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Is New Always Better?

Janice Zhou

The rapid rise of gentrification in major cities leaves residents wondering.

Clash Across the Channel

Peter Rosher and Clément Fouchard

The diametric opposition of decisions reached by French and English courts in a recent arbitration case shows how profound cultural differences between international jurisdictions can lead to maddening legal uncertainty.

The 2021 Best Lawyers in Northern California

Best Lawyers

Featuring the top legal talent in the Northern California area.

Tackling the Dangers Student-Athletes Face

Justin Smulison

Steve Yerrid discusses how his trailblazing advocacy for student-athlete safety helped create new protocols that have prevented injuries and saved lives.

As Courts Grapple With the COVID-19 Pandemic, Scarlett Law Group Adapts

Sean Stonefield

Best Lawyers honoree Randall Scarlett on obtaining results despite unprecedented challenges.

Ones to Watch Lawyers

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Janelle E. Sharer

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

New Orleans, Louisiana

Recognized in:

Litigation - Labor and Employment | Commercial Litigation

Jonathan R. Kolodziej

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Birmingham, Alabama

Recognized in:

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

Laura C. Cannon

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

New Orleans, Louisiana

Recognized in:

Insurance Law

Jonathan E. Schulz

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Charlotte, North Carolina

Recognized in:

Appellate Practice | Litigation - Securities

Joseph J. Kagan

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

San Diego, California

Recognized in:

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

David F. Koehler

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Little Rock, Arkansas

Recognized in:

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Cristina I. Calvar

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

New York, New York

Recognized in:

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Jeril A. Philip

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

New York, New York

Recognized in:

Banking and Finance Law

Kelsey E. Stegall

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Las Vegas, Nevada

Recognized in:

Labor and Employment Law - Management

Jacklyn A. Zitelli

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Uniondale, New York

Recognized in:

Real Estate Law

Our firm recently received a call from a prospective client who had found us via the Best Lawyers Web Site. They told us that they were impressed that our firm had so many attorneys listed. We met with them, presented our credentials, and got the business, thanks in part to the initial contact through Best Lawyers in America.

Jennifer P. Habib

Former Director of Business Development

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The 2021 Northern California's Best Lawyers publication includes an interview with Scarlett Law and the impact of gentrification on California's biggest cities.