Attorney Alexander Karana Selected to the 2026 Illinois Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers

CMDA is proud to announce that Alexander R. Karana has been selected to the 2026 Illinois Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers in the Intellectual Property practice area category. This is the third consecutive year that he has been named to the list. Alexander is an accomplished Intellectual Property attorney and is admitted to practice law in Illinois and Michigan.

As a registered patent attorney, he brings a deep technical and legal foundation to clients at the forefront of innovation, brand-building, and entertainment. His practice centers on patent and trademark prosecution, IP strategy, technology-driven business transactions, as well as business formations and business litigation. He regularly advises startups, business owners, entrepreneurs, and established companies on protecting their ideas, scaling their brands, and navigating complex IP and contract disputes. From securing patents to enforcing trademarks, Alexander’s legal work is designed to drive business growth while minimizing risk. He also brings niche expertise in Entertainment and Sports Law, helping athletes, musicians, and influencers protect and monetize their assets.

Illinois Rising Stars are among the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state and are either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

Alexander may be reached in CMDA’s Livonia office at (734) 261-2400 or akarana@cmda-law.com.