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“Lawyer of the Year” Honorees
Toby Brown is a tenacious litigator who has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients over the course of his career. Unwavering in his commitment, Toby has earned national recognition as a top trial attorney and is known for his work in representing clients during some of the most traumatic and transformational times in their lives. For over thirty years, he has successfully handled a wide variety of cases including medical malpractice, consumer products ...
Kevin D. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kevin D., who practices law in Tampa, Florida, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Leslie Parker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Health Care Law. Leslie, who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leslie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeff Mandel is the managing partner of the firm’s Orlando office. With over 30 years of experience, he has developed a reputation for being a reliable and efficient counselor and advocate for private and public-sector employers in all aspects of employment and traditional labor law. Jeff partners with businesses to solve their employment-related issues including: employment discrimination and retaliation, civil rights, disabilities, family and medical leave, military leave, employment p...
Attorney Brian J. Lenahan concentrates his practice on assisting the seriously injured. He has a strong interest in cases in the fields of personal injury, motor vehicle/truck accident litigation, premises liability and workers' compensation. Attorney Lenahan is a principal of the Firm, joining the practice in 1987. He is a graduate of the Villanova University School of Law and The University of Scranton. Brian Lenahan is licensed to practice in all local and state courts as well as the Unite...
Scott Alexander served as the managing partner of Murphy Austin from 2012 to 2024. Scott practices business and commercial litigation throughout all California state and federal courts, with a primary emphasis in construction and real estate litigation, public contracts and complex contract disputes. Scott routinely represents public entities, private owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and architects and engineers on a broad array of issues within the construction industry, includin...
Christopher R. Nolan is a litigation attorney in Holland & Knight's New York office and serves as co-chair of the firm's Transportation and Infrastructure Industry Sector Group. Mr. Nolan has spent the past decade settling or mediating cases to resolution before filing a suit, before end of fact discovery in filed cases, before the end of expert discovery, before trial, and all the moments in between in regard to court cases and arbitrations around the world. When the opposing counsel or ...
"Ones to Watch" Recipients
Katelyn is a member of Butler Snow’s Commercial Litigation group. Before joining the firm, she earned a master’s degree in education through the Memphis Teacher Residency and taught middle school math for five years in Memphis’s public schools. Following her time in the classroom, Katelyn earned her J.D., magna cum laude , from the University of Memphis, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of The University of Memphis Law Review . She then clerked for Judge Thomas L. Parker ...
Elle Hayes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Project Finance Law. Elle, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Peter J. Berg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Peter J., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
BACKGROUND Bilal Adra focuses his practice on patent preparation and prosecution of software, artificial intelligence, Internet technology, and telecommunications technology matters. He received his B.S. (magna cum laude) in Computer Science from North Central College (2016), with a minor in Business Administration, and his J.D. (cum laude) from the University of Illinois College of Law (2019). While attending the University of Illinois College of Law, Bilal received the Joseph M. Barich Exce...
Sharon Paris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Sharon, who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sharon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elliot Kerzner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Elliot, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elliot is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Locke Bell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Locke, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Locke is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
James R. Browning focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and products liability. He has experience in many aspects of civil litigation, including conducting legal research, drafting and arguing motions, preparing expert witnesses, taking depositions, and preparing post-trial briefings. Jim has also conducted expert witness cross-examination during jury trials.
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Rewriting 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 One Verdict at a Time
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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.
by Justin Smulison
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.
