Lathrop GPM LLP
About Lathrop GPM LLP
Lathrop GPM LLP is a respected presence in 16 local jurisdictions in the US, with 102 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and 21 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Since receiving its first individual recognition in 1987, the firm has continued to excel across an exceptionally broad range of practice areas, including:
- Corporate Governance Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Gaming Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Environmental
- Public Finance Law
- Trade Secrets Law
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These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Lathrop GPM LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Boulder, Colorado
- Chicago, Illinois
- Clayton, Missouri
- Dallas, Texas
- Denver, Colorado
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Los Angeles, California
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Redwood Shores, California
- Sacramento, California
- San Jose, California
- St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Washington, District of Columbia
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Recognized Lawyers at Lathrop GPM LLP
Darin Donovan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Darin, who practices law in Redwood Shores, California, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Steven Ellenberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Steven, who practices law in San Jose, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Erika is the Co-chair of Hopkins & Carley's Trust and Estate Litigation practice. She represents and advises professional fiduciaries, trustees, beneficiaries, high net-worth individuals, family offices, and businesses on a range of trust and estate litigation and trust administration matters.
John Golden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. John, who practices law in Redwood Shores, California, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Dori is the Co-chair of Hopkins & Carley’s Litigation Department. She represents a wide range of clients in complex real estate, land use, and business litigation matters. Dori regularly represents developers and property owners in disputes involving: Real estate purchase and sale transactions Real estate investment fraud Commercial landlord-tenant Boundary and property lines Easements Dori also regularly appears on behalf of clients at City Council meetings, Planning Commission mee...
Ellen McKissock is a trial lawyer and Chair of Hopkins & Carley’s Trust & Estate Litigation Practice. With more than 30 years of experience, Ellen has litigated hundreds of cases covering every aspect of trust and estate litigation, including: Financial elder abuse Invalidating marriages Will and trust contests Dissolution of partnerships Recovery of trust assets Removal of trustees Complex accountings and conservatorships In addition to numerous trials, Ellen has represented cl...
Charles H. Packer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates. Charles H., who practices law in San Jose, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jay Ross is Co-chair of Hopkins & Carley’s Litigation Department. He handles contract, fulfillment, and payment disputes as well as real estate disputes, including construction, purchase and sale transactions, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, easements, and land use. A wide variety of businesses associated with the real estate industry rely on Jay to apply his years of business litigation experience and practical approach to solve their problems. These include: Commercial genera...
Lucas Coe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. Lucas, who practices law in San Jose, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lucas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bradley Dlatt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Bradley, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bradley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Marie Gribble is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Marie, who practices law in Redwood Shores, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sara Hire is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Sara, who practices law in San Jose, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
H. Shinny Liu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. H. Shinny, who practices law in San Jose, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which H. Shinny is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael W.M. Manoukian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael W.M., who practices law in San Jose, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael W.M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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