Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin Attorneys Recognized by Massachusetts Super Lawyers

SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin P.C. announced that six attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, including three attorneys recognized for reaching a 20-year Super Lawyers milestone.

Recognized as 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers are Michele Feinstein, Carol Cioe Klyman, Andrea O’Connor, and Steven Weiss. Recognized as 2026 Massachusetts Rising Stars are Stephen Sobey and Karolina Weagle.

Shareholder Feinstein was recognized in the field of estate and probate for the 20th time. Her practice includes estate planning and administration, elder law, special needs planning, and related litigation.

Carol Cioe Klyman, who is of counsel to the firm, was selected for the 20th time in the field of elder law. Her practice has focused on elder law, estate planning, special needs planning, estate administration, guardianships, trust and estate litigation, and MassHealth appeals.

Shareholder Weiss was recognized for the 20th time in the field of business bankruptcy law. He concentrates his practice in commercial and consumer bankruptcy, reorganization, and litigation; supervises the firm’s bankruptcy, reorganization, and workout practice; and serves as president of the National Assoc. of Bankruptcy Trustees.

The 20-year recognition highlights the attorneys’ longstanding professional achievement and continued peer recognition within the legal community.

Senior Counsel O’Connor was recognized in the field of bankruptcy. Her practice includes bankruptcy, reorganization, and workout matters.

To be eligible for the Rising Stars list, a candidate must be age 40 or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less. Only 2.5% of Massachusetts lawyers are selected each year.

Associate Sobey was named to the Rising Stars list in the field of estate planning and probate. He concentrates his practice on estate planning and administration, as well as elder law.

Associate Weagle was recognized in the field of estate planning and estate administration. Her practice focuses on estate planning, estate administration, and commercial real estate.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement through peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations.