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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

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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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Youngwook Park

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Reston, Virginia

Recognized in:

Immigration Law

Amanda Gunter

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Orlando, Florida

Recognized in:

Commercial Litigation

Philip O. Shapiro

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

New York, New York

Recognized in:

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Megan A. Van Pelt

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Indianapolis, Indiana

Recognized in:

Insurance Law | Workers' Compensation Law - Employers | Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants | Litigation - Labor and Employment

Jessica R. Watson

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Recognized in:

Commercial Litigation

Paige D. Bartholomew

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Uniondale, New York

Recognized in:

Commercial Litigation

Amy Foster Bower

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Charleston, South Carolina

Recognized in:

Insurance Law | Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Taylor D. Sztainer

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Recognized in:

Commercial Litigation

Isaac Figueras

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Rochester, New York

Recognized in:

Corporate Law | Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Russell R. O'Brien

Ones to Watch Since: 2021

Location:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Recognized in:

Commercial Litigation

Many lawyers appreciate the ground-breaking work which is done by The Best Lawyers in America. Most people ignore the numerous copycats which have followed in your footsteps.

Jeffrey M. Smith

Greenbery Traurig, Atlanta, Georgia

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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.