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Lisa Nyuli and Scott Richmond Recognized by Super Lawyers and Taylor Spooner Recognized by Leading Lawyers

Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C. is pleased to announce that our attorneys have been recognized for their legal skills and the quality services they provide to our clients. Lisa Nyuli has been named a Super Lawyer for 2024, and she has also been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the top 50 women lawyers in Illinois. Lisa has been named a Super Lawyer for the past 13 years. Scott Richmond has also been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 2024. Scott has been named a Super Lawyer every year since 2021. Super Lawyers evaluates attorneys based on their achievements and recognition from their peers, and only 5 percent of all attorneys are selected to receive recognition.

Taylor Spooner has also been named an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers. Leading Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have been recommended by their peers. To qualify as an Emerging Lawyer, an attorney must be 40 years old or younger, and they must have been practicing law for 10 years or less. Fewer than 2 percent of qualifying attorneys are recognized with this distinction.

Ralph Hardy Death Announcement

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph C. Hardy. Mr. Hardy was born June 25, 1943, and passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021. Mr. Hardy was a founding partner of Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle Goettel P.C. Ralph will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Hardy, three daughters, and six grandchildren. Ralph Hardy was a dedicated attorney who always put his clients first. He was a mentor to many of the firm’s attorneys and was an integral part of the firm’s success during his career. Ralph was civically involved for many years with local organizations and gave of his time willingly. Ralph Hardy was a dedicated, caring and skilled attorney whose presence will be greatly missed. He was a friend to all in our law firm and we are deeply saddened by his passing.

Lisa Nyuli Receives ISBA Award

Lisa Nyuli has been recognized with an award by the Illinois State Bar Association. At a membership event that took place on May 19, 2022, the ISBA presented Attorney Nyuli with an award for her outstanding leadership and service.

Lisa Nyuli included in 2021 SuperLawyers

Lisa Nyuli has again been chosen for inclusion in SuperLawyers in the area of Family Law. She was been chosen every year since 2012. SuperLawyers evaluates Illinois attorneys for its annual list, which includes peer review and third-party evaluation.