Reid & Riege Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Hartford, Conn. – August 23rd, 2025 – Reid & Riege, P.C. is proud to announce that several of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. In addition, one attorney from the firm has been honored with the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” recognition, awarded to only a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic region.

Widely regarded as the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, Best Lawyers recognition is a testament to the high caliber of Reid & Riege’s attorneys, reflecting both their professional excellence and the respect they have earned from colleagues across the legal industry.

This year’s honorees include:

• “Lawyer of the Year” Award Recipient:
  • Jon P. Newton - Litigation - Bankruptcy
• Best Lawyers in America Honorees: 
  • Louis J. Donofrio (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018) - Real Estate Law
  • John R. Ivimey (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018) - Trusts and Estates
  • Thomas R. Kasper (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023) - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Real Estate Law
  • Ingi-Mai Loorand (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023) - Trusts and Estates
  • Mary Mintel Miller (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024) - Commercial Litigation; Copyright Law
  • Jon P. Newton (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007) - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Cathryn A. Reynolds (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025) - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Mark X.Ryan (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023) - Corporate Law
  • Barbara A. Taylor (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018) - Trusts and Estates
• Ones to Watch Honorees: 
  • John Paul Callhan - John Paul Callahan (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2023) - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Nonprofit / Charities Law; Trusts and Estates

“For over 40 years, Best Lawyers has set the standard for excellence in the legal profession. We are honored to see our attorneys recognized among the nation’s top lawyers,” said Thomas Kasper, President & Stockholder at Reid & Riege. “These awards reflect our firm’s ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding legal services to our clients and to upholding the highest standards of the profession.”

Inclusion in Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch is based entirely on peer review. This year’s publication analyzed over 31 million evaluations, including a record-breaking 4.8 million new responses, underscoring the depth and credibility of the selection process.

The full list of award recipients is available at www.bestlawyers.com.

About Reid & Riege, P.C.
Reid & Riege, P.C., founded in 1950, is a full-service law firm with offices in Hartford and West Hartford, Connecticut. The firm provides legal counsel to businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals, with practice areas spanning corporate law, litigation, trusts & estates, employee benefits, and more. Reid & Riege is dedicated to providing clients with personalized service, thoughtful guidance, and effective solutions.