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Wallace is an experienced trial and appellate attorney, with over 60 jury trials in state and federal courts throughout the Southeast, and approximately 100 bench trials, jury trials, and arbitration trials, as well as numerous appeals in the South Carolina appellate courts and the United States Courts of Appeals for the First, Fourth, Sixth, and Eleventh Circuits. His practice involves complex securities, corporate, and intellectual property cases, as well as news media and First Amendment d...
Rahul Ravipudi has spent his legal career representing handling catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, involving commercial vehicles, pedestrians, industrial or construction accidents, and dangerous conditions of public and private property. He also represents consumers in class actions against businesses who engage in unfair and illegal business practices. Recently, Mr. Ravipudi recovered $10 million for the family of an independent truck driver killed by an intoxicated heavy lift ope...
Lindsey White is an experienced litigator who represents management in employment cases in state and federal court, and before state, federal, and local administrative agencies. She represents a wide range of clients including nonprofits, health care institutions, government contractors, and insurance companies. She has successfully tried cases before juries. Lindsey works closely with clients to develop strategies to address employment claims, including recommending and providing representat...
Bobby Rives is a native of Huntsville, Alabama, and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1996. He received his B.S.B.A. from Auburn University in Montgomery in 1990 and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Alabama in 1996. While at the University of Alabama, Bobby was a Student Editor for the American Journal of Tax Policy. In addition, Bobby was awarded the University of Alabama Federal Tax Clinic Scholarship. Bobby concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and finance...
Beverly A. Pohl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Beverly A., who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Beverly A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
With nearly 20 years of experience, Sheela practices in the areas of water planning, water adjudications, water quality permitting and environmental compliance. Her clients include municipalities, special districts, mining companies, developers, trade associations, and a wide variety of businesses regulated by the government. By taking a collaborative and reasonable approach, Sheela has a track record of successfully negotiating agreeable resolutions between her clients, state and federal age...
A trusted advocate and accomplished litigator, Jim Phillips advises and represents businesses, business people and professionals in litigation and other disputes with third parties and the government. He is frequently called upon to take the lead in disputes in the public eye. For a full list of Jim's representative experience, please click on the Experience tab. Jim Phillips is frequently called upon by businesses, professional firms, educational institutions, individuals, and municipalities...
Richard A. O’Connor has dedicated his professional career to the representation of physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice litigation and has more than 30 years experience in such endeavors. Attorney O’Connor has tried numerous cases alleging medical malpractice in both the State and Federal Courts and has additionally handled appeals to the Connecticut appellate level courts. Attorney O’Connor also represents physicians with Department of Public Health matters from ...
"Ones to Watch" Recipients
Sam Jacobs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Sam, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Khasim K. Lockhart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Khasim K., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Khasim K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Melissa Tulis-Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Melissa, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
J.D. Easley is a Partner in the Alpharetta office, practicing in personal injury, general liability, premises liability, and insurance coverage matters. He also represents law firms and attorneys in professional malpractice matters. Prior to joining HBS, J.D. represented employers and insurers in workers’ compensation cases, handling cases from the trial level to the Georgia Court of Appeals. He also trained business owners and managers to ensure compliance with requirements and anticip...
Matthew A. Filippini serves as an associate in the Naples office of Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, where he is a valued member of the firm’s litigation group. His practice centers on civil matters, including but not limited to commercial, fiduciary, and insurance litigation. Matthew regularly appears before Florida state and federal courts, where he represents plaintiffs and defendants in all capacities, including as individuals and corporate entities. Matthew obtained his Bachelor of Bus...
Nicole D. Allen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nicole D., who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tammy Y. Lam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Energy Law and Project Finance Law. Tammy Y., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tammy Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sara A. Clasper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Sara A., who practices law in Potomac, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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