PITTSBURGH – Nine Reed Smith lawyers earned listings on the 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list, and 11 more were named to the Pennsylvania Rising Stars list, both published by Super Lawyers. The results reflect the firm’s strength in business litigation, with lawyers from the firm’s locations in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia being cited for their work. Highlighted attorneys practice in industries that include insurance, energy, health care and real estate.

Here is the full list of lawyers on the Super Lawyers list, with the Super Lawyers categories in which they were recognized:

  • Derek Baker, Philadelphia Bankruptcy: Business
  • David Cohen, Pittsburgh E-Discovery
  • John Ellison, Philadelphia Insurance Coverage
  • David McAllister, Pittsburgh Employment & Labor
  • Ryan Purpura, Pittsburgh Energy & Resources
  • Catherine (Casey) Ryan, Pittsburgh Employment & Labor
  • Paul Singer, Pittsburgh Bankruptcy: Business
  • Thomas Suddath, Philadelphia Criminal Defense: White Collar
  • Douglas Widin, Philadelphia Insurance Coverage

The Super Lawyers designation connotes that a lawyer is top rated as recognized by peers.

Eleven Reed Smith lawyers were included in the Super Lawyers Pennsylvania Rising Stars list for 2022.

  • Christopher Bouriat, Pittsburgh Employment & Labor
  • Christopher Brennan, Pittsburgh Antitrust Litigation
  • Brittney Cafero, Philadelphia Health Care
  • Lucas Liben, Pittsburgh Energy & Resources
  • Arielle Lusardi, Philadelphia Health Care
  • Joseph Mahady, Philadelphia Business Litigation
  • Joseph Motto, Pittsburgh Business/Corporate
  • Joshua Peles, Philadelphia Business Litigation
  • Timothy Relich, Pittsburgh General Litigation
  • Anne Rollins, Philadelphia Business Litigation
  • Alexandra Sheedy-Rodriguez, Philadelphia Real Estate

A Rising Stars assignment reflects peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors, Super Lawyers says on its website.

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