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- • August 21, 2025
Twelve Bulkley Richardson Lawyers Recognized as “Best Lawyers”
Bulkley Richardson announced that 12 lawyers from the firm were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, the most recognized law firm in the greater Springfield area. These lawyers were recognized in 20 unique areas of practice.
- Peter H. Barry – Construction Law and Education Law
- Kathleen Bernardo – Real Estate Law
- Michael H. Burke – Medical Malpractice Law (Defendants) and Personal Injury Litigation (Defendants)
- Mark D. Cress – Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, and Corporate Law
- Francis D. Dibble, Jr. – Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment Litigation, Securities Litigation, and Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Daniel J. Finnegan – Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Scott W. Foster – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Mary Jo Kennedy – Employment Law (Individuals), Employment Law (Management), and Labor &Employment Litigation
- David A. Parke – Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- John P. Pucci – Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, and Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Jeffrey W. Roberts – Corporate Law and Trusts & Estates
- Michael D. Roundy – Commercial Litigation
Lawyers who are nominated for consideration are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers working in the same practice area and located in the same geographic region. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and recognition is based purely on the feedback received.
