Shepard O’Donnell, one of Massachusetts’ leading personal injury law firms representing survivors of sexual abuse and individuals harmed by asbestos exposure, announces that five of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers, with three included on the Super Lawyers list and two on the Rising Stars list.
Managing Partner Erika O’Donnell was recognized in the Personal Injury – Products: Plaintiff and Personal Injury – General, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff practice areas. O’Donnell was also included in the Top 50: Women Massachusetts Super Lawyers Top List and the Top 100: Massachusetts Super Lawyers Top List.
Founder and partner Michael Shepard was recognized in the Personal Injury – Products: Plaintiff and Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff practice areas and was included in the Top 100: Massachusetts Super Lawyers Top List. Partner Michael McCann was recognized in the Personal Injury – Products: Plaintiff and Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff practice areas.
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 40 years old or those in practice for less than 10 years.
Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service for lawyers with a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers’ mission is to bring visibility to attorneys who demonstrate 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.
