Seven attorneys at Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis have earned 2026 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars recognition. Four appear on Super Lawyers lists, and three appear on Rising Stars lists across Ohio and Kentucky. It is an outstanding achievement for a team devoted to helping injured people and their families.
These honors celebrate individual accomplishments. Together, they also reflect the experience, determination, and care Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis brings to clients facing some of life’s hardest moments.
What Do Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognition Mean?
Super Lawyers is an annual rating that recognizes attorneys for peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers selects 5% of attorneys in each state for its main list.
Rising Stars uses the same selection process but has separate eligibility requirements. Attorneys must be 40 or younger or have practiced law for 10 years or less. The Rising Stars list includes 2.5% of attorneys in each state.
For clients, these selections offer one way to learn about an attorney’s professional background. They reflect a rigorous review process, though every client’s case calls for individual attention and judgment.
How Are Attorneys Selected?
Super Lawyers makes selections annually, state by state. The process has four stages:
- Candidate identification: Attorneys enter the candidate pool through peer nominations or identification by the Super Lawyers research team.
- Independent research: Researchers evaluate 12 indicators of professional achievement and peer recognition, including experience, results, and community service.
- Peer evaluation: Attorneys assess candidates within their practice areas.
- Final selection: Super Lawyers reviews candidates’ scores and selects attorneys for the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
That process makes seven selections in one year especially exciting. Each attorney earned an individual honor, and the recognition spans two states and different stages of legal practice.
Celebrating Our 2026 Super Lawyers Honorees
Jennifer L. Lawrence | Ohio Super Lawyers
Jennifer Lawrence has earned a place on the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list. An accomplished advocate for families affected by medical negligence and birth injuries, Jennifer has resolved hundreds of cases. She has also argued cases before appellate courts in Ohio and Kentucky. Her leadership in medical negligence advocacy makes this recognition especially fitting.
Patrick J. Beirne | Kentucky Super Lawyers
Patrick Beirne’s selection to the 2026 Kentucky Super Lawyers list adds another honor to his distinguished career. A respected trial attorney, PJ represents clients in medical malpractice and nursing negligence cases. His work includes major verdicts for families whose children sustained permanent brain injuries during birth.
Robert D. Lewis | Ohio Super Lawyers
Robert Lewis joins his colleagues on the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list. Robert focuses exclusively on medical malpractice, including birth injury cases involving cerebral palsy and brain injuries during childbirth. He also served in a leadership role with the American Association for Justice’s Birth Trauma Litigation Group. His recognition honors years of dedicated advocacy for families facing life-changing harm.
Anne L. Gilday | Ohio Super Lawyers
Anne Gilday has again earned Ohio Super Lawyers recognition. She represents people in personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability cases. Anne also serves on the Ohio Association for Justice board. Her professional leadership and commitment to injured clients make this 2026 honor a proud moment for the entire team.
Applauding Our 2026 Rising Stars
The celebration does not stop there. Kara Harp, Logan English, and Nathan Sparks have each earned Rising Stars recognition for 2026.
Kara M. Harp | Ohio Rising Stars
Kara Harp appears on the 2026 Ohio Rising Stars list. Kara represents clients affected by birth injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and other catastrophic harm. She also handles car, truck, and pedestrian accident claims. Her recognition celebrates a knowledgeable attorney who brings careful preparation and genuine commitment to every client.
Logan E. English | Kentucky Rising Stars
Logan English has earned a place on the 2026 Kentucky Rising Stars list. Logan began his career with Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis as a law clerk. Today, he represents clients in medical negligence, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death matters. His selection marks an exciting milestone in his growing practice.
Nathan T. Sparks | Kentucky Rising Stars
Nathan Sparks also joins the 2026 Kentucky Rising Stars list. Like Logan, Nathan first worked with the team as a law clerk. He now focuses on personal injury and medical malpractice cases. His selection gives Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis another reason to celebrate the attorneys shaping its future.
A Proud Moment Built on Years of Client Advocacy
Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis has served people across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for more than 50 years. The attorneys handle personal injury, medical malpractice, birth injury, and wrongful death cases. They also represent people hurt in motor vehicle and truck accidents.
Their work has produced significant results. A $30.95 million birth injury verdict helped a family whose child sustained permanent brain injuries after a delayed C-section. Another case resulted in a $13 million verdict for a family affected by an automobile collision. Behind each result is a client whose life changed, and a team committed to seeking accountability.
Client relationships tell another part of that story. Jesse and Kristi, whose son Kyle needed help, shared their gratitude that the attorneys “never gave up on our son.” Their words capture the dedication these seven honorees and their colleagues bring to families who need someone in their corner.
The team also supports the communities it serves. Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis has contributed time and resources to organizations including the Children’s Law Center and March of Dimes. Jennifer Lawrence serves on the Children’s Law Center board. That commitment to helping others reaches well beyond the courtroom.
Celebrating Our Honorees and the People They Serve
Congratulations to Jennifer, PJ, Rob, Anne, Kara, Logan, and Nathan. Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis is proud of your 2026 honors and even prouder of the work behind them.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury or loss, contact Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis or call 800-698-4054 for a free consultation.