icon on Chicago, IL - August 13, 2026 - Howard & Howard is proud to announce that five of its attorneys have been recognized by Leading Lawyers among the Leading Chicago Area Personal Finance Lawyers, a distinction based on recommendations and nominations from legal peers.
The recognition highlights attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge, professional achievement, and dedication to serving clients in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and employee benefits.
The following Howard & Howard attorneys were named Leading Lawyers:
- Jennifer Paganessi Fisher - Trust, Wills, and Estates
- Gregory E. Norwell - Trust, Wills, and Estates
- Michael J. Powers - Employee Benefits
In addition, the following attorneys were recognized as Emerging Lawyers, an honor awarded to top up-and-coming attorneys who have distinguished themselves early in their legal careers:
- Leynee C. Flores - Elder Law; Trust, Wills, and Estates
- Ryan W. Gardner - Trust, Wills, and Estates
Howard & Howard's Trusts & Estates attorneys counsel individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on estate planning, wealth preservation, trust and estate administration, elder law matters, and succession planning. The firm's Employee Benefits attorneys advise clients on the design, administration, and compliance of qualified retirement plans, executive compensation arrangements, and employee benefit programs.
The Leading Lawyers distinction is awarded to attorneys who are recommended by their peers and evaluated based on professional experience, legal accomplishments, and ethical standards. The organization identifies lawyers who have earned the respect of fellow attorneys and are recognized as leaders in their respective practice areas.
Howard & Howard congratulates Jennifer, Gregory, Michael, Leynee, and Ryan on this well-deserved recognition and thanks them for their continued dedication to excellence in serving clients and communities throughout the Chicago area and beyond.
About Howard & Howard Attorneys, PLLC
With a history spanning over 150 years, Howard & Howard is a full-service law firm with a national and international practice, providing legal services to businesses and business owners. More than 140 attorneys practice out of offices in Las Vegas, Nevada; Detroit, Michigan; Chicago and Peoria, Illinois; and Los Angeles, California. For more information, please visit www.howardandhoward.com.
Amanda Ferrari
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