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Super Lawyers recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in the United States through a patented research-driven, peer-influenced process

Super Lawyers recognizes the top 5% of attorneys on an annual basis, across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes, using a patented process of independent research and peer input. The lawyers selected include those with many years of experience, as well as the Rising Stars of the profession. Super Lawyers is a resource designed to aid those needing an attorney and has grown over three decades with an unparalleled reach in print magazines and online.

10/30/2026

From his family's fruit farms in northern Washington to becoming the youngest-ever partner at Corr Cronin at age 32, Lucio Maldonado has earned a reputation as a versatile and relentless litigator.

Whether defending complex commercial cases or securing life-changing results in pro bono discrimination matters, he approaches every legal challenge with deep client empathy and a ready smile.

Read all about his legal path in the 2026 Washington edition of Super Lawyers magazine!

https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/washington/the-happy-warrior/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_uchqqq9ytt

10/29/2026

Needing a lawyer is stressful; finding one shouldn't be.

Super Lawyers has your back!

Lawyers earning the elite Super Lawyers selection represent the top 5% of lawyers in your state.

Head to Super Lawyers to find lawyers near you who can help!

10/28/2026

Appellate attorney Rory Cosgrove brings strategic focus and analytical rigor to high-stakes civil litigation and appellate advocacy.

When he isn't identifying critical legal issues for trial teams, he channels his energy into his longtime passion on the basketball court.

Read more from the Washington 2026 edition of Super Lawyers magazine!

https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/washington/hoopfest-dreams/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_leqchwidd1

10/27/2026

Will or living trust: which one do you actually need?

Both let you name who gets your property, and you can change either one while you’re alive. But they work differently.

A will goes through probate, a court process that’s public record. Anyone can look up your will and your assets. For bigger estates, probate can take months or even years and cost a lot.

A living trust is usually private. It takes more work to set up and costs more than a will, but it can help you skip probate. That can save money, especially if you own real estate in more than one state.

Estate planning laws vary by state, so the best fit depends on your situation. Swipe through for the key differences and questions to bring to a lawyer. Then read more at Super Lawyers:

https://www.superlawyers.com/resources/estate-planning-and-probate/is-it-better-to-have-a-will-or-a-living-trust/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_hlddj0bfw2

10/23/2026

The 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers edition has officially arrived! Alongside our lists of top-rated attorneys, this issue features insightful stories on:

*Former Super Lawyers cover attorneys reflecting on their careers and major milestones over the past two decades

*Jessica Hugabone Vinson's dedicated pro bono work assisting survivors of domestic violence

*John A. Cirando's 50-year appellate law career establishing major legal precedents

*Four Rising Stars sharing their perspectives on AI, mentorship, and the future of law

And much more! Dig in and read the latest issue in Super Lawyers mag today:

https://digital.superlawyers.com/v/Upstate-New-York-2026/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_xbxicccied

10/23/2026

The 2026 edition of the Texas Supplement Super Lawyers is live! Dive in for essential legal guides and online feature coverage on:

*Critical differences between hiring a tax attorney versus an accountant

*Key legal requirements for navigating gestational surrogacy agreements

*Essential safety and evidence-gathering steps after a bicycle accident

*Practical strategies to protect digital assets in estate planning

And much more! Check out the digital issue in Super Lawyers mag:

https://digital.superlawyers.com/v/Texas-2026-Supplement/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_x7nxxcclqo

10/22/2026

The 2026 edition of Texas Super Lawyers has arrived! In addition to the lists of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars selectees, we have featured stories on how:

*Sibling attorneys Macey Reasoner Stokes and Barrett Reasoner carry on their family legacy of giving back through pro bono work and community service

*Defense attorney Lance Kennedy leverages speed and AI technology to build a modern criminal defense practice

*Former NASA agent Joseph Gutheinz tracks down missing moon rocks across the globe

*Appellate pioneer Nina Cortell shaped landmark school funding litigation in Texas

And much more! Dig in and read more in Super Lawyers mag today! https://digital.superlawyers.com/v/Texas-2026/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_sdt47v5eko

10/21/2026

Used someone's photo and gave them credit, so you're in the clear? Not quite.

Myth: If you credit the creator, it's fair use.

Fact: Credit isn't part of the fair use test. Courts look at four factors instead:

* Why you used the work
* What kind of work it is
* How much you took
* Whether your use hurts the owner's sales

Swipe through for the full breakdown. Then read more on Super Lawyers:

https://www.superlawyers.com/resources/intellectual-property/the-four-factors-of-fair-use/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_gskjilpoxk

10/20/2026

In the 1970s, six female attorneys entered the legal profession, driven to champion social justice and break through systemic barriers.

Facing everything from a severe lack of facilities to being mistaken for clients, these trailblazers blazed a path forward for future generations while building distinguished legal careers.

“Everyone would address my male client, who was not a lawyer, as the attorney,” recalls estate planning and probate attorney Mary Anne Vance. “Then you'd have to say things like, 'No, I'm the attorney. No, I'm really the attorney.'”

Read more in the 2026 Washington edition of Super Lawyers:

https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/washington/no-im-really-the-attorney/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_f3flc3tll4

10/16/2026

Frustrated by traditional networking that felt transactional, personal injury attorney Janelle Carney Boston co-founded "Lady Boss" to build an authentic, supportive community for local professional women.

The group provides a welcoming environment where women across diverse industries can share personal challenges, celebrate successes, and uplift one another without membership fees or competition.

Learn more about her community efforts in the Washington edition of Super Lawyers magazine!

https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/washington/connecting-not-networking/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_x8ecvkn2fv

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