Congratulations to the seven Botkin Chiarello Calaf attorneys who were recognized on the 2026 lists of outstanding attorneys published by The Best Lawyers in America and its companion list, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, which recognizes attorneys early in their legal careers.

The attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America and the practice areas for which they were recognized are:

• Ryan Botkin
  
  • Appellate Practice
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
• Leah B. Buratti
  
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Patent
• María Amelia Calaf
  
  • Commercial Litigation
• Katherine Chiarello
  
  • Appellate Practice
  • Commercial Litigation
• Jennifer Colimon
  
  • Employment Law – Management

The attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and the practice areas for which they were recognized are:

• Joshua Kelly
  
  • Commercial Litigation
• Travis Maples
  
  • Appellate Practice
  • Commercial Litigation

"While peer recognition for our partners in Best Lawyers in America is always welcomed news, we are especially thrilled by the 'Ones to Watch' honors for Josh and Travis," said Managing Partner Katherine Chiarello. "It validates our efforts to attract, develop, and retain outstanding legal talent."

Best Lawyers employs a four-step process to select its honorees, starting with nominations and voting, followed by an analysis of feedback and a final eligibility check before selections are announced.