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The Best Lawyers in Northern California

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Our 2022 Best Lawyers in Northern California publication features top-ranked legal talent in Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and Santa Rosa.

What the Cruise Ship Industry Isn’t Telling

The Reality the Cruise Ship Industry Doesn’t Want You To Know

Justin Smulison

These cruise ship passengers planned for vacation and celebration, but their voyages ended in tragedy and catastrophe. Learn from their stories before buying your next ticket.

Maritime Lawyers for Personal Injury Cases

How Injury Lawyers Can Keep Their Heads Above Water by Referring Maritime Cases

Justin Smuilson

The maritime lawyers at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. are ready to help injury lawyers fight for their clients in catastrophic cruise ship injuries.

Capitol Hill Facebook Whistleblower Testimony

Facebook Whistleblower Testimony Shines A Light On Credibility Factor

Justin Smulison

Landmark whistleblower testimony was provided on Capitol Hill which may have a national—and even worldwide—effect on how governments regulate Big Tech companies.

Midwest "Lawyer of the Year" Honorees

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We asked our "Lawyer of the Year" recipients in the Midwest what they found most rewarding and most challenging about their fields of law. Here is what they had to say.

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Braden M. Wayne

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Recognized in:

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law | Commercial Litigation

Kristy Banda

Ones to Watch Since: 2022

Location:

Round Rock, Texas

Recognized in:

Family Law

Blake R. Hartz

Ones to Watch Since: 2022

Location:

Indianapolis, Indiana

Recognized in:

Intellectual Property Law | Patent Law

Julian L. Bibb IV

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Nashville, Tennessee

Recognized in:

Intellectual Property Law

Charlotte Melbinger Bhandari

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

New York, New York

Recognized in:

Corporate Law

Jonathan W. Cranz

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Fort Worth, Texas

Recognized in:

Public Finance Law

Veronica D. Brown-Moseley

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Richmond, Virginia

Recognized in:

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Khail A. Parris

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Lancaster, California

Recognized in:

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Nick Klimas

Ones to Watch Since: 2022

Location:

Denver, Colorado

Recognized in:

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

R. Aaron "Aaron" Chastain

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Birmingham, Alabama

Recognized in:

Banking and Finance Law | Financial Services Regulation Law | Litigation - Banking and Finance

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The 2022 Northern California's Best Lawyers publication includes an article about Randall H. Scarlett and his firm's work for victims of traumatic brain injuries.