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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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Jonathan A. Sprague

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Houston, Texas

Recognized in:

Labor and Employment Law - Management

Nicholas J. Pieczonka

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio

Recognized in:

Commercial Litigation | Construction Law | Real Estate Law

Libby Deshaies

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Recognized in:

Commercial Litigation

Kerri L. Smith

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Baltimore, Maryland

Recognized in:

Administrative / Regulatory Law | Litigation - Real Estate

Rachel S. Winkler

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Washington, District of Columbia

Recognized in:

Immigration Law

Abraham Kannof

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Recognized in:

Real Estate Law

Margaret V. Glass

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

New Orleans, Louisiana

Recognized in:

Real Estate Law

Lauren A. Dorsett

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Seattle, Washington

Recognized in:

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Michael A. Fernández

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

New York, New York

Recognized in:

Commercial Litigation | Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jeffrey H. McClelland

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Denver, Colorado

Recognized in:

Labor and Employment Law - Management

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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.