Overview
BFKN is pleased to congratulate the 20 attorneys ranked by Super Lawyers® in 2021. Super Lawyers makes their determinations through a patented multi-phased selection process which includes peer nominations and evaluations combined with independent research to rate attorneys. Each candidate is evaluated on peer recognition and professional achievement from 70+ practice areas. The 13 attorneys selected as 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers are:
2021 Illinois Super Lawyers
- Peter J. Barack
- William J. Barrett
- Suzanne A. Bessette-Smith
- Matthew A. Bills
- Dennis A. Ferrazzano
- John E. Freechack
- Howard J. Kirschbaum
- Donald L. Norman
- Nathan Q. Rugg
- Robert E. Shapiro
- Scott J. Slavick
- Wendi E. Sloane
- Thomas M. Williams
In addition, Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list recognizes top lawyers who are 40 years old or younger, or who have been practicing law for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5% of lawyers in a state are recognized as Rising Stars. BFKN congratulates the 7 attorneys selected as 2021 Illinois Rising Stars. They are:
2021 Illinois Rising Stars
- Connor T. Gants
- Matthew A. Jackson
- K.C. Klagos
- Nicholas W. Laird
- Abdul R. Mitha
- Sindhoo Nackeeran
- Jack Snyder
To learn more about the methodology used by Super Lawyers, click here.
About Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, rates remarkable lawyers from more than 70 practice areas using a patented selection process. This multi-phased process includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. Selected lawyers are recognized in Super Lawyers magazines, online, and in leading city and regional magazines nationwide.
To learn more about Super Lawyers, visit: https://www.superlawyers.com
Related People
Professionals
- Peter J. Barack
- William J. Barrett
- Suzanne Bessette-Smith
- Matthew A. Bills
- Dennis A. Ferrazzano
- John E. Freechack
- Connor T. Gants
- Matthew A. Jackson
- Howard J. Kirschbaum
- Nicholas W. Laird
- Abdul R. Mitha
- Donald L. Norman, Jr.
- Nathan Q. Rugg
- Robert E. Shapiro
- Scott J. Slavick
- Wendi E. Sloane
- Jack Snyder
- Thomas M. Williams