Twenty-seven Bowditch Attorneys Named to 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

August 17, 2026

Twenty-seven of Bowditch’s attorneys have been named to the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Additionally, Francine Gardikas and Robin Lynch Nardone were named to the Top 100: 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list and the Top 50: Women Massachusetts Super Lawyers list. Michael Sams was named to the Top 100: 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list.

The following attorneys have been named to the Super Lawyers list; a designation of top-rated practicing attorneys selected through extensive evaluation:

• Ronald Barriere
• Tracy Thomas Boland
• Christopher Condon
• Robert Cox
• Elizabeth Crowley
• Katie Dalton
• Francine Gardikas
• Christopher Kenney
• Robin Lynch Nardone
• Lynette Paczkowski
• Laura Raisty
• Raymond Ripple
• Christopher Rock
• Michael Sams
• John Shoro
• Emily Weber
• Matthew Welnicki

The following attorneys were named to the Rising Stars list, which is comprised of lawyers who are either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less:

• Ashley Barnes
• Patrick Capodilupo
• Michael Dickman
• Joseph Duquette
• Karli Grant
• Benjamin Hinks
• Charles Hunsinger
• Danielle Jurema Lederman
• Rohit Sinha
• Chelsie Vokes

To select attorneys, Super Lawyers uses a patented, multi-phase selection process, combining peer nominations and evaluations with independent research. Candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement, and selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.