Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce that eighteen of our attorneys have been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists in 2026. This annual recognition highlights exceptional legal professionals across the state, underscoring their expertise and commitment to excellence.
This year, the following attorneys have been distinguished as Super Lawyers:
William R. Asp – Estate Planning & Probate
Karolina M. Brekken-Hoerl – Family Law
Amy S. Conners – Business Litigation
Cathy E. Gorlin – Family Law
Kyle R. Hardwick – Construction Litigation
Joshua C. Hillger – Estate Planning & Probate
David C. Joyslin – Estate Planning & Probate
Barbara M. Kristiansson – Estate Planning & Probate
Jennifer A. Lammers – Estate Planning & Probate
Joel P. Schroeder – Employment Litigation
Mary E. Shearen – Estate Planning & Probate
Justin P. Short – Construction Litigation
Timothy A. Sullivan – Construction Litigation
Jennifer Lammers has also received the honor of being named one of the Top 50 Women and Top 100 Lawyers in Minnesota.
Adding to the firm’s accolades, five attorneys have been selected as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. Rising Stars are considered outstanding emerging attorneys who are 40 years of age or younger, or who have been practicing law for 10 years or less.
This year’s Rising Stars include:
Elizabeth R. Cox – Construction Litigation
Megan J. Kunze – Employment & Labor
Brian J. Linnerooth – Business Litigation
Ryan P. Malone – Business Litigation
Savannah I.L. Welch – Family Law
Attorneys selected in the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists are evaluated by third party researchers across twelve categories of weighted criteria and reviewed by a “blue ribbon panel” of peers. No more than five percent of the state’s lawyers are selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers list, with fewer than 2.5 percent of Minnesota lawyers receiving the Rising Stars honor.
We are particularly pleased to see the continued acknowledgment of our team’s hard work and dedication. These achievements reflect the quality and professionalism that our clients have come to expect from Best & Flanagan.