Lathrop GPM LLP
About Lathrop GPM LLP
Lathrop GPM LLP is a leading law firm with 116 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 51 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1987. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Lathrop GPM LLP has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Labor and Employment Law - Management, and Labor Law - Management.
Lathrop GPM LLP also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Lathrop GPM LLP has 123 rankings in practice areas including: Employment Law - Individuals, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - ERISA, Nonprofit / Charities Law, and Tax Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 5 practice areas per publication.
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
Alma Soongi Beck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Alma Soongi, who practices law in Redwood Shores, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alma Soongi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Jeffrey E. Essner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Jeffrey E., who practices law in San Jose, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey E. 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...
Laurie-Ann D. Look is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Laurie-Ann D., who practices law in Redwood Shores, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laurie-Ann D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Lisa H. Stalteri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Lisa H., who practices law in Redwood Shores, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lisa H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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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