Shepard O’Donnell, one of the top asbestos personal injury law firms in Massachusetts, representing victims of asbestos exposure and sexual abuse, announces that five of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers, with three included on the Super Lawyers list and two on the Rising Stars list.
Founder Michael Shepard was recognized in the Personal Injury – Products: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, and Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff, and Transportation/Maritime practice areas, and included in the Top 100: Massachusetts Super Lawyers Top List.
Co-Managing Partner Erika O’Donnell and Partner Michael McCann were recognized in the Personal Injury – Products: Plaintiff practice area. O’Donnell was also included in the Top 50: Women Massachusetts Super Lawyers Top List.
Associate Giuliana D’Esopo was recognized as a Massachusetts Rising Star in the Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff practice area, and Associate Kelsey McCandless was recognized in the Personal Injury – Products: Plaintiff practice area. The Rising Star designation recognizes lawyers under the age of 40 years old or those in practice for less than ten years.
Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service for lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The mission of Super Lawyers is to bring visibility to attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice. The selection process, as detailed on the Super Lawyers website, is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and evaluations that identify a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
