C. Scott Murray has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in its Dallas office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Murray was vice president and general counsel at Gramercy Capital Partners.

“We’re excited to continue to expand our footprint and enhance our bench strength in Dallas with Scott Murray,” said Duane Morris Chairman and CEO Matthew A. Taylor. “We are seeing strong demand for corporate work, and increasing our Texas presence with full service offerings for our clients remains a critical firm objective.”

“In this heightened deal-making environment, Scott strengthens our corporate practice and accelerates our growth opportunities,” said Brian P. Kerwin, chair of the firm’s Corporate Practice Group. “His valuable experience, practice-building skills and connections in the regional private equity community are a great foundation to build out our presence in an important market.”

“Scott adds to the continued momentum we’re building in Dallas since opening our office six months ago,” said Randy Gordon, managing partner of Duane Morris’ Dallas office. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to our growing team.”

At Gramercy Capital Partners, Murray was responsible for and oversaw all legal matters for fund and portfolio holding operations. As a senior adviser for all legal issues, he advised senior executives on corporate acquisitions and divestitures and legal, tax and operational risks as well as current legal issues affecting litigation, real estate, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and employee rights. Murray also managed the firm’s outside counsel. He addressed all aspects of investment fund formation, including the representation of sponsors in the formation of new private investment vehicles. Murray prepared SEC registration statements and periodic reports. He performed corporate transactions associated with private mergers, stock and asset acquisitions and divestitures, going-private transactions, partnership allocation and debt issues, in all sectors, and addressed compliance and registration issues such as SEC 33 & 34 Acts. Murray led due diligence and deal term negotiations for awarded proposals. Prior to his time at Gramercy Capital Partners, he was an attorney at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP.

“Duane Morris has a strong private equity industry group and a growing presence in Dallas,” said Murray. “I’m looking forward to returning to private practice with an opportunity to increase the firm’s corporate reach in Texas and nationwide.”

Murray is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business (MBA, 2020), New York University School of Law (LL.M., 2007), the University of Arkansas School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2005) and Baylor University (B.A., 1995).

DALLAS – Three attorneys from the Dallas trial firm of Bailey Brauer PLLC are recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Firm co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer are each recognized in the legal guide based upon their commercial litigation work. Associate Adam Bell is named to the companion Ones to Watch listing among the country’s top young commercial litigation attorneys. In addition to his commercial litigation practice, Mr. Bailey earned recognition among the leading appellate attorneys in the country.

Mr. Bailey is nationally known for his trial and appellate practice in complex tort and other commercial cases in federal and state courts. He represents clients in cases involving contract disputes, business torts, RICO, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, unfair business practices, and the Packers and Stockyards Act.

Mr. Brauer’s practice focuses on high-stakes business disputes ranging from allegations of fraud and deceptive practices in commercial transactions to breaches of fiduciary duties and litigation relating to non-compete agreements. He also assists clients with disputes involving the sales and acquisitions of businesses.

Mr. Bell represents companies and individuals in a wide range of complex commercial and tort litigation involving contract claims, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, antitrust law, employment law, and construction law, as well as personal injury and health care matters in state and federal courts.

The oldest peer-review legal guide in the country, The Best Lawyers in America is also among the most respected. Selection is based on confidential evaluations by attorneys in the same practice area and from the same geographic region. The companion Ones to Watch list is reserved for attorneys who have been in private practice for five to nine years.

HOUSTON – Trial lawyers John H. Kim and Denise H. Kim of The Kim Law Firm have earned recognition in the 2022 edition of the respected peer-review guide to the nation’s top attorneys, The Best Lawyers in America, for their commercial litigation work.

This is a repeat appearance for both, with Mr. Kim first receiving honors in 2016, and Ms. Kim in 2020. Mr. Kim, founder of the law firm, is in this 29th year and balances a robust practice focused around high-stakes and complex litigation matters, while also serving on key professional committee organizations.

“John Kim is a fabulous lawyer,” one pleased client told Best Lawyers in supporting his selection.

“The Kim Law Firm has the unique ability to concisely present complex cases to jurors resulting in great verdicts for its clients,” said another commercial litigation client.

And another client said this: “I tried a contract dispute with John Kim a number of years ago. His cross examination of the other side’s main witness was something to behold.”

Earlier this year, Mr. Kim was named the 2021 National Vice President of the American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation. In March, he was appointed to the Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee which assists the high court in developing rules and procedures for courts throughout Texas.

Ms. Kim is a former prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office who as a civil trial lawyer, focuses her practice on complex business disputes. Clients turn to her for counsel on a range of matters including construction defects, products and premises liability, insurance defense, legal malpractice, financial professional responsibility, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and oil & gas disputes.

One client commented: “I recently tried a 3-week jury trial with John and Denise Kim representing my co-defendant. They are outstanding trial lawyers and always adhere to the highest standards of ethics and civility.”

“Called on the eve of trial, veteran trial lawyers John H. Kim and Denise H. Kim … obtained a take-nothing verdict in bet-the-company litigation that had sought over $17 million in damages plus punitive damages,” noted another pleased client of the firm.

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DALLAS – Michael Lyons and Chris Simmons, co-founders of the Dallas-based trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP, have earned selection among the top personal injury litigation attorneys for plaintiffs in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Lyons and Simmons were also honored for their commercial litigation work by Best Lawyers, the oldest and among the most-respected legal guides in the United States.

The trial lawyers of Lyons & Simmons have a reputation for obtaining outstanding results in life-altering personal injury and wrongful death cases, as well as complex business disputes. Most recently the named partners secured the largest-ever verdict in Midland County, Texas, for a personal injury case, representing a mother who lost three children in a highway collision caused by a worker speeding to a jobsite in inclement weather.

Recognized among the 2021 National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers finalists, the firm was selected in 2020 and 2021 by readers of Texas Lawyer magazine among the top personal injury law firms in Dallas. Lyons and Simmons also have earned multiple individual honors from Texas Super Lawyers, Lawdragon 500, and D Magazine.

In addition to Lyons and Simmons’ 2022 Best Lawyers honors, firm attorney Stephen Higdon was selected to the companion Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch listing in recognition of his work on behalf of plaintiffs in personal injury litigation as well as in the area of commercial litigation. Ones to Watch recognition is reserved for the nation’s top attorneys who have been in private practice for five to nine years.

Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch recognition is based on confidential evaluations by Best Lawyers members in the same practice area, with final selection made following careful editorial review. For more information, including the full 2022 listing, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/.

LONGVIEW, Texas – Sorey & Gilliland, LLP co-founders Dan Sorey and Derek Gilliland are recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America legal guide.

This is Mr. Sorey’s second consecutive selection to the exclusive listing based upon his personal injury litigation work on behalf of plaintiffs.

Mr. Gilliland earned dual recognition in patent and intellectual property litigation, his first in both areas.

“Dan and I share a belief that our clients’ best interests should take precedence over all else,” said Mr. Gilliland. “To earn peer-selected recognition such as this validates that we are succeeding on that front.”

Mr. Sorey represents clients injured as the result of the negligence of others throughout the Southwest, bringing a decade’s worth of experience as a law enforcement officer to his legal practice. This background provides him a unique ability to deftly analyze accident reports and prepare and present compelling narratives for trial or during mediation.

Mr. Gilliland handles all types of civil litigation, including patent infringement, personal injury, products liability, and breach of contracts. He has earned a number of significant verdicts, including the largest patent infringement verdict in Washington state history. He is a frequent seminar speaker for the State Bar of Texas, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and other professional organizations. His work has also earned recognition from Texas Super Lawyers.

As the oldest peer-review attorney guide in the country, Best Lawyers is also one of the most respected. Selection is based upon a comprehensive review of nominees by lawyers within the same geographical region who share a practice focus, with final selections made by the Best Lawyers research team.

Sorey & Gilliland, LLP is a Texas-based law firm with an impressive track record in personal injury, intellectual property and business litigation. With offices in Longview and Waco, Texas, the team of skilled courtroom litigators has a reputation for providing each and every client creative and zealous representation with a personal touch. Learn more about the firm at https://soreylaw.com/.

Blank Rome Welcomes Hospitality and Real Estate Partner Christy Reuter in New York

August 10, 2021

New York – Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Christy Reuter has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Real Estate group. As a leader in the hospitality sector, Christy brings more than 25 years of experience guiding clients in hospitality transactions and related business law matters. Before joining Blank Rome, Christy was a partner at Meister Seelig & Fein, where she chaired the Hotel & Hospitality group and was a member of the Corporate and Real Estate groups. Prior to that role, Christy founded Reuter Law PLLC and spent seven years as general counsel at Cipriani, a world-renowned global hospitality company.

“Clients consider Christy a trusted advisor and look to her for counsel on both real estate and high-level business and legal matters,” said Grant S. Palmer, Blank Rome’s Managing Partner and CEO. “Her time as a general counsel at a global hospitality group gives her unique insight into the concerns and priorities of in-house legal and business teams working in the hospitality industry. We’re pleased to welcome her to Blank Rome and our New York office.”

Christy advises hospitality groups, restaurants, and hotels in all phases of real estate transactions and has experience in joint ventures, shareholder and operating agreements, commercial leases, and license and management agreements. She also advises clients on employment, non-disclosure, contractor, and vendor agreements, as well as intellectual property matters. With a focus on both domestic and international companies, Christy helps clients expand their businesses in the United States, Japan, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Turkey, Monaco, Hong Kong, and Switzerland.

“There is great momentum in the hospitality industry right now—restaurants and hotels are eager to make deals now that cities are reopening and travel is resuming,” said Samantha Wallack, Partner and Co-Chair of the Real Estate practice group. “Christy’s deep background in the hospitality industry and her experience in a wide range of real estate and other business matters will greatly benefit our restaurant and hotel clients as they navigate through the pandemic and beyond.”

“Blank Rome’s reputation as a top-tier firm with skilled lawyers and professionals and a collaborative, collegial culture drew me to the firm,” said Christy. “Additionally, the firm is well-established and highly regarded in locations across the country that are critical to my clients, and I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues throughout the country and growing my practice on Blank Rome’s platform.”

Christy earned her J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law and her B.A. from State University of New York at Albany.

Reuters Events: Legal Leaders event unveiled for October, bringing together the most senior corporate lawyers to deliver valuable counsel which will shape the businesses of tomorrow.

London, Thursday 10th June – Reuters, the world’s largest multimedia news provider, today announced two-day agenda-setting Reuters Events: Legal Leaders summit, uniting the global legal community to equip legal leaders with what they need to function as trusted business enablers.

From 19-20 October 2021, Reuters Events: Legal Leaders will bring together more than 5,000 attendees to hear from the most influential minds in corporate law and government.

Developed in collaboration with Reuters award-winning newsroom, Reuters Events: Legal Leaders will be broadcast live to share strategies towards successful, efficient and trusted strategic business advice in ‘next normal’ after a period of unrivalled disruption.

The program will cover the five core areas driving change across the legal industry, Leadership and Strategy, Resourcing and Talent, Regulation, ESG and Diversity and Transformation. Leading speakers at the annual summit include:

Ann Kappler, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Prudential Financial
Amy Tu, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Tyson Foods
Bill Deckelman, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, DXC Technology
Cameron Findlay, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Archer Daniels Midland
Bjarne Tellmann, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, GSK Consumer Healthcare
Julie Brill, Corporate Vice President, Chief Privacy Officer and Deputy General Counsel for Global Privacy and Regulatory Affairs, Microsoft
Alan Tse, Global Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Jones Lang Lasalle
Donald Rosenberg, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Qualcomm

Stefan Mullan, Head of Legal at Reuters Events, said: “After a period of unprecedented disruption, we have an opportunity to reimagine what’s possible and collectively add value through proper collaboration with other business stakeholders and effectively manage distributed legal departments to deliver successful counsel to enable our organizations.”

Notes to Editors

About Reuters Events and Reuters Professional

Reuters Events: Legal Leaders is produced by Reuters Events and powered by Reuters award-winning newsroom. Reuters Events delivers high-end conferences and exhibitions to diverse sectors including energy, sustainability, insurance, pharmaceuticals, transportation, travel, strategy and technology. Its offerings help senior business professionals stay at the forefront of change through insight sharing and networking with peers.

Reuters Events: Legal Leaders is part of the Reuters Professional offering of global news coverage, commentary and industry-leading events to help professionals make smart decisions.

Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Adds Family Law Attorney to Frisco Office

Jacob Cole Jeffries joins nationally recognized Texas-based Family Law firm

DALLAS – Family Law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson (ONDA) is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Jacob Cole Jeffries to the Frisco office.

Mr. Jeffries comes to ONDA with experience in civil and family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, property division and appellate disputes. He also handles interstate jurisdiction cases and unique family law cases.

“Jacob’s substantial expertise will bolster our Frisco team,” said ONDA managing partner Brad LaMorgese. “We know our clients will appreciate him and his ability to find positive solutions even as they are struggling with stressful situations.”

Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Jeffries has been recognized by his peers, earning a spot on the list of Texas Rising Stars each year since 2018 for his track record in Family Law.

“I firmly believe that we, as attorneys, are advocates and ‘translators’ of our client’s legal problems,” said Mr. Jeffries. “I look forward to assisting the talented team at Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson.”

A graduate of Baylor Law School and Wabash College, Mr. Jeffries is a member of the Collin County Bar Association, the Denton County Bar Association, State Bar of Texas Family Law, LGBT and Appellate Law Sections, and the Texas Young Lawyers Association.

ROANOKE, Va. (August 19, 2021) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that 29 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022, a national legal ranking. Attorneys were nominated by their peers and recognized for their outstanding professional achievement in numerous legal practice areas, including appellate, banking and finance law, bet-the-company litigation, commercial litigation, criminal defense, employment law, insurance law, medical malpractice law, real estate law, tax law, trusts and estates, and others.

In addition, W. William Gust (Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law), Todd A. Leeson (Labor Law – Management), and Clark H. Worthy (Real Estate Law) were recognized with Best Lawyers 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” awards in Roanoke.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognized Andrew M. Bowman (Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs), D. Scott Foster, Jr. (Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law), Jeffrey P. Miller (Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, Transportation Law), J. Court Shipman (Corporate Law, Trusts and Estates), Kirk M. Sosebee (Commercial Litigation, Construction Law), and Scott A. Stephenson (Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Energy Law).

Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. If the votes for an attorney are positive enough for recognition in Best Lawyers, that attorney must maintain those votes in subsequent polls to remain in each edition. Lawyers are not permitted to pay any fee to participate in or be recognized by Best Lawyers®.

Gentry Locke attorneys listed for 2022 include:
• Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. (Corporate Compliance Law, Criminal Defense: White-Collar)
• Matthew W. Broughton (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs)
• William E. Callahan, Jr. (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy)
• Michael J. Finney (Commercial Litigation, Qui Tam Law)
• G. Franklin Flippin (Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
• W. William Gust (Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Tax Law)
• Gregory J. Haley (Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Government Relations Practice, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, Litigation – Municipal)
• Guy M. Harbert, III (Insurance Law)
• Kevin Walker Holt (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Intellectual Property)
• Paul G. Klockenbrink (Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
• Todd A. Leeson (Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
• Powell M. (Nick) Leitch, III (Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants)
• K. Brett Marston (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)
• Monica Taylor Monday (Appellate Practice)
• Glenn W. Pulley (Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants)
• W. David Paxton (Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
• William R. Rakes (Antitrust Law, Appellate Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – Mergers and Acquisitions)
• J. Scott Sexton (Commercial Litigation)
• Bruce C. Stockburger (Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates)
• Charles L. Williams (Environmental Law)
• Clark H. Worthy (Real Estate Law)
• Kathleen L. Wright (Litigation – Municipal)

Eastman & Smith Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers®
Six Named Lawyers of the Year

TOLEDO, Ohio (August 19, 2021) – Eastman & Smith LTD is pleased to announce that 25 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.

In addition, Gene R. Abercrombie (Real Estate Law), Thomas A. Dixon (Labor Law – Management), Barry W. Fissel (Litigation – Labor and Employment), Robert J. Gilmer, Jr. (Bet-the-Company Litigation), William D. Holt (Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers), and Rudolph A. Peckinpaugh, Jr. (Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants) were recognized with Best Lawyers 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” awards in Toledo.

Best Lawyers® lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation in which leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Only one attorney per practice area in each metropolitan region can receive a Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year“ award. Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch awards recognize extraordinary lawyers who have been in private practice for less than 10 years in the United States.

Eastman & Smith attorneys recognized for 2022 include:
Gene R. Abercrombie (Real Estate Law)
John H. Boggs (Trusts and Estates)
Stephen E. Chappelear (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Litigation – Trusts and Estates)
Thomas A. Dixon (Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers)
Joseph R. Durham (Environmental Law)
Barry W. Fissel (Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Thomas J. Gibney (Arbitration)
Robert J. Gilmer, Jr. (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Joseph A. Gregg (Environmental Law)
Matthew D. Harper (Commercial Litigation)
Brigid E. Heid (Employment Law – Management)
William D. Holt (Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers)
Reginald S. Jackson, Jr. (Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar)
Frank D. Jacobs (Trusts and Estates)
David C. Krock (Trusts and Estates)
David L. Kuhl (Corporate Law, Health Care Law)
Rudolph A. Peckinpaugh, Jr. (Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants)
Steven D. Reinbolt (Real Estate Law)
Stephen A. Roepke (Business Organizations including LLCs and Partnerships)
Mark A. Shaw (Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers)
D. Casey Talbott (Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Ronald J. Tice (Corporate Law)

Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch recognized Chad D. Huber (Trusts and Estates), Adam S. Nightingale (Criminal Defense: White-Collar), and Breanne M. Rubin (Business Organizations including LLCs and Partnerships).

Barnes & Thornburg has added entertainment lawyer Will Lewis as of counsel in the Atlanta office. Lewis joins the firm’s Entertainment, Media and Sports Practice Group, which added Atlanta partner Andrew Velcoff in June.

Both a litigator and transactional lawyer, Lewis advises on sophisticated music and film contract negotiations and counsels clients across the entertainment and music industry, including performing artists, writers, managers, producers, video and concert production companies, music venues, film production companies, and other commercial entities.

“With over 25 years of experience and an established private practice, Will has a deep knowledge of all the complex transactional issues that our entertainment clients face in Georgia and across the country,” said Jason Karlov, chair of the firm’s Entertainment, Media and Sports Practice Group. “Will brings a thoughtful approach and a passion for the music and film industry, making him a dedicated partner to our clients in the sector.”

Lewis also spent time in-house as chief legal officer for a 15,000-employee transportation company and its subsidiaries, where he oversaw multimillion-dollar acquisitions and negotiated significant commercial agreements and disputes, among other notable transactions. In addition to his legal practice, for eight years Lewis was an adjunct professor of entertainment law at The College of Charleston.

“Georgia has seen record spending on film production this year, and Will is well-prepared to help clients meet the growing demand from that increase in production,” said John T.L. Koenig, managing partner of the Atlanta office. “As the entertainment industry continues to expand, we are thrilled to grow our practice along with it.”

Lewis earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law and his B.A. from the University of South Carolina, cum laude.

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has listed 60 of the firm’s attorneys, including three as St. Louis “Lawyers of the Year,” in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® legal industry peer review guide. In addition, the 2022 publication lists 17 Greensfelder attorneys as “Ones to Watch” promising young lawyers.

“We are very gratified that a large number of Greensfelder attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers as among the top attorneys in the nation for 2022,” said Greensfelder President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin T. McLaughlin. “We congratulate our ranked attorneys in St. Louis, Chicago and Southern Illinois for their successes and the continued level of high service they provide to our clients.”

The following Greensfelder attorneys were named “Lawyers of the Year” for the St. Louis metropolitan area. In each metro area, only a single attorney in each legal practice area is designated as the “Lawyer of the Year.”

Amy L. Blaisdell (Employment Law – Management)
Dawn M. Johnson (Franchise Law)
Richard Greenberg (Criminal Defense: White-Collar)

Following are the Greensfelder attorneys selected by Best Lawyers for 2022, as well as their recognized practice areas, grouped according to office location. All of the attorneys are Greensfelder Officers except where noted.

St. Louis

T. Christopher Bailey (Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Molly R. Batsch (Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Amy L. Blaisdell (Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Edward S. Bott, Jr. (Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants)
Kathy H. Butler (Health Care Law)
Dennis G. Collins (Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Beth M. Conran (Commercial Litigation)
Jennifer Clump Davis (Trusts and Estates)
John W. Dillane (Corporate Law; Health Care Law)
James H. Ferrick (Commercial Litigation)
Jody B. Forsee (Trusts and Estates)
M. Spencer Garland (Technology Law; Trademark Law)
Daniel R. Garner (Commercial Litigation)
Vincent J. Garozzo (Business Organizations [including LLCs and Partnerships]; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
Jonathan H. Garside (Commercial Litigation; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Jackson D. Glisson (Construction Law; Litigation – Construction)
Richard Greenberg (Criminal Defense: White-Collar)
Keith K. Grissom (Trusts and Estates)
Richard R. Hardcastle III, Of Counsel (Construction Law; Litigation – Construction)
Clark Hedger (Commercial Litigation)
Alfred Henneboehle (Real Estate Law)
Keith A. Herman (Trusts and Estates)
Kevin F. Hormuth (Commercial Litigation)
William G. Jochens (Trusts and Estates)
Dawn M. Johnson (Franchise Law)
Donald G. Kennedy (Real Estate Law)
Gregg J. Lepper (Health Care Law)
Thomas G. Lewin, Of Counsel (Corporate Law; Securities / Capital Markets Law)
Jill K. Luft (Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management)
Andrew W. Manuel (Construction Law; Litigation – Construction)
Kevin T. McLaughlin (Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management)
Gregory C. Mollett (Commercial Litigation)
Thomas H. Mug, Of Counsel (Employee Benefits [ERISA] Law; Tax Law; Trusts and Estates)
Jay A. Nathanson (Corporate Law; Tax Law)
Douglas S. Neville (Employee Benefits [ERISA] Law)
David P. Niemeier (Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense: White-Collar)
Mary Beth Ortbals, Of Counsel (Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management)
Garrett C. Reuter, Jr. (Trusts and Estates)
Tracy R. Ring (Corporate Law)
Betty Hartzel Schaefer (Trusts and Estates)
Daniel J. Schwartz (Employee Benefits [ERISA] Law; Litigation – ERISA)
Mark E. Stallion (Copyright Law; Patent Law)
Thomas L. Story, Of Counsel (Real Estate Law)
Patrick J. Sweeney (Corporate Law)
Erwin O. Switzer (Appellate Practice; Government Relations Practice)
Jennifer L. Therrien (Construction Law)
Leonard D. Vines (Franchise Law)
Andrew M. Voss (Commercial Litigation), Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Dale M. Weppner (Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Michael E. Wilson (Construction Law; Litigation – Construction)
Mary Ann L. Wymore (Advertising Law)

Chicago

William J. Anaya (Environmental Law)
Kara E.F. Cenar (Litigation – Intellectual Property; Trademark Law)
Matthew E. Cohn (Environmental Law)
Patrick J. Cotter (Criminal Defense: White-Collar)
Beata Krakus (Franchise Law)
Susan Meyer (Franchise Law)

Southern Illinois

Donald K. Schoemaker (Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants)
Russell K. Scott (Litigation – Insurance; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants)
David W. Ybarra (Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)

Following are the Greensfelder attorneys selected by Best Lawyers as “Ones to Watch” for 2022, as well as their recognized practice areas, grouped according to office location. All of the attorneys are associates except where noted.

St. Louis

Cassie L. Barr, Officer (Trusts and Estates)
Michael P. Benson (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)
Jessica E. Courtway (Construction Law; Litigation – Construction)
Lauren A. Daming (Labor and Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Katherine L. Fechte (Labor and Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Chantal S. Fink (Construction Law; Corporate Law; Litigation –Construction)
Rachel M. Hirshberg (Tax Law)
Lacy M. Fields Keune (Commercial Litigation)
Jared S. Manse, Ph.D. (Intellectual Property Law)
Kelsey K. McGonigle (Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Trusts and Estates)
Heather M. Mehta, Officer (Employee Benefits [ERISA] Law)
Caitlin M. Meyers (Banking and Finance Law; Commercial Litigation; Energy Law; Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants)
Leland R. Moloney (Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates)
Elizabeth L. Pack (Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Trusts and Estates)
Caroline Paillou (Litigation – Banking and Finance)
Benjamin C. Tiller (Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Environmental)

Southern Illinois

John H. Chassaing (Commercial Litigation)

Best Lawyers in America compiles its lists of top-ranked attorneys through extensive surveys of leading lawyers who assess the legal abilities of their peers. Lawyers are not permitted to pay a fee to participate or be recognized. The 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America incorporates 10.8 million evaluations, resulting in recognition for more than 66,000 lawyers in 147 practice areas spanning all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

Attorneys eligible for the “Ones to Watch” list have been in private practice for between five and 10 years. From more than 990,000 evaluations, the 2022 “Ones to Watch” list recognizes more than 14,000 lawyers across 79 different practices.

(Houston, TX – August 19, 2021) – 54 attorneys with national law firm Chamberlain Hrdlicka have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, including 31 up-and-coming attorneys, named Ones to Watch.

Recognized attorneys span the firm’s Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia, and San Antonio offices and cover 21 practice areas, including appellate law; commercial litigation; construction law and litigation – construction; corporate law; criminal defense/white collar; employee benefits (ERISA) law; employment law – management, labor law – management and litigation – labor and employment; energy law; government relations; immigration law; insurance law and litigation – insurance; intellectual property; litigation & controversy – tax and tax law; nonprofit/charities law; real estate law; and trusts & estates.

“We appreciate the continued, expanding recognition of our attorneys by Best Lawyers in America and, in turn, by our peers,” said Larry Campagna, managing shareholder, Chamberlain Hrdlicka. “We are particularly gratified to see so many of our up-and-coming attorneys on the “Ones to Watch” list. It’s a testament to our firm’s ability to attract exceptional legal talent thanks to the opportunity Chamberlain Hrdlicka provides for young lawyers to grow professionally at an accelerated pace.”

The following Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorneys were named to the “2022 Best Lawyers in America®”:
Atlanta
• David D. Aughtry – Tax Law, Litigation and Controversy – Tax
• Stephanie Friese – Real Estate Law
• Thomas E. Jones, Jr. – Trusts & Estates
• J. Scot Kirkpatrick – Trusts & Estates
• William D. Montgomery – Real Estate Law
• Seth R. Price – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction
• Hale E. Sheppard – Litigation and Controversy – Tax and Tax Law
• Gina M. Vitiello – Construction Law

Houston
• Barry Adkins – Tax Law
• Lawrence M. Bass – Tax Law and Trusts & Estates
• Brett Berly – Trusts & Estates
• James E. Berry – Real Estate Law
• Larry Campagna – Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, and Tax Law
• C. Larry Carbo III – Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment
• George W. Connelly, Jr. – Litigation and Controversy – Tax
• Steven J. Knight – Insurance Law
• Peter A. Lowy – Tax Law
• Stephen M. Mason – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
• David Medina – Appellate Practice
• Diana Perez Gomez – Labor Law – Management
• Carole Reed – Trusts & Estates
• Leslie Tan – Litigation – Insurance
• Lawrence W. Sherlock -Litigation and Controversy – Tax
• Juan F. Vasquez, Jr. – Litigation and Controversy – Tax and Tax Law
• Kerry C. Williams – Construction Law and Litigation-Construction
• Peter D. Williamson – Immigration Law

Philadelphia
• Philip Karter – Litigation and Controversy – Tax and Tax Law
• Kenneth Trujillo – Government Relations Practice
• Stewart M. Weintraub – Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Real Estate Law, and Tax Law

San Antonio
• James M. McNeel – Trusts and Estates, Litigation – Trusts and Estates
• Charles J. ”Chad” Muller – Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Tax Law
• Joshua A. Sutin – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Nonprofit/Charities Law, and Tax Law
• Jaime Vasquez – Litigation and Controversy – Tax

The following Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorneys were named “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch”:
Atlanta
• Zack Anderson – Construction Law
• Cassandra S. Bradford – Litigation and Controversy -Tax and Tax Law
• Michael B. Coverstone – Tax Law
• Samuel H. Grier – Tax Law
• John C. Guin – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Corporate Law
• Jasen Hanson – Tax Law
• Jasmin Severino Hernandez – Trusts & Estates
• Brittney M. Little – Tax Law
• William A. Stone III – Litigation and Controversy – Tax and Tax Law
• Barclay R. Taylor – Tax Law

Houston
• Morgan Drake Alleyn – Litigation and Controversy – Tax and Tax Law
• M. Renee Bayer – Corporate Law
• Kathryn Boss Shields – Commercial Litigation
• Lincoln Chen – Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law
• Caroline Cho – Real Estate Law and Tax Law
• Stuart H. Clements – Litigation and Controversy – Tax and Tax Law
• Kaili Cusack – Trusts & Estates
• Julie G. Edelman – Trusts & Estates
• Michael Farrell – Tax Law
• Reagan H. Gibbs III – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Insurance Law
• Alissa Gipson – Litigation and Controversy – Tax and Tax Law
• Matthew Goode – Intellectual Property Law
• Josh Ling – Tax Law
• Jack Najarian – Construction Law, Energy Law, and Real Estate Law
• Michael B. Overstreet – Corporate Law and Tax Law

San Antonio
• Tania Albuja – Litigation and Controversy – Tax
• F. Matthew Flores – Trusts & Estates
• Jillian Gordon Foerster – Nonprofit/Charities Law
• Lauren D. Parker – Tax Law and Trusts & Estates
• Leo Unzeitig – Tax Law
• Victor Viser – Litigation and Controversy – Tax

Kerry Williams, shareholder in Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s Houston office, has been recognized as Lawyer of the Year in Litigation – Construction category in Houston. With more than 40 years of litigation experience, he specializes in aviation, commercial litigation, construction & engineering, and energy & maritime law. Lawyer of the Year honorees are selected based on their extremely high overall feedback within specific practice areas and metropolitan regions.

About Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected attorney ranking service in the world. For more than 30 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the attorneys best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers lists are published in leading local, regional, and national publications across the globe.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that 266 of the firm’s attorneys are included in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, and 46 attorneys are included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

In addition, Bradley has 29 attorneys that are named “Lawyer of the Year.” In each metropolitan area, only a single attorney in each legal practice area is designated as the “Lawyer of the Year.”

The Best Lawyers in America®, which is now in its 28th year, is one of the most highly regarded attorney referral publications in the country. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list recognizes attorneys who have been in practice for less than 10 years and exhibit outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

“This recognition is truly an honor as it demonstrates our attorneys’ commitment to client service and excellence in the legal profession,” said Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner, Jonathan M. Skeeters.

Attorneys are selected for Best Lawyers through extensive surveys of leading lawyers who assess the legal abilities of their peers. Lawyers are not permitted to pay a fee to participate or be recognized. The 2022 edition is based on more than 10.8. million votes and recognizes more than 66,000 attorneys.

Following are the Bradley attorneys selected by Best Lawyers, as well as their recognized practice areas, organized by office:

Birmingham

Julia Gruenewald Bernstein was named the Commercial Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year.” She also is listed for Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law.
T. Michael Brown was named the Litigation – Land Use and Zoning “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Environmental, Litigation – Real Estate, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants.
William S. “Buddy” Cox III was named the Environmental Law “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Litigation – Environmental and Water Law.
Michael S. Denniston was named the Trademark Law “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Advertising Law, Antitrust Law, Copyright Law, and Franchise Law
Jeffrey D. Dyess was named the Litigation – Intellectual Property “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Patent, and Trade Secrets Law.
S. Roderick Kanter was named the Public Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Economic Development Law and Municipal Law.
Stuart M. Maxey was named the Mergers and Acquisitions Law “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, and Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law.
Joseph B. Mays Jr. was named the Litigation and Controversy – Tax “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, and Litigation – Antitrust.
J. David Pugh was named the Litigation – Construction “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Construction Law.
Jack W. Selden was named the Criminal Defense: White-Collar “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Health Care Law and Qui Tam Law.
Frederic L. Smith Jr. was named the Corporate Law “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Mergers and Acquisitions Law.
Anne R. Yuengert was named the Employment Law – Management “Lawyer of the Year.” She also is listed for Education Law, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment.

The other Birmingham attorneys listed as 2022 Best Lawyers are:

Scott E. Adams (Trusts and Estates)
Hal Albritton (Commercial Litigation)
F. Wendell Allen (Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation – Real Estate)
James F. Archibald III (Arbitration, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction
C. Jason Avery (Banking and Finance Law)
Marc James Ayers (Appellate Practice)
James Blake Bailey (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy)
Nancy Williams Ball (Trusts and Estates)
David H. Bashford (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)
Jay R. Bender (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Litigation – Bankruptcy)
Lee Birchall (Public Finance Law)
Dylan C. Black (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Insurance, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Paul P. Bolus (Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants)
Axel Bolvig III (Construction Law, Government Contracts, Litigation – Construction)
Lindsey C. Boney (Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants)
Kane Burnette (Corporate Law, Municipal Law, Public Finance Law)
Jason R. Bushby (Corporate Compliance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law)
Beau Byrd (Real Estate Law)
Philip J. Carroll III (Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants)
Jennifer Hoover Clark (Health Care Law, Litigation – Health Care)
Keith Covington (Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Stewart M. Cox (Commercial Litigation)
Ty E. Dedmon (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Health Care, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants)
R. Alan Deer (Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law)
Tiffany J. DeGruy (Commercial Litigation)
Hallman B. Eady (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate)
Bruce P. Ely (Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Tax Law)
Stuart J. Frentz (Tax Law)
Linda A. Friedman (Copyright Law, Franchise Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Trademark Law)
Graham W. Gerhardt (Commercial Litigation)
N. Chris Glenos (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy)
Glenn E. Glover (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation – Bankruptcy)
John E. Goodman (Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants)
John Mark Goodman (Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Ginger Carroll Gray (Real Estate Law)
T. Parker Griffin, Jr. (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law)
Christopher R. Grissom (Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Tax Law)
John W. Hargrove (Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Judd A. Harwood (Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Privacy and Data Security Law)
Tripp Haston (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Christopher L. Hawkins (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy)
K. Wood Herren (Economic Development Law, Non-Profit / Charities Law, Tax Law)
Charles B. Hill III (Economic Development Law, Tax Law)
William L. Hinds Jr. (Corporate Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates)
Leigh Anne Hodge (Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Litigation – ERISA, Litigation – Health Care, Product Liability – Defendants)
Gary L. Howard (Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance)
David G. Hymer (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation)
Andy Johnson (Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Amandeep S. Kahlon (Commercial Litigation)
Joel M. Kuehnert (Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental)
Harold B. Kushner (Business Organizations [including LLCs and Partnerships], Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Tax Law)
Nicholas J. Landau (Copyright Law, Patent Law, Trademark Law)
Bradley W. Lard (Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates)
Alex B. Leath (Corporate Law, Economic Development Law, Project Finance Law, Tax Law)
Matthew H. Lembke (Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Environmental, Water Law)
Jack B. Levy (Corporate Law, Employee Benefits [ERISA] Law, Health Care Law)
James E. Long Jr. (Economic Development Law, Tax Law)
Robert Maddox (Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance)
Zachary A. Madonia (Mass Tort Litigation / Class Action – Defendants)
Justin T. McDonald (Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Jennifer J. McGahey (Litigation – Labor and Employment)
T. Matthew Miller (Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Richard H. Monk III (Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation – Environmental, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Stephen R. Monk (Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law)
Cathleen C. Moore (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy)
Charles Moore (Banking and Finance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Real Estate Law)
Jamie L. Moore (Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants)
Daniel F. Murphy (Health Care Law, Privacy and Data Security Law)
D. Brian O’Dell (Commercial Litigation)
David W. Owen (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)
Virginia C. Patterson (Business Organizations [including LLCs and Partnerships], Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
Michael R. Pennington (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – Insurance, Litigation – Securities, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants)
J. Thomas Richie (Litigation – Insurance)
Charles A. Roberts, Jr. (Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law)
T. Atkins Roberts, Jr. (Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law)
Brad Robertson (Government Relations Practice, Health Care Law)
Laura Schiele Robinson (Employee Benefits [ERISA] Law)
J. Andrew Robison (Corporate Law)
E. Mabry Rogers (Arbitration, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, Mediation)
David E. Roth (Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law)
Walter J. Sears III (Construction Law)
Anne Marie Seibel (Commercial Litigation, Litigation and Controversy – Tax)
Dawn Helms Sharff (Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law)
Edward S. Sledge IV (Commercial Litigation)
John W. Smith T (Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management)
J. David Stewart (Government Relations Practice)
Paul M. Sykes (Copyright Law, Information Technology Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law, Trade Secrets Law)
William Thistle (Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Tax Law)
Michael A. Thomason Jr. (Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
Tracy M. Thompson (Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law)
Ethan T. Tidmore (Commercial Litigation)
Brian Alexander Wahl (Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Michael F. Walker (Commercial Litigation)
Jason A. Walters (Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law)
R. Thomas Warburton (Commercial Litigation)
Laura P. Washburn (Corporate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law)
John D. Watson (Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
James L. Webb (Real Estate Law)
Meade Whitaker, Jr. (Real Estate Law)
J. Keith Windle (Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law)
James W. Wright, Jr. (Banking and Finance Law)
Ralph H. Yeilding (Trusts and Estates)
Alan K. Zeigler (Public Finance Law)

Charlotte, N.C.

Mark J. Horoschak was named the Litigation – Antitrust “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed in Health Care Law and Litigation – Antitrust.

The other Charlotte attorneys listed as 2022 Best Lawyers are:

Corby Cochran Anderson (Commercial Litigation, First Amendment Law, Franchise Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Trademark Law)
Ryan L. Beaver (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)
Matthew S. DeAntonio (Commercial Litigation)
Monica Wilson Dozier (Construction Law)
Jonathan H. Ferry (Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation – Health Care)
J. Douglas Grimes (Commercial Litigation)
Brian A. Hayles (Health Care Law)
C. Bailey King, Jr. (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Intellectual Property)
Christopher C. Lam (Commercial Litigation)
Robert R. Marcus (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – Real Estate, Litigation – Securities, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants)
Theodore P. Pearce (Franchise Law)
Avery Simmons (Construction Law)
J. Michael Wilson (Tax Law)

Dallas

Gene R. Besen (Criminal Defense: White-Collar)
Ladd Hirsch (Commercial Litigation)
Shawn C. Long (Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants)
E. Sawyer Neely (Commercial Litigation)
Wendi Rogaliner (Health Care Law)
Richard A. Sayles (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation)
Robert L. Sayles (Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs)
Scott Schardt (Health Care Law)
William S. Snyder (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Securities)
Mark D. Strachan (Litigation – Patent)

Houston

Jared B. Caplan (Construction Law)
James A. Collura (Construction Law)
Jeffrey S. Davis (Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Ian P. Faria (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)
Jon Paul Hoelscher (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)

Huntsville, Ala.

Hall B. Bryant III was named the Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, and Venture Capital Law.
Frank M. Caprio was named the Litigation – Patent “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Copyright Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Patent Law, Trade Secrets Law, and Trademark Law.
George A. Smith II was named the Corporate Law “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Mergers and Acquisitions Law.
Scott Burnett Smith was named the Appellate Practice “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – ERISA, and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants.
H. Harold Stephens was named the Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.

The other Huntsville attorneys listed as 2022 Best Lawyers are:

L. Justin Burney (Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
Stephen H. Hall (Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law, Trademark Law)
Angela Holt (Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent)
Benjamin W. Hutton (Real Estate Law)
Daniel Kaufmann (Litigation – First Amendment, Litigation – Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants)
David Vance Lucas (International Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets Law)
Scott E. Ludwig (Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Corporate Law, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Non-Profit / Charities Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates)
Kimberly B. Martin (Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Commercial Litigation, First Amendment Law, Litigation – First Amendment, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)

Jackson, Miss.

Margaret Oertling Cupples was named the Product Liability Litigation – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year.” She also is listed for Appellate Practice and Bet-the-Company Litigation.
Stephen M. Wilson was named the Litigation and Controversy – Tax “Lawyers of the Year.” He also is listed for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Corporate Law, and Tax Law.

The other Jackson attorneys listed as 2022 Best Lawyers are:

Simon Turner Bailey (Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Michael J. Bentley (Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning)
Jeffrey R. Blackwood (Commercial Litigation)
Elizabeth Boone (Corporate Law)
Roy D. Campbell III (Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants)
David W. Clark (Commercial Litigation)
W. Rodney Clement (Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law)
W. Wayne Drinkwater (Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants)
Jason Fortenberry (Commercial Litigation, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Real Estate)
Ralph B. Germany Jr. (Construction Law)
Johanna L. Jumper (Real Estate Law)
J. William Manuel (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Environmental, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants)
Dinetia M. Newman (Health Care Law)
Alan W. Perry (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – Real Estate)
William R. Purdy (Construction Law)
Alex Purvis (Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Stephen L. Thomas (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)

Montgomery, Ala.

George R. Parker was named the Litigation – Insurance “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Commercial Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants.
Charles Stewart was named the Bet-the-Company Litigation “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants.

The other Montgomery attorneys listed as 2022 Best Lawyers are:

W. Stanley Gregory (Public Finance Law, Tax Law)
Robert Emmett Poundstone IV (Litigation – Health Care)
Davis H. Smith (Tax Law)

Nashville, Tenn.

Patrick L. Alexander was named the Public Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Corporate Law.
John R. Haynes was named the Economic Development Law “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Real Estate Law.
Lela M. Hollabaugh was named the Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year.” She also is listed for Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Energy Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants.
Samuel D. Lipshie was named the Media Law “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television and Entertainment Law – Music.
James L. Murphy III was named the Litigation – Land Use and Zoning “Lawyer of the Year” and the Municipal Law “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Economic Development Law, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law.
Todd Presnell was named the Litigation – Banking and Finance “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Intellectual Property, and Litigation – Labor and Employment.
Phillip E. Walker was named the Litigation – Patent Law “Lawyer of the Year.” He also is listed for Litigation – Intellectual Property, Patent Law, and Trademark Law.

The other Nashville attorneys listed as 2022 Best Lawyers are:

Jeffrey L. Allen (Entertainment Law – Music)
Christopher A. Bowles (Real Estate Law)
Emily Hatch Bowman (Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law)
Stephen T. Braun (Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
Michael D. Brent (Health Care Law)
Kevin B. Campbell (Health Care Law)
Timothy L. Capria (Trademark Law)
Ann Peldo Cargile (Real Estate Law)
George H. Cate III (Commercial Litigation)
J. Greer Cummings, Jr. (Real Estate Law)
David C. Dillender (Real Estate Law)
Alexandra Dugan (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law)
Doug Franck (Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law)
Joseph W. Gibbs (Economic Development Law, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates)
John E. Gillmor (Health Care Law)
William F. Goodman III (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Bob Hannon (Banking and Finance Law)
Jay Hardcastle (Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
E. Berry Holt (Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
Ty E. Howard (Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Health Care Law, Litigation – Health Care)
B. David Joffe (Employee Benefits [ERISA] Law)
Roger G. Jones (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – Bankruptcy)
Bart Kempf (Energy Law, Environmental Law)
Scott Lenz Jr. (Health Care Law)
Amy S. Leopard (Health Care Law)
Travis G. Lloyd (Health Care Law)
Matthew C. Lonergan (Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Chuck Mataya (Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Matthew B. Mattingly (Real Estate Law)
Austin L. McMullen (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy)
Mark W. Miller (Tax Law)
Russell B. Morgan (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction)
John E. Murdock III (Banking and Finance Law, Equipment Finance Law, Project Finance Law)
Andrew J. Murray (Health Care Law)
John W. Myers II (Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law)
Gordon Earle Nichols (Employee Benefits [ERISA] Law)
Michael B. Noble (Real Estate Law)
Scarlett Nokes (Health Care Law)
William L. Norton III (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Bankruptcy)
Craig Oliver (Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Christopher C. Puri (Health Care Law)
R. Calloway Renegar (Real Estate Law)
Nathan H. Ridley (Administrative / Regulatory Law, Government Relations Practice)
John P. Rodgers (Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
David A. Rutter (Real Estate Law)
Charles S. Sanger (Banking and Finance Law)
Elizabeth C. Sauer (Health Care Law, Real Estate Law)
Jonathan M. Skeeters (Corporate Law)
Brooks R. Smith (Real Estate Law)
David W. Stempel (Corporate Law, Health Care Law)
David K. Taylor (Arbitration, Construction Law, Mediation)
D. Bryan Thomas (Construction Law)
John W. Titus (Business Organizations [including LLCs and Partnerships], Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
J. Thomas Trent, Jr. (Business Organizations [including LLCs and Partnerships], Corporate Law, Economic Development Law, Real Estate Law)
Thor Y. Urness (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets Law)
Henry M. Walker (Energy Law)
Richard F. Warren (Real Estate Law)
Robert E. Wood (Real Estate Law)
Heather Wright (Commercial Litigation)

Tampa, Fla.

Timothy A. Andreu (Commercial Litigation)
A. Lee Bentley III (Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Health Care Law, Qui Tam Law)
Michael B. Colgan (Commercial Litigation)
Jennifer L. Galloway (Financial Services Regulation Law)
Robert B. Glenn (Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy)
Mark A. Hanley (Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
R. Craig Mayfield (Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants)
Jason P. Mehta (Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Health Care Law Qui Tam Law)
Lauren G. Raines (Commercial Finance Law, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law, Real Estate Law)
Edwin G. Rice (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy)
Alysa J. Ward (Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management)

Washington, D.C.

Eric A. Frechtel (Construction Law)
Michael S. Koplan (Construction Law)
Gregory G. Marshall (Criminal Defense: White-Collar)
Douglas L. Patin (Arbitration, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)
Stephen R. Spivack (Criminal Defense: White-Collar)
John Parker Sweeney (Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Robert J. Symon (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)
T. Sky Woodward (Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)

Following are the Bradley attorneys selected by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, as well as their recognized practice areas, organized by office.

Birmingham, Ala.

J. Mark Adams Jr. (Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Anne Knox Averitt (Labor and Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
Stanley E. Blackmon (Appellate Practice)
Hillary Campbell (Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
R. Aaron Chastain (Banking and Finance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance)
Anna Craft (Banking and Finance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance)
J. Daniel Feltham Jr. (Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Venture Capital Law)
Lee Gilley (Banking and Finance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance)
Abigail Harris (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)
Matthew A. Hinshaw (Project Finance Law)
J. Riley Key (Banking and Finance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance)
Jonathan R. Kolodziej (Banking and Finance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance)
Carly Miller (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)
Thomas L. Oliver III (Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Real Estate)
Ryan P. Robichaux (Government Relations Practice)
J. Christopher Selman (Litigation – Construction)
Brooke Vinson (Corporate Law)
Charlotte, N.C.

Matthew K. Lilly (Construction Law)
Najla Long (Administrative / Regulatory Law, Antitrust Law, Health Care Law)
Jonathan E. Schulz (Appellate Practice, Litigation – Securities)

Dallas

Anna Lee Alford (Real Estate Law)
Lane M. Webster (Commercial Litigation)
Adam J. Yost (Criminal Defense: White-Collar)

Houston

Andrew W. Bell (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)

Huntsville, Ala.

Harold D. Mooty III (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Intellectual Property)
Sarah Sutton Osborne (Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)

Jackson, Miss.

Erin D. Saltaformaggio (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Securities)

Nashville, Tenn.

Alicia Adlerz (Health Care Law)
Caleb L. Barron (Employee Benefits [ERISA] Law)
Kyle M. Doiron (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)
Kimberly M. Ingram (Appellate Practice, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Action – Defendants)
Lauren B. Jacques (Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
John P. McGehee (Banking and Finance Law)
Casey L. Miller (Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Real Estate)
Jake Neu (Intellectual Property Law)
Keaton H. Osborne (Banking and Finance Law, Intellectual Property Law)
Kristina Allen Reliford (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Securities)
Tara S. Sarosiek (Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar)
Tampa, Fla.

Sara Accardi (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Banking and Finance)
Diana N. Evans (Litigation – Labor and Employment, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Giovanni P. Giarratana (Criminal Defense: White-Collar)
Kyle W. Robisch (Environmental Law)

Washington, D.C.

Amy Elizabeth Garber (Litigation – Construction)
Nathaniel J. Greeson (Government Relations Practice)
Marc A. Nardone (Commercial Litigation)
Jessica L. Zurlo (Intellectual Property Law)

DALLAS – Trial lawyer Jeffrey Rasansky of Dallas-based Rasansky Law Firm has been recognized among the top plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation attorneys by The Best Lawyers in America legal guide.

“My practice has always focused on working to secure justice for my clients,” said Mr. Rasansky. “Those who suffer a significant injury because of the negligent acts of others are already experiencing tremendous pain and disruption in their lives. I will do everything in my power to secure a positive legal outcome so that they can move forward.”

Mr. Rasansky earned additional recognition for his medical malpractice work on behalf of plaintiffs in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and among the most respected legal guides in the United States.

For more than 30 years, Mr. Rasansky has successfully represented clients across the country against some of the world’s largest insurance companies and businesses. Known for his aggressive, creative approach to litigation, he has earned a reputation among the leading personal injury attorneys in the country, focusing on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, including those involving vehicle crashes, medical malpractice, birth injuries and defective products.

In addition to Best Lawyers, his work on behalf of plaintiffs has been recognized in the annual D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas listing. He has also earned selection among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, an honor determined through research of top verdicts and settlements combined with attorney surveys in which respondents are asked whose work they admire and who they would hire in a personal legal matter.

HOUSTON – Name partners David Bissinger, Jason Williams, and John B. Strasburger of the Houston-based litigation boutique Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP have been recognized among the nation’s top commercial litigation attorneys by The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest legal guide in the United States. Additional recognition was earned by Mr. Strasburger in the areas of bankruptcy litigation and mass tort litigation/class action defense.

Associate Erin Bullard also was selected to the companion Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch listing for her commercial litigation work.

Mr. Bissinger represents clients in litigation related to energy and technology matters, securities, trade secrets and employment covenants, executive compensation, corporate fiduciary, banking, and real estate. He also serves as an arbitrator in commercial disputes.  A former chairman of the Houston Bar Association’s Securities Litigation and Arbitration Section, his work has also been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.

Mr. Williams’ practice focuses on energy, corporate fiduciary, securities, and construction litigation. In addition to Best Lawyers, his work has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers. A former chairman of the Houston Bar Association’s Securities Litigation and Arbitration Section and co-chair of the LegalLine Committee, he also serves on the board of Houston Achievement Place.

Mr. Strasburger has unique experience in complex disputes involving private equity, trade secrets and employment covenants, hedge funds, financial derivatives, and other trading and supply-contract matters. He has handled corporate-governance disputes, and has tried international banking, real estate, and construction disputes. He has successfully defended numerous catastrophic tort cases and litigated related insurance-coverage disputes arising from these cases. In addition to Best Lawyers, his work consistently earns Texas Super Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation honors.

Ms. Bullard represents corporate clients and individuals in a wide range of complex civil litigation, including claims of covenants not to compete, trade secrets, financial fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, fraudulent transfer, and negligence. Her work has also been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The oldest peer-review attorney guide in the country, Best Lawyers is among the most respected. Selection is based upon a comprehensive review of nominees by lawyers within the same geographical region with a shared practice focus, with final selections made by the Best Lawyers research team.

Beaumont Attorney Clint Brasher Named to The Best Lawyers in America

Brasher recognized for representation of property owners in first-party and bad-faith insurance litigation

BEAUMONT, Texas – Brasher Law Firm founding partner Clint Brasher has earned selection to the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Recognized for his work in insurance law, Mr. Brasher’s designation as a Best Lawyer places him among the nation’s top leading lawyers in this practice area.

“I am grateful to my peers in the legal community for providing the positive feedback that led to my inclusion in this year’s rankings,” said Mr. Brasher. “And while I appreciate the honors that have been extended my way, what I am most proud of is the consistent record of success our firm has and continues to deliver to clients.”

Mr. Brasher has practiced law since 1999 and focuses on first-party insurance and bad-faith insurance litigation. Among his successes, he secured a $1.7 million award for the First Baptist Church of Vidor after the church’s insurance company offered an initial payment of only $4,022 for damages caused by Hurricane Rita. Mr. Brasher also won the largest verdict in a residential insurance claim case, $858,000, for a claim that was originally denied due to policy limitations.

This is not the first time Mr. Brasher’s insurance work is being honored. In 2020, he was named for the third consecutive year to the list of Texas Super Lawyers. A member of the Million-Dollar Advocates Forum, he has maintained the highest AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2013. In addition to his insurance practice, Mr. Brasher is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law.

Since launching in 1983, The Best Lawyers in America has become a definitive guide to legal excellence and the top legal talent in the country. Inclusion on its lists, which are compiled using exhaustive peer review surveys in which tens of thousands of attorneys vote on the abilities of other lawyers, is considered highly credible and a significant honor in the legal industry.

Three Moody Law Group Attorneys Recognized for Real Estate Expertise by Best Lawyers in America

Firm founder John S. Moody Jr. honored as ‘Lawyer of the Year’

HOUSTON – Three Moody Law Group real estate attorneys are being recognized among the best in their practice area in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

The honorees are firm founder John S. Moody Jr. and veteran practitioners Tania Hovel and Gwen Smith.
Mr. Moody Jr. also earned additional recognition and has been named the Houston real estate law “Lawyer of the Year.” This special designation is reserved for the lawyers who receive the highest overall peer feedback in a specific region and practice area.

The 2022 edition also marks the first time Ms. Smith and Ms. Hovel have been named to Best Lawyers.

“Having the talent and expertise of our team recognized by our peers is the best kind of honor,” said Mr. Moody. “Congratulations to my colleagues Gwen and Tania for their inaugural selection to Best Lawyers, and thank you to everyone who contributed to our recognition this year.”

Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Moody has more than 20 years of experience in the field. He is a respected leader in real estate matters involving development, leasing, acquisitions, sales and financing. His expertise and strong ties to the community have made him a frequent speaker at industry events, and he is often quoted in commercial real estate publications. Most recently, his commentary “These are the 6 Biggest Lingering COVID Issues Affecting Real Estate” was featured in Bisnow Houston.

Ms. Hovel focuses her practice on commercial transactions, including retail, office and industrial leasing, acquisitions, sales and development, finance, and general corporate matters. Before joining Moody Law, she advised clients on both corporate and real estate matters at other prominent firms.

Ms. Smith has an extensive background in commercial real estate law with a focus on leasing, representing both landlords and tenants in their negotiations. Her client list includes leading national and regional retailers and restaurants. She joined Moody Law as a contract attorney in 2012 before being named of counsel.

Ashish Mahendru Earns Repeat Selection to The Best Lawyers in America

HOUSTON – Houston trial lawyer Ashish Mahendru has once again earned selection to the list of The Best Lawyers in America. Honored for his work in employment law –management, this is the third consecutive year Mr. Mahendru has been named to the list.

As the founder of Mahendru P.C., Mr. Mahendru has built a legal specialty navigating complex disputes between business partnerships before state and federal courts. He represents both employers and employees in litigation cases involving employment agreements, non-competition agreements, trade secret issues, severance agreements, wrongful terminations, and alleged violations of the Fair Standards Labor Act.

“To be included among this prestigious group of top practitioners is a great honor,” said Mr. Mahendru. “While we are driven by our dedication to serving clients, it is gratifying to know our peers also recognize the great work this firm generates. Thank you to everyone who provided testimonials and feedback to the Best Lawyers team and ultimately contributed to our placement on this year’s list.”

His expertise in the employment law realm has allowed him to serve as a regular contributor and commentator for trade publications and media outlets. Most recently, Mr. Mahendru was featured in the healthcare publication Part B News weighing in on furlough strategies for private physician groups. He also wrote on trade secrets litigation and the declining use of noncompete agreements for Texas Lawyer magazine.