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News Abstract
By: PointLine Media Research & Editorial Team
July 22, 2026
Hach & Rose, LLP has announced that five of its legal professionals were selected for the 2026 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These peer-reviewed honors recognize attorneys for their contributions to personal injury litigation and professional standing within the state.
The firm saw three partners named to the Super Lawyers list, including Mike Rose, George W. Ilchert, and Joseph Guardino. These selections are limited to five percent of the legal professionals practicing in New York.
Additionally, attorneys John A. Blyth and Evan Bane were designated as Rising Stars. This category highlights practitioners under the age of 40 or those with less than a decade of experience, with recipients representing no more than 2.5 percent of the local bar.
The legal sector increasingly utilizes peer-review rankings to establish credibility in highly competitive practice areas like personal injury. These lists serve as a barometer for law firms aiming to demonstrate trial readiness and successful case outcomes to prospective clients.
By highlighting individual accomplishments within a firm-wide collaborative model, organizations can better position themselves against insurance companies and corporate defendants. This trend reflects a broader emphasis on transparency and independent validation in the selection of legal counsel.