BOSTON, MA, August 15, 2024 – Casner & Edwards announces that 34 of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 edition: 26 were named Best Lawyers and eight were Ones to Watch. Published by Woodward/White, Inc., Best Lawyers is considered by many as the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession.

This year, more than 61% of Casner & Edwards’ attorneys were included in The Best Lawyers in America. The following 26 Casner & Edwards attorneys were named to the Best Lawyers list: 

• Oliver F. Ames, Jr. (Nonprofit / Charities Law, Trusts and Estates)
• Peter A. Caro (Real Estate Law)
• Molly Wilson Chung (Family Law)
• Jennifer M. Clark (Family Law)
• Don J.J. Cordell (Trusts and Estates) 
• Peter I. Dunn (Mergers and Acquisitions Law) 
• Michael J. Fencer (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Construction Law)
• Marc E. Fitzgerald (Family Law)
• Michael J. Goldberg (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Real Estate Law)
• Scott Harshbarger (Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law)
• Renee Inomata (Employment Law - Management)
• Nicole M. Jorge (Family Law)
• Michael P. Judge (Family Law, Family Law Mediation)
• K. Adam Kunst (Family Law) 
• Anita S. Lichtblau (Nonprofit / Charities Law)
• Sharon C. Lincoln (Nonprofit / Charities Law)
• John T. Morrier (Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy)
• Stephen M. Perry (Family Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment)
• Gregory D. Peterson (Environmental Law, Real Estate Law)
• Lynne F. Riley (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy)
• Joanne E. Romanow (Family Law, Family Law Mediation)
• Scott S. Spearing (Insurance Law)
• Viktor A. Theiss (Family Law)
• Katie L. S. Von Kohorn (Tax Law, Trusts and Estates)
• A. Davis Whitesell (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy)
• Michael F. Zullas (Employment Law - Management)

In addition, eight Casner & Edwards attorneys were recognized in Best Lawyers’ “Ones to Watch” category. This designation recognizes lawyers who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence. Recipients typically have been in practice for five to nine years. 

• Steven M. Ayr (Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law)
• Jordan P. Bowne (Family Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Trusts and Estates) 
• Drew S. Douglas-Steele (Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law)
• David Koha (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy)
• Steven E. Maalouf (Family Law)
• Meghan E. McCullen (Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates)
• Caitlin A. Romasco (Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Real Estate)
• Lorraine P. Stark (Family Law)

Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America is based on an extensive peer-review process designed to capture the aggregate opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and legal practice area. Best Lawyers has been published since 1983 and highlights the top 5% of practicing attorneys in each practice area. Its 2025 selections will be featured in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America. 

About Casner & Edwards, LLP

Casner & Edwards, LLP represents businesses, individuals and institutions across New England and around the world, providing exceptional legal services with a personalized approach. With a rich history and a collaborative team of highly skilled attorneys, the firm has served clients with integrity and professionalism for 50 years. Casner & Edwards is committed to providing partner involvement on every matter and delivering effective solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.