Overview
BFKN is proud to congratulate the 21 attorneys recognized in the Illinois Super Lawyers 2024 edition. Of these, 15 attorneys are on the “Super Lawyers” list, and the other 6 attorneys are on the “Rising Stars” list. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding attorneys who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement from firms of all sizes and over 70 practice areas throughout the U.S. The objective of Super Lawyers’ patented multiphase selection process is to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource when searching for legal counsel.
BFKN attorneys on the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list and their primary practice include:
- William J. Barrett – Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights
- Suzanne A. Bessette-Smith – Real Estate
- Matthew A. Bills – Litigation
- David H. Bluestone – Intellectual Property
- Louis S. Chronowski – Motor Vehicle
- John E. Freechack – Financial Institutions
- Howard J. Kirschbaum – Real Estate
- Joshua W. Mahoney – Litigation
- Donald L. Norman, Jr. – Compensation & Employment
- Nathan Q. Rugg – Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights
- Bryan J. Segal – Real Estate
- Robert E. Shapiro – Litigation
- Scott J. Slavick – Intellectual Property
- Wendi E. Sloane – Intellectual Property
- Thomas M. Williams – Intellectual Property
BFKN attorneys on the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list and their primary practice include:
- Josh Bashioum – Real Estate
- Alexander F. Berk – Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights
- Connor T. Gants – Litigation
- Kait E. Kelly – Corporate & Securities
- Nicholas W. Laird – Litigation
- David B. Lurie – Litigation
About Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding attorneys who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement from firms of all sizes and over 70 practice areas throughout the U.S. Their patented attorney selection process is peer influenced and research driven, selecting the top 5% of attorneys to the Super Lawyers list each year. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the “Rising Stars” list, candidates must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. While up to five percent of the lawyers in each state are named to the Super Lawyers list, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the “Rising Stars” list.
To learn more about Super Lawyers, visit: https://www.superlawyers.com/.
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- William J. Barrett
- Josh Bashioum
- Alexander F. Berk
- Suzanne Bessette-Smith
- Matthew A. Bills
- Louis S. Chronowski
- John E. Freechack
- Connor T. Gants
- Kait E. Kelly
- Howard J. Kirschbaum
- Nicholas W. Laird
- David B. Lurie
- Joshua W. Mahoney
- Donald L. Norman, Jr.
- Nathan Q. Rugg
- Bryan J. Segal
- Robert E. Shapiro
- Scott J. Slavick
- Wendi E. Sloane
- Thomas M. Williams