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Matthew D. Friedlander is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Matthew D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew D. Friedlander 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 Matthew D. Friedlander is held by other lawyers.
Lawrence (Larry) J. Buckfire is the managing partner and lead trial attorney at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. The Michigan personal injury law firm has six attorneys who specialize in serious injury, accident, and medical malpractice cases. The firm represents clients throughout the State of Michigan. Lawrence earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University School of Law in 1989. He has been in privat...
Harry H. Samarghachian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Harry H. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Harry H. Samarghachian since 2021. 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 Harry H. Samarghachian is he...
Kaara Lind is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Kaara practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Kaara Lind 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 Kaara Lind is held by other l...
Philip M. Hastings is president, director and shareholder of Cleveland, Waters and Bass, P.A. in Concord, where he focuses his practice in real estate development and finance, land use and zoning, commercial transactions, commercial lending, and leasing. He graduated summa cum laude with a BA from Connecticut College in 1988 and earned his JD from Harvard Law School in 1993. Mr. Hastings is a member of the American Bar Association, the New Hampshire Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Asso...
Having worked in human resources and management in the private sector, Katy Rand brings hands-on experience to her practice. Her client work primarily involves employment law, with a focus on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage / hour issues. Katy helps employers avoid litigation, counseling them on compliance and employee relations issues and, where appropriate, negotiating early resolution of disputes. She also has an active litigation practice, routinely advocating on behalf ...
With more than 15 years of practice in corporate and securities law and mergers and acquisitions, Will successfully counsel clients in all aspects of public and private company representation. Will's practice is focused on: Mergers and acquisitions Private placements Reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 General corporate governance matters Will is a graduate of the University of Florida's Fredric G. Levin College of Law, where he served as galleys editor of the Flor...
Scott represents clients in the preparation and administration of Wills, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Business Entities, Durable Powers of Attorney, Living Wills and Charitable Organizations. The majority of his practice is focused on high net worth individuals and families with an emphasis on planning to minimize gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. Scott also represents individual and corporate trustees in litigation involving estates and trusts. He is a frequent au...
"Ones to Watch" Recipients
Emily Yu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Government Relations Practice. Emily practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Emily Yu 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 Emily Yu is held by other lawyers.
Chris S. Tribbey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Chris S. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Chris S. Tribbey 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 Chris S. Tribbey is held by other lawyers.
Lindsey M. Hay litigates complex civil and criminal cases at both the state and federal levels. Her practice focuses on clients facing investigations brought by federal and state law enforcement agencies and regulators, and all types of civil litigation. She has also handled a number of student discipline matters, including an affirmative lawsuit under Title IX against a major private university and has argued before the California Court of Appeal. Before joining the Firm, Ms. Hay served as L...
Heidi R. Thole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Heidi R. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Heidi R. Thole since 2021. 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 Heidi R. Thole is held by other lawyers.
Ashley Alger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Ashley practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley Alger 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 Ashley Alger is held by other lawyers.
Timothy McLister is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Government Relations Practice and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Timothy practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy McLister 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 Timothy McLister is held by other ...
Anna Wortham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Anna practices law in Frisco, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Anna Wortham since 2024. 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 Anna Wortham is held by other lawyers.
Kaitlin G. Blakely is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Family Law. Kaitlin G. practices law in Batesville, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Kaitlin G. Blakely 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 Kaitlin G. Blakely is held by other lawyers.
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