Katz Friedman is pleased to announce that 3 lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

Katz Friedman would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2026 The Best Lawyers in America list:

Philip A. Bareck - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

Frank J. Bertuca - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

Richard K. Johnson - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

We are also pleased to announced that our firm has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. Ranked by Best Law Firms regionally in 3 practice areas, Katz Friedman has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade.



Achieving a ranking in Best Law Firms signifies high-quality legal practice and a depth of legal proficiency. Recognized firms are categorized into three tiers, and receive acclaim on both national and metropolitan levels, reflecting the extent of their practice and geographic reach. 



In the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, Katz Friedman received rankings of Regional Tier 1 Chicago Labor Law-Union, Regional Tier 1 Workers Compensation Law- Claimants and Regional Tier 3 Chicago Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs.