Bricker attorneys named 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers

Continuing the firm’s trend of excellence and distinction, 43 Bricker & Eckler attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers list. Notably, this year’s list includes four newly listed attorneys. Additionally, four attorneys were named to “Top Lists” in Ohio. 

Super Lawyers is an annual, state-by-state ranking of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys are selected using a rigorous, multiphase rating process that combines peer nominations and evaluations with independent research. Twelve indicators are used to highlight the elite performers in each practice area. The Super Lawyers designation was established to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys and is used as a resource for both attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.

Bricker's 2017 Super Lawyers honorees include:

Super Lawyers – Cincinnati
Mark A. Engel (Tax: Business; Nonprofit Organizations; Business/Corporate)
Jeffrey P. McSherry (Business Litigation; Transportation/Maritime; Construction Litigation: Business; Insurance Coverage)

Super Lawyers – Cleveland
Christopher M. Ernst (Business Litigation; Business/Corporate)
Glenn S. Krassen (Energy & Natural Resources; Utilities; Government Finance)

Super Lawyers – Columbus
Laura G. Anthony (Schools & Education)
Maria J. Armstrong (Government Relations; Lobbying; Energy & Natural Resources; Utilities)*
David G. Baker (Real Estate: Business; Land Use/Zoning)
Catherine M. Ballard (Health Care)
Drew H. Campbell (Business Litigation; Class Action/Mass Torts: Defense)
William T. Conard, II (Government Finance; Tax: Business; Securities & Corporate Finance; State, Local & Municipal)
David K. Conrad (Real Estate: Business; Banking; Business/Corporate)
James F. Flynn (Health Care)
John F. Furniss, III (Estate Planning & Probate; Tax: Business)
Natalie T. Furniss (Civil Litigation: Defense; Business Litigation; Securities Litigation)
Michael K. Gire (Health Care)
James J. Hughes, III (Health Care; Civil Litigation: Defense; Environmental Litigation)
Gordon W. Johnston (Banking; Bankruptcy: Business)
Marie-Joëlle C. Khouzam (Employment & Labor: Employer; State, Local & Municipal; Workers' Compensation: Employer/Insurance)
Gregory J. Krabacher (Intellectual Property)*
Quintin F. Lindsmith (Business Litigation)
Richard S. Lovering (Civil Litigation: Defense)
Charles H. McCreary, III (Real Estate: Business)
Karen M. Moore (Estate Planning & Probate; Estate & Trust Litigation)
Jack R. Rosati, Jr. (Construction Litigation: Business)
Anne Marie Sferra (Appellate; General Litigation; Insurance Coverage)
Sommer L. Sheely (Business Litigation; General Litigation)
Douglas L. Shevelow (Construction Litigation: Business; Environmental)*
Betsy A. Swift (Employment & Labor: Employer)**
Kurtis A. Tunnell (Government Relations; Energy & Natural Resources; Legislative & Governmental Affairs)
David M. Whittaker (Creditor Debtor Rights: Business)

Ohio Super Lawyer also recognizes Rising Stars, the state's top up-and-coming attorneys who are 40 years old or younger or have been practicing for 10 years or less. Bricker’s 2017 Rising Star honorees include:

Super Lawyers Rising Stars – Cincinnati
Pramila A. Kamath (Business Litigation)

Super Lawyers Rising Stars – Columbus
John Caleb Bell (Government Finance)
Dylan F. Borchers (Energy & Natural Resources)
Robert T. Castor (Banking; Real Estate: Business)
Daniel Gerken (Energy & Natural Resources; Business Litigation)
Daniel C. Gibson (Appellate; Civil Litigation: Defense; Class Action/Mass Torts: Defense)
Ali I. Haque (Business Litigation; Civil Litigation: Defense; Class Action/Mass Torts)
Justin W. Ristau (Bankruptcy: Business; Creditor Debtor Rights: Business)
Beatrice M. Nokuri (Health Care)*
Matthew W. Warnock (Energy & Natural Resources; Utilities)

The Ohio lawyers who receive the highest point totals during this selection process are further recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers Top Lists. The following Bricker & Eckler attorneys have been named to 2017 Top Lists in Ohio:

Top 25: Women Columbus Super Lawyers
Marie-Joelle C. Khouzam
Karen M. Moore
Anne Marie Sferra

Top 50: Columbus Super Lawyers
Marie-Joelle C. Khouzam
Anne Marie Sferra

Top 50: Women Ohio Super Lawyers
Marie-Joelle C. Khouzam
Anne Marie Sferra

Top 100: Ohio Super Lawyers
Anne Marie Sferra