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John F. Haviland, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. John F. practices law in Dayton, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized John F. Haviland, Jr. since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John F. Haviland, Jr. is held by other lawyers.
Trevor Haynes practices in the area of business and finance, with a focus on real estate, banking, and commercial transactions. His experience includes public finance transactions, public private partnerships, and economic development incentives. Trevor's practice also includes representing banking and lending institutions and borrowers in financing transactions; drafting and negotiating contracts, purchase agreements, leases, and servitude agreements; representing buyers and sellers in the a...
Ted Waskowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - Municipal, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Ted practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Ted Waskowski since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regar...
Zachary Mandell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Zachary practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Zachary Mandell since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which ...
Kevin is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Fellow in the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. Kevin has been listed in the Best Lawyers of America since 2008 and Chamber's USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business since 2006. He was named "Des Moines Construction Lawyer of the Year" in 2015 and 2017 by Best Lawyers of America.Kevin maintains a trial practice in the area of professional negligence, in the defense of physicians, attorneys, architects and engineers, as well as ...
Stephen Hale’s practice includes commercial and tort litigation. He has represented clients in industries such as telecommunications, heavy and light manufacturing, automotive wholesale and retail, software development, construction, and commercial and residential development. He is admitted to practice before the Utah Supreme Court and all state and federal courts in Utah, and the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Hale received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounti...
William H. Patrick, III concentrates his practice in corporate bankruptcy, corporate workouts, and financial restructuring, representing debtors, committees, trustees, equity investors, and other parties in interest. Billy has played major roles in the restructuring of casinos, utility companies, restaurant and fast food chains, hotels, television broadcast companies, orthodontic management companies, and resolving claims arising from asbestos, breast implants, nuclear radiation, and other ha...
Bill Norton focuses his practice in the business bankruptcy area, dealing in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, creditor rights and insolvency. He first became familiar with the bankruptcy law from his Dad who was a noted scholar and Bankruptcy Judge in Atlanta, Georgia. Bill went to Vanderbilt Law School intending to practice in bankruptcy law and has done so since 1984. Over more than 25 years of practice of bankruptcy and insolvency law, Bill has represented just about every kind of client i...
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Mariana Acedo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Mariana practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Mariana Acedo since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mariana Acedo is held by other lawyers.
Terry Ford II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Terry practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Terry Ford II since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Terry Ford II is held by other lawyers.
David Wallach is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. David practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized David Wallach since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David Wallach is held by other lawyers.
Samuel Garner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Samuel practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel Garner since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Samuel Garner is held by other lawyers.
Kian Tamaddoni has been an attorney with Benedon & Serlin LLP since 2020 and focuses his practice on Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Based in Woodland Hills, California, Kian has built his career around civil appeals and complex litigation matters. His professional connection to the firm began during his college years, when he worked as a law clerk during summer breaks, an experience that helped shape his long-term commitment to appellate advocacy. After graduating from the ...
Vanessa Garrido is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Vanessa practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Vanessa Garrido since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Vanessa Garrido is held by other lawyers.
Pia-Milan Green is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Pia-Milan practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Pia-Milan Green since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Pia-Milan Green is held by other lawyers.
Riley Miano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Riley practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Riley Miano since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Riley Miano is held by other lawyers.
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