Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who impact the legal profession, courtroom experience, leadership, and prove commitment to their clients and communities. In addition to the Super Lawyers list, the Rising Stars list highlights attorneys early in their careers who are already making a notable mark in the field.
Which Koskoff Attorneys Received 2026 Super Lawyers Top List and Rising Stars Honors?
Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder is proud to announce that four of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2026 Connecticut Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists, reflecting their professional achievement within the legal community. Attorney Josh Koskoff received recognition on the Connecticut Top 10 list and the Connecticut Top 50 list, with the exclusive honor of being ranked #1 overall in Connecticut in the Super Lawyers selection process. Earning recognition on the Connecticut Top 25 Women list, we proudly recognize our attorney, Alinor Sterling. Attorneys Luke Reynolds and Matthew Blumenthal were recognized on the 2026 Connecticut Rising Stars list.
These honors recognize attorneys whose work continues to make an impact both inside and outside the courtroom.
What is Super Lawyers®?
Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys through a selection process involving peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations for more than 30 years. The organization highlights attorneys across more than 70 practice areas and firms of all sizes.
The mission of Super Lawyers is to provide visibility to attorneys who exhibit excellence in the practice of law.
What Do Super Lawyers® and Rising Star® Recognitions Represent?
Super Lawyers and Rising Stars distinctions highlight attorneys who have built strong reputations within the legal space through their work, leadership, and dedication to clients.
For clients, colleagues, and referral partners, these recognitions can serve as a reflection of an attorney’s experience, advocacy, and standing within the profession.
Attorney Josh Koskoff Ranked #1 Overall in Connecticut State
Attorney Josh Koskoff received multiple distinctions through the 2026 Connecticut Super Lawyers selection process, including recognition on the Connecticut Top 10 list and the Connecticut Top 50 list. With his excellence in advocacy, Attorney Koskoff ranked #1 overall in Connecticut. Josh Koskoff represents the third generation of Koskoffs leading the Connecticut firm Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder. He was recognized as an “Innovator” on TIME Magazine’s list of The 100 Most Influential People of 2025 for his impactful work in gun litigation. Koskoff obtained two historic victories on behalf of families of victims of the Sandy Hook School shooting and currently represents families of victims from the Highland Park and Uvalde mass shootings. He believes strongly in the role of the law as a means to improve his clients’ lives and as an agent for change, and he views the law as only working when it works for all people, not just those in positions of power.
Attorney Alinor Sterling Recognized on Connecticut Top 25 Women List
Attorney Alinor Sterling has been selected to the 2026 Connecticut Top 25 Women List. Female attorneys in this category have ranked top of the list in the Super Lawyers selection process.
Attorney Sterling has built her career using the law as a tool to confront justice. Her work spans representing families in high-profile litigation against Remington Arms and Alex Jones, along with appellate work that has helped shape significant outcomes in complex litigation. She previously served as President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and continues to hold leadership roles across several legal and advocacy organizations.
Attorneys Matthew Blumenthal and Luke Reynolds Selected to the Rising Stars® List
Attorneys Luke Reynolds and Matthew Blumenthal were selected to the 2026 Connecticut Rising Stars list. This marks Attorney Blumenthal’s fifth consecutive year being recognized since 2022 on the list, and Attorney Reynold’s first year receiving the honor.
Attorney Blumenthal is an experienced advocate focused on complex litigation and civil rights matters. His background at Yale Law School, his service in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and his experience as a federal appellate clerk have shaped his legal career alongside his service as a Connecticut State Representative.
Attorney Reynolds has spent much of his early career in the medical negligence space, along with civil rights matters. His work includes a successful challenge to wrongful denial of ballot access affirmed by the Connecticut Supreme Court. He previously clerked for the Connecticut Supreme Court and continues an active pro bono practice.
About Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder
Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder is a Connecticut law firm that has handled medical malpractice and other complicated cases for 90 years. The firm has also been nationally recognized for its landmark legal victories on behalf of victims of gun violence, civil rights violations, and governmental abuse. The firm is committed to holding powerful institutions accountable and securing justice for individuals and communities harmed by negligence and injustice.