BatesCarey is proud to announce that 17 firm attorneys were honored as 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, and that Adam H. Fleischer was recognized as a Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyer.

This recognition follows the firm’s recent national ranking in Best Lawyers® 2026 Best Law Firms® in Insurance Law, as well as 15 of the firm’s attorneys honored in the 2026 publication of Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch®.

Super Lawyers:

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

Rising Stars:

• Doris Cikopana
• Samuel J. Head
• Paige M. Houin
• Kristin M. Johnson Holevas
• Kathryn C. Kawauchi
• Zelpha M. McGoldrick
• Paul E. Sowa

Super Lawyers is an esteemed distinction awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in each state. Selection is based on extensive independent research, peer nominations and evaluations. The 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 Index. 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.