The recognition of five attorneys from Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, P.A. by Super Lawyers for 2026 underscores the firm's established reputation in North Carolina's legal landscape and provides a valuable benchmark for individuals and businesses seeking legal counsel. This matters because Super Lawyers uses a rigorous, peer-reviewed selection process, with only 5 percent of attorneys nationwide receiving Super Lawyers honors and just 2.5 percent named as Rising Stars, according to the organization's website. For potential clients, this external validation can simplify the complex process of finding qualified legal representation, particularly in high-stakes areas like injury and employment disputes.
Attorneys Michael A. Kornbluth, Kevin B. Ginsberg, and Jesse S. Shapiro were recognized as Super Lawyers. Kornbluth, who was also listed in the Top 100: North Carolina Super Lawyers and the Top 25: Raleigh Super Lawyers, received honors in Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: Employer, Civil Rights, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, and Workers' Compensation: Claimant. This marks his 13th year as a Super Lawyer. Ginsberg was recognized for the third consecutive year in Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff and Workers' Compensation: Claimant. Shapiro received his first Super Lawyers recognition in Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury, having previously been a Rising Star.
Attorneys Joseph Hjelt and Andrew W. Legg were named Rising Stars, which recognizes up-and-coming attorneys. Hjelt was honored in Employment & Labor, marking a recognition since 2021. Legg was recognized in Employment Litigation and Employment & Labor, a distinction he first received in 2024. The distinction between the awards is significant; Super Lawyers honors attorneys with years of experience, while Rising Stars recognizes newer professionals, offering a view of both current excellence and future legal talent.
The implications of this announcement are multifaceted. For the legal industry, it reinforces the credibility of the Super Lawyers selection process, which the organization states is a patented method created and led by legal professionals. Super Lawyers evaluates candidates on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement with the objective of creating a credible and comprehensive resource. For the public, especially in North Carolina, this news provides a data point for assessing legal expertise. The firm's focus areas—personal injury, employment law, and workers' compensation—directly impact individuals facing workplace injuries, discrimination, or wrongful termination, making the identification of highly-rated attorneys a critical resource.
The concentration of honors in specific practice areas signals deep specialization. With all recognized attorneys practicing in overlapping fields of injury and employment law, the firm demonstrates consolidated strength. This is important for clients with complex cases that may intersect multiple legal domains, such as a workplace injury that also involves employment rights issues. The recognition also has economic implications for the local legal market in the Triangle Area, potentially influencing where clients and referring attorneys direct business. Ultimately, this news serves as an external audit of legal proficiency, aiding in more informed decision-making for those in need of advocacy during challenging personal or professional circumstances.
