Donohue Brown Smyth LLC is proud to announce that eleven of our attorneys have been named to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This prestigious recognition is awarded to no more than five percent of attorneys in the state underscoring their exceptional expertise and dedication to excellence.

Our 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers honorees include:

• Sherri M. Arrigo, Stetson F. Atwood, Mark M. Burden, Richard H. Donohue, and Justin T. Evans – Medical Malpractice Defense
• Michael J. Borree – Civil Litigation Defense
• Robert W. Smyth, Jr. – Professional Liability Defense
• Karen K. DeGrand – Appellate Law

We are equally pleased to acknowledge the attorneys selected for the Rising Stars list, which highlights outstanding emerging talent in the legal profession:

• Ashley E. Dus, Samantha M. Lowe, and Katie B. Trucco – Medical Malpractice Defense

Super Lawyers, a division of Thomson Reuters, evaluates attorneys through a rigorous, patented multiphase selection process, incorporating peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations to identify top legal talent across more than 70 practice areas.

We congratulate all of our honorees and thank them for their enduring commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Their achievements continue to elevate the standard of excellence at Donohue Brown Smyth LLC.