April 28, 2026
Pierro, Connor & Strauss is proud to announce that five of its attorneys have been selected for Super Lawyers recognition in 2026 both for the Super Lawyers list and Rising Stars. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.
Only the top 5% of lawyers in New York are chosen for Super Lawyers honors. To be eligible for the Rising Stars category, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice 10 years or less. Rising Stars recognizes the top 2.5% of the lawyers in New York.
UPSTATE NEW YORK
Super Lawyers
Louis Pierro, Founding Partner: 20th year recognition
Aaron Connor, Managing Partner: 1st year recognition
Rising Stars
Frank Hemming III, Partner: 6th year recognition
Patricia Whelan, Associate Attorney: 1st year recognition
METRO NEW YORK
Super Lawyers
Louis Pierro, Founding Partner: 3rd year recognition
Rising Stars
Tommaso Marasco, Associate Attorney: 4th year recognition
“We’re honored to see our attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers, but this achievement reflects the strength of our entire team – our attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants -who work together every day to deliver exceptional service,” said Pierro. “It’s that collective commitment to our clients that truly drives the results we’re proud of.”
The Super Lawyers lists, a Thomson Reuters service, are published nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in their practice of law.
For more information about Super Lawyers, go to SuperLawyers.com
