The attorney ranking directory Super Lawyers has recognized 13 Anderson Kill attorneys as top practitioners.

In addition, 7 Anderson Kill attorneys have been recognized as “Rising Stars,” lawyers who are either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

Included for the first time are Super Lawyers Abbe I. Herbst and Daniel J. Healy and Rising Star John M. Leonard.

Super Lawyers relies on peer nominations, evaluations and third party research. Five percent of lawyers in the state are named in Super Lawyers, according to the company.

The attorneys recognized as Super Lawyers are:

• Dennis J. Artese (Insurance) – New York Metro
• David L. Elkind (Insurance) – Washington, D.C.
• Jerry S. Goldman (General Litigation) – New York Metro
• Robert Chesler (Insurance) – New Jersey
• Finley T. Harckham (Insurance) – New York Metro
• Daniel J. Healy (Insurance) – Washington, D.C.
• Abbe I. Herbst (Estate Planning & Probate) – New York Metro
• Robert M. Horkovich (Insurance) – New York Metro
• John M. O’Connor (Business Litigation) – New York Metro
• Rhonda D. Orin (Insurance) – Washington, D.C.
• William G. Passannante (Insurance) – New York Metro
• Edward J. Stein (Insurance) – New York Metro
• Allen R. Wolff (Insurance) – New York Metro

The attorneys recognized as Rising Stars are:

• Arthur R. Armstrong (Business Litigation) – Pennsylvania
• John M. Leonard (Insurance) – New York Metro
• Nicholas R. Maxwell (Insurance) – New York Metro
• Bruce Strong (Insurance) – New York Metro