in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters. Sarah assists local and national lenders, loan servicers, landlords, title companies, and equipment lessors with transactional and litigation matters.

Partner Rick Brown navigates and defends complex environmental litigation claims for his clients. He defends clients in general liability, construction accidents, mass tort, and toxic tort matters throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Rick has decades of experience litigating cases before local and federal courts. He offers clients a multifaceted approach to disputes, with experience in both arbitration and litigation forums. He is also a strategic negotiator, always seeking cost-effective solutions to a client’s dispute while simultaneously preparing a strong case for trial.

A Partner in the Commercial Transportation practice, Katherine Tenzinger handles pre-suit and litigated matters involving the full spectrum of liability claims affecting the transportation industry, including personal injury, fatality and catastrophic loss, property damage, cargo loss, and household goods liability claims. Katherine also handles transactional and contract matters including equipment leases, brokerage agreements, and defense and indemnity agreements.

About Weber Gallagher

At Weber Gallagher, lawyers work collaboratively with clients to understand their legal and business needs and develop impactful results for them. The firm encompasses more than 130 legal professionals working interactively in 13 offices across eight states in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South Florida. Weber Gallagher also serves clients through the WG virtual office, WG Anywhere, in an additional nine states. Weber Gallagher provides legal counseling and representation to local, national, and international businesses, financial institutions, and insurance companies. With a strong commitment to excellent service and innovative solutions, and a dominant reputation, the firm has an exceptional ability to efficiently address clients’ legal and business concerns, distinguishing Weber Gallagher from other law firms.