7 WHP Attorneys Recognized on 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers List; 5 Recognized as Ohio Rising Stars

Wickens Herzer Panza Co. is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been recognized on the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers® list and five 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 2026 Ohio Super Lawyer: 

Malorie A. Alverson
Business Litigation

Jonathan D. 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, five attorneys have been recognized on the 2026 Ohio Rising Stars List:

Matthew N. Danese
Employment & Labor

Brandon J. Leal
Business/Corporate

Michael R. Nakon
Business Litigation

Jakob A. Siegfried
Business/Corporate

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.