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7 WHP Attorneys Recognized on 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers List; 4 Recognized as Ohio Rising Stars



Wickens Herzer Panza Co. is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been recognized on the 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list and four have been named Ohio Rising Stars.

Super Lawyers is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in Ohio. Part of Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

To be named a Super Lawyer or Rising Star, peer nominations are submitted, reviewed and researched, resulting in a points-based rating system.

The following seven attorneys have been named a 2025 Ohio Super Lawyer: 

 

Malorie A. Alverson
Business Litigation

 

Jonathan T. Hyman
Employment & Labor

 

Richard A. Naegele
Employee Benefits

 

Matthew W. Nakon
Business Litigation

 

Richard D. Panza
Business Litigation

  Christopher W. Peer
Bankruptcy: Business
  Rachelle Kuznicki Zidar
Business Litigation

 

Additionally, four attorneys have been recognized on the 2025 Ohio Rising Stars List:

 


Matthew N. Danese
Employment & Labor

 


Brandon J. Leal
Business/Corporate

 


Michael R. Nakon
Business Litigation

 


Douglas J. Swearingen
Business/Corporate

 

We are so proud of this group and all of our attorneys for the work and dedication they commit to our clients.

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