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Sarah Worley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Sarah practices law in Troy, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Worley 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 Sarah Worley is held by other lawyers.
Norah Jones is a founder and principal of C3 Legal LLC. Norah’s practice focuses primarily on representing public charities and private foundations. She also advises family offices and founders in the creation and operation of new philanthropic vehicles. She has a particular passion for organizations focused on economic justice and community safety.
Daniel J. Naggiar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Daniel J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel J. Naggiar since 2023. 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 Daniel J. Naggiar is held by other lawyers.
Thomas A. Brumgardt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Thomas A. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas A. Brumgardt since 2014. 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...
Lauren L. Wood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Insurance. Lauren L. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren L. Wood 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 Lauren L. Wood is held by other lawyers.
John Bode concentrates his practice on labor relations and employment opportunity. For more than three decades, John has served as lead trial counsel in numerous cases before state and federal agencies and courts and the National Labor Relations Board. He has extensive experience representing many prominent national, regional and Tennessee employers in union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, arbitrations, strikes, decertification petitions, wage and hour and other state and federal...
Frank Caprio chairs the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. He focuses on intellectual property law and assists clients in the protection and use of their intellectual property rights, and in the litigation of various technology-related disputes involving patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and computer issues. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America in both Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology Law. He is a retired ...
Helena M. Tetzeli is a partner at Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. Her practice focuses on business immigration, commercial litigation, and representation and advice to business and institutional clients. Ms. Tetzeli has a nationwide reputation as a leading immigration attorney. She is frequently asked to write and speak on immigration law topics. Her primary immigration practice areas include E and L visas, EB -5 visas, Extraordinary Ability visas and National Interest Waivers for clie...
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Justin Reiter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Justin practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Reiter 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 Justin Reiter is held by other lawyers.
Asiya Khan is an associate in the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Group. Her practice focuses on representing and advising clients in corporate governance matters, negotiations, and bankruptcy proceedings. After graduating from law school, Asiya clerked for the Hon. Susan D. Barrett of the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of Georgia, where she drafted opinions, orders, official letters, criminal referrals, and bench memoranda related to hearings, t...
Dylan W. Benac is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Dylan W. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Dylan W. Benac 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 Dylan W. Benac is held by other lawyers.
Ethan Malark is an associate attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson, focusing his practice on mergers and acquisition, business and corporate law and real estate law. Ethan’s practice is driven by his passion for business and his intense curiosity. After working in a broad range of industries from logistics and sales to excavation and construction, Ethan found that practicing law allows him to effectively work in all of the industries that he loves. Each client’s unique business satis...
William E. Eye is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. William E. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized William E. Eye 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 William E. Eye is held by other law...
Logan Stevens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Logan practices law in Fort Wayne, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Logan Stevens 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 Logan Stevens is held by other lawyers.
Carlos M. De la Cruz III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Carlos M. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Carlos M. De la Cruz III 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 Carlos M. De la Cruz III is held by other lawyers.
Matthew F. Policastro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Matthew F. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew F. Policastro 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 Matthew F. Policastro is held by other lawyers.
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