Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP (BSF&B) is proud to announce that four of its partners have once again been recognized among the top attorneys statewide with their inclusion in the prestigious 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list. Honored this year are Managing Partner Michael S. Blustein and partners Richard J. Shapiro, Gardiner “Tad” Barone, and William A. Frank.

This distinction reflects not only individual achievement but also the firm’s collective commitment to excellence. Each honoree celebrates a significant professional milestone in 2025:

• Michael S. Blustein earns his sixth consecutive Super Lawyers selection for his distinguished work in real estate law.
• Richard J. Shapiro, head of the firm’s Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law Department, marks his 12th straight recognition in elder law.
• Gardiner “Tad” Barone is honored for the 14th consecutive year for his accomplishments in business litigation.
• William A. Frank achieves his ninth consecutive recognition for his leadership in state, local, and municipal law.
  

“Each of these attorneys embodies the professionalism, expertise, and dedication that set the standard for legal practice in the Hudson Valley,” said Managing Partner Michael S. Blustein. “Their consistent recognition by Super Lawyers is a powerful testament to the level of excellence our clients can expect when working with BSF&B.”

The Super Lawyers list is among the most respected attorney rating services in the nation. Selection is made annually on a state-by-state basis through a patented, multiphase process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and evaluation across 12 indicators of professional achievement and peer recognition. Only 5% of attorneys in each state are chosen.

Richard J. Shapiro, who has also been named to the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys’ (NAELA) Council of Advanced Practitioners, reflected on the honor: “It is deeply rewarding to be recognized alongside my colleagues. These distinctions highlight not only our individual dedication but also the strength of BSF&B’s team approach, which allows us to provide clients with comprehensive, forward-thinking legal solutions.”

About BSF&B: Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP (BSF&B) is a full-service firm serving clients across the Hudson Valley and Catskills. The firm’s accomplished lawyers are known as trusted advocates offering diversified legal services with a strong focus on litigation, business law, municipal law, estate planning, wealth preservation, and commercial and residential real estate. With offices in Goshen and Monticello, BSF&B has built a long-standing reputation for delivering strategic legal guidance and securing favorable results for individual, business, institutional, and family clients. For more information, visit mid-hudsonlaw.com or call 845.291.0011.

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