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Jennifer Secorski is a firm partner and dedicated attorney who joined ABC Law Centers (Reiter & Walsh, P.C.) in 2004. While attending law school, Jenni worked at the firm as a legal assistant, where she developed a deep commitment to advocating for children affected by birth injuries. After earning her law degree, she chose to continue her work with the firm as an attorney and was promoted to Partner in 2021. Jenni received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, Dear...
James C. Meyer is co-chair of Riker Danzig’s Public Utilities Practice Group and a founding partner of its multi-disciplinary Energy Group. Mr. Meyer focuses primarily on energy, telecommunications, and other public utility and regulatory matters. Much of his energy work centers on representing investor-owned electric utilities to obtain approval of their programs and investments while ensuring that they can charge rates that allow them to cover all their costs and earn a reasonable ret...
David Matheson, a partner in the firm’s Business practice, brings value to clients by providing strategic and practical advice. He has more than 20 years of experience in counseling on corporate governance matters, raising capital through public and private equity and debt offerings, and acquiring and disposing of businesses and assets. David advises domestic and foreign public companies — including controlled companies and master limited partnerships — on their SEC and secu...
Dean has extensive experience representing school districts throughout the state in matters involving general school law and federal special education law. He is also an AV-rated jury trial lawyer with trial experience in the area of commercial litigation, products liability defense and municipal representation. He has represented manufacturers, distributors, banks, retailers and developers in complex commercial litigation, including computer conversion, anti-trust, products liability, breach...
David has nearly 30 years of experience practicing litigation in a variety of practice areas, including labor and employment, commercial, and products liability matters. A Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, he has particularly extensive experience in non-compete and trade secret matters. David is recognized in Chambers USA and other publications.
Brian Early is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Brian practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Early 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 Bri...
William F. Dow III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. William F. practices law in New Haven, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized William F. Dow III since 1993. 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 F. Dow III is held b...
Brian F. Laule joined Bye, Goff & Rohde in 2007. Licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota, he practices exclusively in the area of personal injury law plaintiffs and has handled cases across the Midwest. For Brian, personal injury law has never just been a profession—it's been a calling to stand up for people when they're at their most vulnerable. When someone has been seriously injured through no fault of their own, they need an advocate who will fight tirelessly on their behalf, and th...
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Karl F. Kumli is an associate in the Denver, Colorado, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Focused on assisting clients in navigating questions related to safety and health concerns in the workplace, Karl’s experience includes both a background as in-house counsel as well as outside advisor. This perspective allows Karl to better understand the needs and constraints clients face in overcoming questions about workplace safety. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Karl represented companies before st...
Brian Patton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Brian practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Patton 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 Brian Patton is held by other lawyers.
Paige Lawrence is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Paige practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Paige Lawrence 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 Paige Lawrence is held by other lawyers.
Professional Experience Shawn practices in the firm’s litigation department, handling personal injury, commercial, and real estate litigation. He has experience representing clients in all phases of litigation in Washington courts. He also practices in the firm’s insurance coverage group, in disputes between policy holders and their insurance companies and supports the firm’s health care department, handling matters ranging from HIPAA and risk management for health care faci...
Michael F. Hyland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Michael F. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Michael F. Hyland 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 Michael F. Hyland is held by other lawyers.
Afsanieh Rassti’s practice areas include estate planning, probate, trust administration, and trust and estate litigation. A Dallas native who grew up in Fountain Hills, Arizona, Afsanieh earned her bachelor’s, master’s and law degrees at Arizona State University. While a student at the ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, she served on the executive council of the Pro Bono Board and helped create the Law Society of Human Rights to support law students in human right...
Jack Vrablik is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Jack practices law in Morristown, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Jack Vrablik 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 Jack Vrablik is held by other lawyers.
Martin Strauch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Martin practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Martin Strauch 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 Martin Strauch is held by other lawyers.
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