The Durham-based law firm Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, P.A. announced that five of its attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers for 2026. Super Lawyers is a respected attorney-ranking organization that identifies top lawyers across the country through a rigorous selection process. This recognition matters because it provides both legal professionals and consumers with a credible resource when searching for qualified legal counsel, with only 5 percent of attorneys nationwide receiving Super Lawyers honors and just 2.5 percent named as Rising Stars.
Attorneys Michael A. Kornbluth, Kevin B. Ginsberg, and Jesse S. Shapiro were recognized as Super Lawyers for 2026. Kornbluth received additional distinctions, being listed in both the Top 100: North Carolina Super Lawyers and the Top 25: Raleigh Super Lawyers. This year marks Kornbluth's 13th year as a Super Lawyer, following three years as a Rising Star. Ginsberg earned his third consecutive Super Lawyers recognition, while Shapiro received his first Super Lawyers honor after previously being listed as a Rising Star from 2011 to 2013.
Attorneys Joseph Hjelt and Andrew W. Legg received recognition as Rising Stars for 2026, which honors up-and-coming attorneys who are newer to the profession. Hjelt was first named to Rising Stars in 2021, while Legg received his first Rising Stars recognition in 2024. The distinction between Super Lawyers and Rising Stars is significant because Super Lawyers honors attorneys with years of experience, while Rising Stars recognizes promising attorneys earlier in their careers.
The attorneys were selected in specific practice areas that reflect the firm's focus. Kornbluth received honors in Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: Employer, Civil Rights, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, and Workers' Compensation: Claimant. Ginsberg was recognized in Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff and Workers' Compensation: Claimant. Shapiro earned honors in Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury. Hjelt received Rising Stars recognition in Employment & Labor, while Legg was honored in Employment Litigation and Employment & Labor.
The Super Lawyers selection process uses a patented methodology created and led by legal professionals. According to the organization's website, each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. The organization states that its objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys. This rigorous evaluation process adds credibility to the recognition and helps consumers make informed decisions when selecting legal representation.
The recognition of five attorneys from a single firm demonstrates the depth of legal talent at Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group and highlights the firm's expertise in key practice areas including personal injury, employment law, and workers' compensation. For clients facing legal challenges in these areas, such recognition provides assurance that they are working with attorneys who have been vetted through a comprehensive peer-review process. The implications extend beyond individual recognition, as it reinforces the firm's reputation within the North Carolina legal community and provides valuable guidance for those seeking qualified legal representation.
