BatesCarey is proud to announce that 20 firm attorneys have been named to 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, with five attorneys being recognized for the first time.

This recognition comes after the firm was nationally ranked in Best Lawyers^® 2025 Best Law Firms in Litigation – Insurance, Privacy and Data Security Law and Appellate Practice, and 15 firm attorneys were recognized in the 2025 publication of Best Lawyers in America^® and Ones to Watch^®.

Super Lawyers:

• Robert J. Bates, Jr.
• Joshua A. Boggioni
• David F. Cutter
• Ommid C. Farashahi
• Adam H. Fleischer
• Matthew P. Fortin
• Nicholas R. Novak
• Mark G. Sheridan
• Jordon S. Steinway
• Kari A. Timm

Rising Stars:

• Allison Y. Cho
• Doris Cikopana – new addition to the list
• Samuel J. Head – new addition to the list
• Paige M. Houin – new addition to the list
• Kathryn C. Kawauchi – new addition to the list
• Jordan Lowe
• Justin K. Seigler
• Paul E. Sowa – new addition to the list
• Emily R. Tripicchio
• Jonathan R. Walton

Super Lawyers is an esteemed distinction given to the top five percent of attorneys in each state. Selection is based on extensive independent research, peer nominations and evaluations. Rising Stars designation is even more exclusive, recognizing only 2.5% of attorneys in each state. To qualify, Rising Stars must be 40 or younger or have been in practice 10 years or less.

For more details about the selection process, visit SuperLawyers.com.  

BatesCarey and its attorneys are consistently named as leaders by the industry’s most prestigious ranking entities. The firm is regularly recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, Leading Lawyers and Lexology. The firm has also earned the highest honor for insurance coverage in Illinois by Chambers USA for 20 consecutive years, one of the legal industry’s most respected resources.