May 6, 2026

Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2026 Super Lawyers

Fifteen Preti Flaherty attorneys have been selected for recognition by Super Lawyers, including 8 Rising Stars.

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys across firms of all sizes and more than 70 practice areas nationwide. Selection is based on extensive research including peer nominations and independent evaluation, with only five percent of eligible attorneys earning the designation. The Rising Star distinction recognizes the top 2.5 percent of young attorneys nominated as Super Lawyers.

The Preti Flaherty attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers, with their primary locations and selected practice areas, include:

2026 New England Super Lawyers

Augusta

Tony Buxton – Energy & Resources

Portland

Timothy Bryant – Franchise/Dealership
Jeremy Fischer – Bankruptcy: Business
Gregory Hansel – PI General: Plaintiff
Sigmund Schutz – Environmental Litigation
David Van Slyke – Environmental

Boston

Kenneth Rubinstein – Construction Litigation

2026 New England Rising Stars

Michael Hanify – Antitrust Litigation
Alexandra Harriman – Environmental
Thomas LeBlonde – Business Litigation
Paola Maymi – Mergers & Acquisitions
Tiffany Ottenga – General Litigation
Kijana Plenderleith – Environmental
Elizabeth Quinby – Antitrust Litigation
Emily White – Tax

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