Illinois Super Lawyers Honors Nine FaegreBD Attorneys in 2015

Eight Faegre Baker Daniels partners have been selected for inclusion in the 2015 edition of Illinois Super Lawyers. Additionally one attorney was selected as a “Rising Star.”

Faegre Baker Daniels’ Illinois Super Lawyers are:

• David M. Allen in business litigation
• Edward C. Fitzpatrick in banking
• Diane E. Gianos in employment and labor
• Colby Anne Kingsbury in business litigation
• George R. Mesires in business bankruptcy
• Thomas J. Posey in employment and labor
• Terry J. Smith in employment and labor
• David L. Weinstein in employment and labor

E. Jason Burke was named a “Rising Star” in antitrust litigation. “Rising Stars" recognizes the top up-and-coming lawyers who are 40 years old or younger or who have been practicing law for 10 years or less.

The objective of Super Lawyers is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource to assist attorneys and consumers in the search for legal counsel. Super Lawyers magazine is published in all 50 states, reaching more than 13 million readers.

Only 5 percent of Illinois attorneys are chosen for the honor each year. Super Lawyers provides a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased, including independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

Super Lawyers can be found on the Web at www.superlawyers.com.