Walsworth Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers List

Walsworth is pleased to announce that partners Chuck Sheldon and Jonathan Blute have been named to the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers List.

Chuck Sheldon concentrates his practice on matters involving toxic tort and asbestos defense, as well as product liability. He has served as the lead partner for regional counsel teams defending California and Western United States product liability cases for four Fortune 500 companies for nearly 30 years. An active trial lawyer, Chuck has spent over 250 trial days in state and federal courts across California, litigating scores of product liability and toxic tort cases. Chuck is Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated and has been a California Super Lawyer since 2009.

Jonathan Blute is head of the firm’s General Claims Department focusing his practice on professional and general liability matters, Jonathan brings more than two decades of experience guiding clients through complex disputes. He handles matters involving legal malpractice, employment, commercial litigation, ethics, and real estate, and advises clients on contracts, risk management, and corporate governance.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made through a rigorous process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations by fellow attorneys. Only the top 5% of lawyers in Northern California are selected to the Super Lawyers list each year.