Principal Shareholder Kurt Hilbert selected to Super Lawyers, with Juan Patino, Christian Zimm, and Tim Bennett named Rising Stars in a peer-driven selection process

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Peer-driven selection to the 2027 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists has recognized four attorneys at Kaufman & Hilbert, P.C., validating the Alpharetta, Georgia firm’s commitment to a senior-led representation model. The annual rankings utilize a patented research process and peer evaluations to identify high-performing counsel across Georgia, limiting selection to a small percentage of attorneys in the state. Review the full list of the firm’s services at https://kaufmanhilbert.com/practice-areas/.

“When stakes are high, the experience of the attorney doing the work matters,” says Kurt Hilbert, Partner. “We are deliberately structured to remain nimble, collaborative, and senior-led, ensuring that matters are handled by experienced attorneys, not passed down a chain of associates.”

Kaufman & Hilbert Recognized Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

This recognition by Super Lawyers across multiple generations of counsel underscores a deliberate structural choice by the firm. Unlike traditional large-firm models that often delegate high-stakes matters to junior associates, Kaufman & Hilbert maintains a standard where experienced attorneys directly manage client files. This peer-validated expertise signals to clients facing complex, high-stakes matters that they are working with respected, top-rated counsel.

• Kurt Hilbert: Principal Shareholder selected to the Super Lawyers list (2021–2027). Hilbert is admitted before the U.S. Supreme Court and maintains an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell alongside a “Superb” Avvo rating.
• Juan Patino: Named a Rising Star for his work in complex litigation and business law.
• Christian Zimm: Designated as a Rising Star, reflecting excellence in multi-generational legal standards.
• Tim Bennett: Honored as a Rising Star for his contributions to the firm’s business and litigation practices.

As the firm expands its footprint across Georgia and nationally, these accolades reinforce its credibility in handling complex matters in political and constitutional law, real estate, and estate planning. The firm continues to prioritize strategic judgment and responsiveness for clients facing sophisticated legal challenges.

Kaufman & Hilbert P.C. is a full-service law firm built for complex, high-stakes matters at the intersection of business, litigation, and public policy. The firm’s attorneys, seasoned litigators, corporate advisors, and former public-sector and policy professionals represent companies, individuals, and organizations nationwide and internationally in business and corporate law, litigation and dispute resolution, political, election, and constitutional law, real estate and economic development, and family and estate matters. Deliberately structured to remain nimble, collaborative, and senior-led, Kaufman & Hilbert ensures every matter is handled by experienced attorneys. 

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