Twenty-one Mirick Attorneys Awarded Best Lawyers® Distinction for 2026

Mirick is proud to have 21 lawyers recognized in the 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Allen Falke, a partner at the firm, was named the Best Lawyers® 2026 Tax Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Worcester.

David Surprenant, Chairman of the firm, was recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2026 Banking/Finance Law and Corporate Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Worcester.

"Lawyer of the Year" accolades are reserved for one individual per practice area in each metropolitan region, based on the highest aggregate peer feedback. This designation represents a rare and distinguished honor.

In addition, the following 18 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America:

Joseph H. Baldiga - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation - Bankruptcy
Paul W. Carey - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Con Chapman - Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency & Reorganization Law
Kirsten M. Demoga - Family Law; Family Law Mediation
James C. Donnelly, Jr. - Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation; Corporate Law; Litigation - Intellectual Property
Allen J. Falke - Tax Law
Elizabeth L.B. Greene - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Joseph M. Hamilton - Litigation - Insurance
James P. Hoban - Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Labor and Employment
Robert L. Kilroy - Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor & Employment
John O. Mirick - Commercial Litigation
Janet W. Moore - Trusts and Estates
Andrew B. O'Donnell - Tax Law
Michael A. Refolo - Banking & Finance Law, Business Organizations, Corporate Law
Jonathan R. Sigel - Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment
David E. Surprenant - Banking and Finance Law; Business Organizations; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions
Richard C. Van Nostrand - Arbitration; Commercial Litigation; Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment
Joan O. Vorster - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

The following three Mirick attorneys were named to the 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America:
Erin Boucher - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Brian M. Casaceli - Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Labor and Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment
Spencer B. Holland - Environmental Law; Land Use and Zoning Law; Municipal Law; Real Estate Law

Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. For over four decades, our Purely Peer Review® methodology has upheld the principle that recognition should be earned through the opinions of fellow attorneys, not marketing influence or paid listings. For the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 26 million evaluations were analyzed. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions were determined based on more than 5.4 million evaluations.

No fees are accepted for consideration or inclusion, maintaining the integrity and independence of all recognitions.

About Mirick

Mirick is the largest full-service law firm in Central Massachusetts, with offices in Worcester, Westborough, and Boston. Founded in 1916, Mirick combines leadership, experience, and quality professional services. The firm’s principal service departments are Business; Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy and Reorganization; Family Law and Divorce; Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits; Litigation; Public and Municipal Law; Real Estate and Environmental Law; and Trusts and Estates.

For more information on the Firm, visit: www.miricklaw.com.