Nine Firm Members Recognized as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars

Ahlers & Cressman PLLC attorneys have again been recognized as “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” in Washington for 2015.

Six Ahlers & Cressman attorneys have been recognized as Super Lawyers: John P. Ahlers, Paul R. Cressman, Jr., Scott R. Sleight, Bruce A. Cohen, Lawrence S. Glosser, and Brett M. Hill.  Additionally, three of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized as Rising Stars:  Ryan W. Sternoff, Masaki J. Yamada, and Elizabeth “Ellie” Perka. In total, over two-thirds of the firm’s attorneys received distinction.

Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each attorney candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only five percent of the total lawyers in Washington State are selected for the honor of Super Lawyer and no more than 2.5 percent are selected for the honor of Rising Star.

The honor of receiving this distinction can be credited to all of the firm’s hardworking and talented professionals, including associates, administrative staff, paralegals, and clerks.  As always, we will continue to offer high-quality legal services to the construction industry.

John P. Ahlers was selected as a Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation.

Mr. Ahlers was again distinguished as a Super Lawyers in Construction Litigation. Mr. Ahlers is a founding member of Ahlers & Cressman PLLC, and has been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2003. His practice has focused on construction disputes since 1983. To read Mr. Ahlers’s full profile, click here.

Paul R. Cressman was selected as a Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation.

Mr. Cressman was, for the thirteenth year in a row, selected as a Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation. Mr. Cressman is a founding member of Ahlers & Cressman PLLC. To read Mr. Cressman’s full profile, click here.

Scott R. Sleight was selected as a Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation.

Mr. Sleight has been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2011 and was named as a Rising Star from 2004 to 2010.  Mr. Sleight is a founding member of Ahlers & Cressman PLLC.  To read Mr. Sleight’s full profile, click here.

Bruce A. Cohen was selected as a Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation for 2015.

Mr. Cohen has been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2012. Mr. Cohen is a partner at Ahlers & Cressman PLLC, and his practice has focused on construction litigation and disputes since 1991. To read Mr. Cohen’s full profile, click here.

Lawrence S. Glosser was selected as a Super Lawyer in Real Estate.

For a second consecutive year, Mr. Glossers has been selected as a Super Lawyer.  Mr. Glosser has been practicing law since 1995 and been involved in the real estate industry since 1978. To read Mr. Glosser’s full profile, click here.

Brett M. Hill was selected as a Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation.

This is Mr. Hill’s first time being selected as a Super Lawyer.  Mr. Hill was a Rising Star from 2010 to 2014. Mr. Hill is a partner at Ahlers & Cressman and focuses on construction disputes and litigation. To read Mr. Hill’s full profile, click here.

Ryan W. Sternoff was selected as a Rising Star in Construction Litigation.

Mr. Sternoff has been selected as a Rising Star since 2010. Mr. Sternoff is a partner as Ahlers & Cressman and concentrates his practice on representing clients in construction, real estate, and complex commercial disputes. To read Mr. Sternoff’s full profile, click here.

Masaki “Saki” J. Yamada was selected as a Rising Star in Construction Litigation.

Mr. Yamada has been selected as a Rising Star since 2013.  Mr. Yamada is an associate at Ahlers & Cressman and his practice focuses on dispute resolution for general contractors, subcontractors, developers, and design professionals.  To read Mr. Yamada’s full profile, click here.

Elizabeth “Ellie” Perka was selected as a Rising Star in Business Litigation.

For a second consecutive year, Ms. Perka has been selected as a Rising Star.  Ms. Perka is an associate at Ahlers & Cressman and focuses on contract disputes, construction litigation, DBE certification, and employment law.  To read Ms. Perka’s full profile, click here.

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