30 Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Thirty Dinsmore attorneys from the Firm's Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland offices have earned spots on the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys across 70+ practice areas who excel in peer recognition and professional achievement, selected through a rigorous evaluation process. The Rising Stars list celebrates emerging legal talent making waves in Ohio.

Cincinnati attorneys David Kamp and Lee Stautberg were recognized as top attorneys in litigation and estate & probate, respectively.

Dinsmore attorneys on the Super Lawyers list include:

Cincinnati

Alan H. Abes

Christopher A. Benintendi

April L. Besl

Eric K. Combs

Karen K. Gaunt

Gregory A. Harrison

David P. Kamp

Joshua A. Lorentz

Lee M. Stautberg

Timothy A. Tepe

Mark A. Vander Laan

Columbus

Jennie K. Ferguson

Jan E. Hensel

Karen S. Hockstad

Eric J. Plinke

Cleveland

James A. Dimitrijevs

Richik Sarkar

2026 Ohio Rising Stars:

Cincinnati

Chelsea Chalk

R. Elizabeth Emmert

Lauren Fletcher

Leon A. Hampton

Gregory Wuennenberg

Columbus

Kelli J. Amador

Jared Buker

Zachary Hoover

Cleveland

Jessica Goedel

Ryan C. Robinson

John P. Rogers

Jarman J. Smith

About Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The Rising Stars list recognizes attorneys who are 40 years old or younger or who have been practicing for fewer than 10 years and have gone through the Super Lawyers selection process.