Best Lawyers® 2027 Recognizes Our Attorneys

August 20, 2026 — Spertus, Josephs & Minnick, LLP is proud to announce that several of our attorneys have been recognized in the prestigious 2027 Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® lists, which honor outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

Best Lawyers® recognizes the top 5% of practicing attorneys in the United States, based entirely on peer review. The following attorneys were honored:

James Spertus – Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense: General Practice; Criminal Defense: White Collar

Samuel A. Josephs – Criminal Defense: General Practice; Criminal Defense: White Collar

Hans Allhoff – Criminal Defense: White Collar

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® highlights attorneys earlier in their careers who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence. Honorees include:

Payton Lyon – Civil Rights Law; Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Lindsey M. Hay – Civil Rights Law; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Litigation – Securities

Maura Riley – Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Kirsi Luther – Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Litigation: Real Estate; Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Best Lawyers® recognition is determined through a rigorous peer-review process evaluating professional ability, integrity, and client results. We extend our sincere gratitude to our clients, colleagues, and peers for their trust and support.

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