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Super Lawyers recognizes the top 5% of attorneys on an annual basis, across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes, using a patented process of independent research and peer input. The lawyers selected include those with many years of experience, as well as the Rising Stars of the profession. Super Lawyers is a resource designed to aid those needing an attorney and has grown over three decades with an unparalleled reach in print magazines and online.

Is your rent allowed to increase THAT much? It depends on where you live. 🏠Rent control laws limit how much a landlord c...
10/13/2026

Is your rent allowed to increase THAT much? It depends on where you live. 🏠

Rent control laws limit how much a landlord can charge or raise rent. In the U.S., it’s up to states and cities, not the federal government.

Only two states, Oregon and California, cap rent increases statewide. Cities in New York, New Jersey, California, Maryland, Minnesota, and Maine have their own rules, as well as Washington, D.C.

New York City runs two separate systems, and which one applies often depends on when your building was built.

Swipe through for the basics and a list of questions to ask about your own rental. Then learn more at Super Lawyers:

https://www.superlawyers.com/resources/landlord-and-tenant/rent-control-laws-in-the-united-states/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_8vfkxd7hlq

Inspired by her little sister Hania, Royal Oak, Michigan, business law attorney Karolina Powalka always wanted to be a d...
10/09/2026

Inspired by her little sister Hania, Royal Oak, Michigan, business law attorney Karolina Powalka always wanted to be a disability rights advocate, but she got an early reality check.

"When I asked my civil procedure professor what it would take. She goes, ‘Unless you want to live in a box on the side of the road, you may want to reconsider,’" she says.

But local nonprofit FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation brought her back, and now Powalka can support her "superstar" sister and community.

"So, full circle, I found a way to be an advocate without having to live in a box on the side of the road.”

Read her story in our Michigan edition of Super Lawyers magazine.

https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/michigan/so-far-so-good/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_u6jaxq7usa

Celebrating Legal Excellence in Orange County!On September 17, Super Lawyers brought together legal leaders at the Paséa...
10/09/2026

Celebrating Legal Excellence in Orange County!

On September 17, Super Lawyers brought together legal leaders at the Paséa Hotel in Huntington Beach, California, for an evening of connection, celebration, and conversation about the future of digital authority.

Courtney Shepard of Burch Shepard Family Law Group and Travis Easton of Easton & Easton, LLP, shared insights on how AI is shaping online visibility, while guests enjoyed networking and a chance to win an official Super Lawyers Digital Badge.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a memorable evening celebrating Orange County’s legal community and the evolving digital landscape!

Take a look at the event highlights.

Can police stop you and pat you down? Yes, but only under certain conditions.Officers need “reasonable suspicion,” which...
10/09/2026

Can police stop you and pat you down? Yes, but only under certain conditions.

Officers need “reasonable suspicion,” which means specific facts that suggest you are armed. A hunch is not enough. They can pat down your outer clothing for weapons, but they can’t do a full search.

If a stop was unlawful, evidence from it may not be allowed in court. A criminal defense attorney can file a motion to suppress it.

Stopped by police and not sure if it was legal? Talk to a lawyer. Find a top criminal defense attorney near you through the link in our bio.

Aida Spahic was 8 when war broke out in her native Bosnia-Herzegovina.What she and her family endured while fighting to ...
10/07/2026

Aida Spahic was 8 when war broke out in her native Bosnia-Herzegovina.

What she and her family endured while fighting to survive and escaping to Michigan shaped her into the criminal defense advocate she is today.

“I experienced two different worlds: One was a war where there’s absolutely no system of justice, and then growing up in the Detroit area where the justice system is very real, but it’s not always fair, especially for certain communities,” she says.

“It gave me a deep respect for the law, but also I know that it doesn’t always work the way that it should.”

Read her story in the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers magazine:

https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/michigan/very-real-but-not-always-fair/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_frwd3cz2l1

Hiring a lawyer for your business? Don't just go with the first one you meet.We talked to three business attorneys -- al...
10/07/2026

Hiring a lawyer for your business? Don't just go with the first one you meet.

We talked to three business attorneys -- all elite Super Lawyers selectees -- about what actually matters when you're looking for legal help, from what to bring to your first meeting to how to talk about costs without the awkwardness.

Swipe through for their top 5 tips. Then read more at Super Lawyers:

https://www.superlawyers.com/resources/business-and-corporate/five-tips-for-hiring-the-right-attorney-for-your-business/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_firwr9ovjo

Lansing’s Liisa Speaker unflinchingly pursues appeals while fighting to hold family law and child welfare judges account...
10/05/2026

Lansing’s Liisa Speaker unflinchingly pursues appeals while fighting to hold family law and child welfare judges accountable — and even to overhaul the state’s family court system.

“Sometimes when people come to us, they’ve really been broken down. They didn’t have a good result in the trial court, and they are very despondent," she says. "We let them know we care, and we keep fighting for them. And that gives them hope."

You can read her story in the 2026 edition of Michigan Super Lawyers magazine:

https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/michigan/overdue-process/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_z9144e60l9

Midnight music. A dog that won't stop barking. A neighbor who just won't turn it down. Sound familiar? 🎶🙄We're busting a...
10/02/2026

Midnight music. A dog that won't stop barking. A neighbor who just won't turn it down. Sound familiar? 🎶🙄

We're busting a myth we hear all the time: that you just have to live with a noisy neighbor. You don't.

Swipe through to see what actually counts as excessive noise and the steps to take before you ever end up in court, then read more at Super Lawyers:

https://www.superlawyers.com/resources/real-estate/real-estate-disputes/can-i-sue-my-neighbor-for-excessive-noise/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_vgguza3xh0

Facing unprecedented challenges during a mass deportation campaign in Oregon, dedicated immigration and civil rights att...
10/01/2026

Facing unprecedented challenges during a mass deportation campaign in Oregon, dedicated immigration and civil rights attorneys have worked long hours to defend immigrants and stand up for the rule of law.

“This is why I went to law school, right?” says immigration attorney Stephen Manning. “If you're going to meet the moment — well, this is the moment.”

Read in the 2026 Oregon edition of Super Lawyers magazine how these attorneys are challenging warrantless arrests and fighting for constitutional rights:

https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/oregon/meeting-the-moment/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_lz2tw21amr

🔒 Does your employer know your fingerprint? Your face? Your voice?Biometric data, like fingerprints, retina scans, and f...
09/30/2026

🔒 Does your employer know your fingerprint? Your face? Your voice?

Biometric data, like fingerprints, retina scans, and facial recognition, is becoming a normal part of the workplace. Employers use it to unlock laptops, secure sensitive areas, and track time clocks.

And this is happening while most employees have few legal protections for how that data is collected, stored, or used.

Only a handful of states (like Illinois, Texas, and Washington) have laws requiring notice or consent. No federal law protects your biometric privacy at work.

Swipe through to learn what counts as biometric data, which states protect it, and what happens when companies get it wrong.

You can read more and hear from Super Lawyers selectee Stefan R. Dandelles at:

https://www.superlawyers.com/resources/employment-law-employee/how-can-my-biometric-data-be-used-in-the-workplace/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=june-avawards&utm_content=ap_ylgjb6yffz

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