Lippes Mathias LLP today announced that six of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 editions of New York Metro Super Lawyers and Oklahoma Super Lawyers. 

In New York Metro Super Lawyers, five attorneys based in Lippes Mathias’ New York City office, all members of the firm’s intellectual property team, were recognized. Matthew D. Asbell was named a Super Lawyer in the intellectual property category, while Celeste Butera, Tod M. Melgar and Tony V. Pezzano were selected in intellectual property litigation. Anna Antonova, an associate in the New York City office, was named a Rising Star in the intellectual property category. 

In Oklahoma Super Lawyers, Klint A. Cowan, Oklahoma City-based partner and co-leader of the firm’s Indian law practice team, was recognized in Native American law. 

Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys across more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and evaluations. 

About Lippes Mathias LLP 

Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm ranked among the top 200 law firms in the U.S. by size, with nearly 230 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With offices in Buffalo, Clarence, Albany, Long Island, New York, Rochester, Syracuse, and Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Greater Toronto Area; Chicago, Ill.; Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, and West Palm Beach, Fla.; Cleveland, Ohio; San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma City, Okla. and Washington, D.C., the firm represents publicly and privately-owned companies, private equity and venture capital firms, independent sponsors, real estate developers, financial institutions, municipalities, governmental entities, and individuals.