One of the firm’s youngest attorneys, Alexandra Hogan, has been selected as a 2011 Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Star.

In 1998, Super Lawyers launched Rising Stars in Minnesota to recognize the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state — those who are 40 years old or younger, or who have been practicing for 10 years or fewer. Today, Rising Stars honors attorneys in more than thirty-five states.

Attorney Hogan, a resident of Chicopee, MA, focuses her practice on business litigation, bankruptcy, and creditor and debtor rights.

To be selected as a Rising Star, an attorney must be nominated by other lawyers who have personally observed them in action, either as opposing counsel or co-counsel, or through other firsthand courtroom observation. The nominated lawyers are ranked by points; those with the highest point totals are named to the Rising Stars list. To ensure a diverse and well-balanced list, the research staff considers factors such as firm size, practice area and geographic location. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state are named to the list.

“The entire firm is very proud of Alex and her dedication to her clients and practice,” said Gary S. Fentin, Partner. “She is an excellent example of the legacy of our firm and we congratulate her on this great honor.”