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The Year’s Best in the Eyes of Their Peers
“Lawyer of the Year” Honorees
Todd A. Holleman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Securities. Todd A., who practices law in Detroit, Michigan, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Todd A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Florence Richardson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Florence, who practices law in Latham, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Florence is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael Peck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Michael, who practices law in Fort Worth, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Claire Hurley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Claire, who practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Claire is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Chris Lenzo is a partner in the New Jersey law firm of Lenzo & Reis, LLC. He represents employees in employment law matters, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, trial litigation, and appellate litigation of claims of discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, wrongful discharge, failure to accommodate disabilities, family and medical leave violations, breach of contract, and wage and hour violations. In his practice, Chris has litigated several reported cases, some ...
Joshua S. Ganz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Information Technology Law, IT Outsourcing Law and Technology Law. Joshua S., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Maureen Brennan Gershanik is a partner in Fishman Haygood’s Business Section. She practices primarily in the areas of corporate law and governance, securities law, and mergers and acquisitions. She also advises clients on ESG initiatives. Maureen has an active business transactional and advisory practice. She works with clients on public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, acquisition transactions, restructuring transactions, business separations, new business formation...
J. Lee Brown concentrates his practice on estate planning, tax, corporate, real estate and nonprofit matters. He serves private clients in the areas of estate planning, wills and trusts, probate and small business planning. He counsels corporate and business clients regarding tax planning, corporate and entity formation, and tax-exempt organizations and related matters. Lee has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates and for Tax Law for more than 10 years.
"Ones to Watch" Recipients
Daniel Boswell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law. Daniel, who practices law in Louisville, Kentucky, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian Cooley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Brian, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jerod M. Rigoni is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Tallahassee (FL) office where his practice focuses on workers’ compensation. He is admitted to practice before all state courts in Florida, the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida and the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Jerod earned his bachelor’s degree, cum laude , from Georgia Southern University. He then earned his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law, where he was a ...
Anthony Copple is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Anthony, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kayli D. Smendec is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Kayli D., who practices law in Tampa, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kayli D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kelsey L. Berns 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. Kelsey L., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelsey L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Caitlyn Ryan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Caitlyn, who practices law in Garden City, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caitlyn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ashley W. Edwards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Ashley W., who practices law in Woodland Hills, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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Athea Trial Lawyers was formed only a year ago by several prestigious lawyers seeking justice for their clients, and together they are making history.
Safety Matters Beyond the Courtroom
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As courts reopen, one of the nation’s leading brain injury authorities, Randall H. Scarlett intends to reach new heights in the pursuit of justice for victims.
A Roadmap for Safety in D.C.
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Three-time “Lawyer of The Year” Patrick Regan explains how we can protect cyclists from injury and the city from more litigation.
Unwavering Dedication to Clients
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Trial attorneys Michael Lyons and Chris Simmons find motivation when the result means everything.
Dan Sciano Renaissance Lawyer
by Justin Smulison
Tinsman & Sciano recently celebrated 50 years as greater San Antonio’s leading trial law firm for civil litigation and personal injury. Daniel J.T. Sciano obtained judgments for his clients in both Federal and State courthouses in 2021. A trial lawyer with many talents and diverse knowledge of the law.
