22 Barack Ferrazzano Attorneys Recognized in Illinois Super Lawyers 2026 Edition

Barack Ferrazzano is proud to congratulate the 22 attorneys recognized in the Illinois Super Lawyers 2026 edition. Of these, 16 were named to the “Super Lawyers” list, and 6 were honored as “Rising Stars.” Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Group Chair Nathan Q. Rugg earned recognition on Super Lawyers list of Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers.

Super Lawyers is a national rating service that identifies outstanding attorneys based on peer recognition and professional achievement. Its rigorous, multiphase selection process highlights top attorneys across firms of all sizes and more than 70 practice areas, providing a trusted resource for individuals and businesses seeking legal counsel.

Barack Ferrazzano attorneys on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list and their primary practice include:

• William J. Barrett - Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights
• Suzanne Bessette-Smith - Real Estate
• Matthew A. Bills - Litigation
• Louis S. Chronowski - Motor Vehicle
• John E. Freechack - Financial Institutions
• Howard J. Kirschbaum - Real Estate
• Joshua W. Mahoney - Litigation
• Donald L. Norman, Jr. - Compensation & Benefits
• Charles E. Picton - Real Estate
• 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
• Owen H. Smith - Motor Vehicle
• Thomas M. Williams - Intellectual Property

Barack Ferrazzano attorneys on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list and their primary practice include:

• Alexander F. Berk - Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights
• Connor T. Gants - Litigation
• Kait E. Kelly - Corporate & Securities
• Nicholas W. Laird - Litigation
• David B. Lurie - Litigation
• Marlow Svatek - Litigation

About Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service that recognizes outstanding attorneys who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional accomplishment across firms of all sizes and more than 70 practice areas in the U.S. Their patented, multiphase selection process is peer-influenced and research-driven, identifying the top 5% of attorneys for the Super Lawyers list each year. To qualify for the Rising Stars list, candidates must be 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less; no more than 2.5% of attorneys in each state are selected as Rising Stars.

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