Fennemore attorneys across the firm have earned recognition on the 2026 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists, reflecting their individual leadership, professional achievement, and standing among peers.
As one of the fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms in the country, Fennemore builds momentum by investing in its people. The firm hires thoughtfully, supports professional growth, and fosters a collaborative environment where attorneys can lead and make an impact. That commitment is reflected in the work delivered to clients and in the respect earned from peers.
“Congratulations to our attorneys recognized as leaders in their field,” said CEO James Goodnow. “They lead by earning trust, embracing innovation, and collaborating across teams. It’s exciting to see their work recognized by peers who understand what this profession requires and the role these attorneys play in shaping the future of law.”
Super Lawyers®, a part of Thompson Reuters, recognizes the top attorneys nationwide, across a variety of practice areas, lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers® select attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research to select the top 5% of attorneys are selected to the Super Lawyers® list and 2.5% to Rising Stars® list on an annual basis. Candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. The indicators include,
Fennemore attorneys named to the 2026 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists include: verdicts/settlements, transactions, representative clients, experience, honors/awards, special licenses/certifications, position within law firm, bar and/or professional activity, pro bono and community services, scholarly lectures/writings, education/employment background, and other outstanding achievements.
Super Lawyers®
Boise, ID.
- Kathleen M. Carr - Natural Resources - Advanced Energy - Land Use - Mining Law - Water Law
- Rick Stacey - Construction Law - Real Estate - Business Litigation
- Arnold L. Wagner - Construction Law - Business Litigation - Labor & Employment
Denver, CO.
- January Allen - Business Litigation - Construction Law - Intellectual Property - Real Estate - Natural Resources
- Cody C. Bourke - Business Litigation - Natural Resources - Food & Beverage
- Andrew T. Flynn - Business Litigation
- Paul R. Franke, III - Business Litigation
- David A. Laird - Business Litigation - Eminent Domain
- Eric B. Liebman - Business Litigation - Cannabis Business
- Thomas M. List - Real Estate
- John M. McHugh - Business Litigation
- Merc Pittinos - Business Litigation - Agribusiness
- Daniel M. Reilly - Business Litigation
- M. Kate Strauss - Business Litigation - Construction Law
- Tanner J. Walls - Business Litigation - Labor & Employment
- Edward D. “Ted” White - Business & Finance - Advanced Energy - Family Office & Private Client Attorneys - General Counsel Services
Fresno, CA.
- Leigh W. Burnside - Trusts & Estates - Estate Planning - Estate Litigation
- Marcus N. DiBuduo - Intellectual Property - Business Litigation - Artificial Intelligence Counseling & Governance - Emerging Businesses & Technologies - Privacy & Data Security
- Rachelle Golden - Labor & Employment - Business Litigation - ADA and Accessibility
- Jared C. Marshall - Trusts & Estates - Estate Planning - Intellectual Property - Business Litigation - Estate Litigation
- Steven D. McGee - Business Litigation - Construction Law - Real Estate
- John J. McGregor - Tax Law - Business Litigation - Agribusiness
- David D. Schneider - Business Litigation - Apparel & Fashion
Las Vegas, NV.
- Michael E. Buckley - Real Estate - Eminent Domain
- Krisanne S. Cunningham - Business & Finance - Mergers & Acquisitions - Emerging Businesses & Technologies - General Counsel Services - Automotive Dealership
- Mark A. Hawkins - Real Estate - Business & Finance - Emerging Businesses & Technologies - Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights & Insolvency - Mergers & Acquisitions
Oakland, CA.
- Joshua Cohen - Business Litigation - Intellectual Property - Real Estate - Eminent Domain - Cannabis Business
- Monica Dell’Osso - Trusts & Estates - Estate Litigation - Family Office & Private Client Attorneys - Estate Planning
- Tracy Green - Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights & Insolvency - Business & Finance - Business Litigation - Real Estate
- Jeffery B. Levi - Trusts & Estates - Estate Planning
- Jeffrey S. Tachiki - Trusts & Estates - Tax Law - Family Office & Private Client Attorneys
- Judith Y. Tang - Trusts & Estates - Estate Planning - Tax Law
Phoenix, AZ.
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- Anthony W. Austin - Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights & Insolvency - Business Litigation
- David T. Barton - Labor & Employment - Business Litigation
- Timothy J. Berg - Business Litigation - Natural Resources - Government Relations & Regulatory
- Christine Burns - Labor & Employment - Business Litigation
- J. Christopher Gooch - Business Litigation - Health Care - Estate Planning - Real Estate - Estate Litigation - Construction Law - Trusts & Estates - Cannabis Business - Eminent Domain
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- Sean T. Hood - Water Law - Business Litigation - Natural Resources - Mining Law - Agribusiness
- Patrick Irvine - Business & Finance - Tax Law
- William G. Klain - Business Litigation
- T. James Lee - Trusts & Estates - Business & Finance - Tax Law - Estate Litigation - Family Office & Private Client Attorneys - Estate Planning - General Counsel Services
- Heather Macre - Business Litigation - Health Care - Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights & Insolvency - Cannabis Business - Privacy & Data Security
- Andrea L. Marconi - Business Litigation - Health Care - Real Estate - Intellectual Property - Automotive Dealership
- Douglas C. Northup - Business Litigation - Cannabis Business
- Cathy L. Reece - Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights & Insolvency - Business Litigation - Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
- Sarah A. Strunk - Business & Finance - Natural Resources - Mining Law - Gaming & Hospitality - Mergers & Acquisitions - General Counsel Services
- Emily A. Ward - Business Litigation
Reno, NV.
- Courtney Miller O’Mara - Business Litigation - Estate Litigation - Estate Planning - Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights & Insolvency - Trusts & Estates
- Dan R. Reaser - Business & Finance - Government Relations & Regulatory - Gaming & Hospitality - Natural Resources
Sacramento, CA.
- Diane G. Kindermann - Land Use - Natural Resources
- Robin L. Klomparens - Trusts & Estates - Business & Finance - Estate Litigation - Tax Law - Estate Planning - Cannabis Business
- Douglas L. Youmans - Business & Finance - Mergers & Acquisitions - Real Estate - Tax Law - Trusts & Estates - Estate Planning
San Antonio, TX.
- Christine Reinhard - Labor & Employment - Business Litigation
- Shannon B. Schmoyer - Labor & Employment - Business Litigation
San Diego, CA.
- Robert P. Allenby - Business Litigation - Construction Law - Real Estate - Insurance Coverage
- Christopher V. Hawkins - Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights & Insolvency - Business & Finance - Business Litigation - Emerging Businesses & Technologies - Real Estate - Mergers & Acquisitions - Cannabis Business
- James P. Hill - Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights & Insolvency - Agribusiness - Business Litigation - Business & Finance - Real Estate
- Donald G. Rez - Business Litigation - Professional Liability
- Sarah A. Strunk - Business & Finance - Natural Resources - Mining Law - Gaming & Hospitality - Mergers & Acquisitions - General Counsel Services
- Gary B. Rudolph - Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights & Insolvency - Business & Finance
Seattle, WA.
- Brandi Balanda - Business Litigation - Intellectual Property - Estate Litigation - Labor & Employment - Real Estate - Cannabis Business - Eminent Domain
- Sarah Gohmann Bigelow - Business Litigation - Labor & Employment - Intellectual Property
- Duncan E. Manville - Business Litigation - Labor & Employment - Cannabis Business - Eminent Domain
- Stephen C. Willey - Business Litigation - Estate Litigation - Intellectual Property - Labor & Employment - Privacy & Data Security - Professional Liability - Eminent Domain
Super Lawyers Rising Stars®
Boise, ID.
- Connor Edlund - Construction Law - Business Litigation
Denver, CO.
- Caleena S. Braig - Business Litigation - Labor & Employment
- Lexie Davis - Business Litigation - Health Care
- Allison M. Hester - Business Litigation - Intellectual Property - Apparel & Fashion
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Fresno, CA.
- Anton Bortolussi - Business & Finance - Estate Planning - Trusts & Estates - Tax Law - Agribusiness - Mergers & Acquisitions - Real Estate - Cannabis Business
- Brandin A. Inouye - Business & Finance - Intellectual Property - Apparel & Fashion - Mergers & Acquisitions
- Joseph H. Zimmerl - Business & Finance - Estate Planning - Trusts & Estates
Oakland, CA.
- David F. Monsour - Trusts & Estates - Estate Litigation
Orange County, CA.
- Katherine A. Bowles - Business Litigation - Health Care - ERISA - Privacy & Data Security
Phoenix, AZ.
- Taylor Burgoon - Business Litigation
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- Alexandra Miller - Labor & Employment - Business Litigation
- Nyla Hightower - Business Litigation - Water Law
- Stacy Porché - Business Litigation - Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights & Insolvency
- Justin A. Robles - Business Litigation - Construction Law
- Zachary Rosenberg - Business Litigation - Construction Law
- Spencer A. Shockness - Business Litigation - Automotive Dealership
- David Sieck - Labor & Employment - ERISA
- Mario C. Vasta - Business Litigation - Intellectual Property - Cannabis Business
Reno, NV.
- Kelci S. Binau - Gaming & Hospitality - Business & Finance
- Austin Slaughter - Business Litigation
- MaryJo E. Smart Pinocchio - Business Litigation - Intellectual Property - Apparel & Fashion - Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Sacramento, CA.
- Miranda Freeman - Business & Finance - Tax Law
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- Jessica Herrera - Business & Finance - Tax Law
- Travis Thompson - Tax Law - Artificial Intelligence Counseling & Governance - Automotive Dealership
Seattle, WA.
- Brian Nadler - Business Litigation - Construction Law - Labor & Employment