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Thomas C. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs and Railroad Law. Thomas C., who practices law in Kansas City, Missouri, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas C. is held by other top la...
Stephen J. Rhodes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Appellate Practice, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Stephen J., who practices law in Okemos, Michigan, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
With 28 years of professional experience, Fishman Haygood partner Scott Chenevert practices primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt investments, joint ventures, energy-as-a-service, and corporate governance. Scott has represented private and public companies in technology and professional services, energy and oilfield services, and real estate development industries. He also has extensive experience serving as outside general counsel for privately held and family c...
Jill Kanatzar is one of the most respected plaintiff attorneys in the region. Her deep experience in cases related to sexual abuse, child injury and wrongful death, nursing home abuse and medical malpractice spans more than 25 years. Jill’s entire career has been dedicated to helping people who often cannot help themselves. From small children to disabled adults to our elders, she has stood next to and fought for people’s rights. She has also been appointed special prosecutor acro...
Donna is one of New Hampshire’s most experienced and respected trial attorneys. In her 29 years of practice she has been lead counsel in some of the most high profile cases in this state. She has tried over 150 jury trials including charges of homicide, aggravated felonious sexual assault, felony assault, domestic violence, DWI, theft, sale and possession of drugs as well as numerous motor vehicle cases. Donna has obtained verdicts of not guilty in numerous cases including affirmative d...
Daryl L. Zaslow is a principal with the law firm of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP and is Certified by the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney. Mr. Zaslow's zealous advocacy and transcendent preparation have been instrumental in achieving significant awards for his clients by way of trial verdicts and settlements. He concentrates his practice in various areas of medical malpractice, including obstetrical malpractice, failures in prenatal diagnosis of birth defects...
Although he was born, raised, and offices in southeastern Wisconsin, Tim Trecek has earned a national reputation as a successful plaintiff’s trial lawyer. Mr. Trecek’s successes have been so noteworthy that they have been chronicled in papers throughout the United States. Mr. Trecek’s notable cases have been reported in the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, the Fort Worth Star Telegram, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle and dozens of other publicatio...
Lisa C. McNorton is a partner with McNORTON FOX, PLLC, a Tucson, Arizona family law firm and is a Certified Specialist in Family Law and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Law (AAML). Lisa is a past-President of the Arizona Chapter of AAML, its current secretary of the Chapter, and is active with committees in the national AAML organization. Lisa is also the Secretary of the State Bar of Arizona Family Law Executive Council and a member of the Family Law Advisory Committee. Lisa ...
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Kristen Lyons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kristen, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emma Mediak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Emma, who practices law in Missoula, Montana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emma is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Percy Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Percy, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Percy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Katherine S. Lam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Katherine S., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rob is an associate in the Corporate & Securities practice group. He advises clients on matters regarding corporate law, including corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions and entity formation. He also counsels clients on complex commercial agreements and corporate governance. His experience includes negotiating and preparing side letter and subscription agreements with investors, assisting in composing private placement memoranda and limited partnership agreements, and drafting c...
Austin Mooney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law. Austin, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Austin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ava Vahdat is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Ava, who practices law in Woodland Hills, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ava is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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