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Norm is a member of the firm Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC and is a business attorney. Norm focuses his practice on lender representation through all phases of lending, from loan origination and renewals, to workouts and forbearance, litigation including foreclosures and bankruptcy proceedings, and assisting with liquidation of bank-owned assets. His extensive experience working closely with his clients throughout the life cycle of the lending relationship has provided him with insight in...
Ken Carlson is a senior litigator who has successfully defended companies in virtually every aspect of employment law. He also has a strong practice in drafting employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and noncompetition agreements, combined with a significant amount of work involving trade secret and noncompetition law. In addition to his litigation practice, Ken regularly advises employers on how to avoid problems before they occur, and helps companies protect their intellec...
Ken Najder is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He represents public and private companies regarding a variety of corporate and securities law matters. Ken concentrates his practice on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Ken’s securities law practice includes counseling public companies regarding their disclosure obligations, private placements for venture-stage companies, and public debt offerings...
Kelly L. Ovitt Puc is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Finance Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Kelly L., who practices law in Concord, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tanja L. Thompson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Tanja L., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tanja L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jason B. Yost is a Principal in the law firm of Mercer Thompson LLC. His practice focuses on representing both regulated and non-regulated energy companies in all aspects of domestic and international project development and finance, including the development, acquisition and sale, and ownership and operation of power projects. He has extensive experience drafting and negotiating equipment procurement agreements (turbine and balance of plant), engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) a...
Valerie T. Herring is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Valerie T., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Valerie T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Scott R. Murphy is a partner in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, office of Barnes & Thornburg, where he serves as vice chair of the firm's Construction Law Practice Group.Scott is also a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation practice group, where he concentrates his practice on business torts, contract disputes and securities fraud as well as shareholder oppression claims. A seasoned litigator, Scott has experience in numerous forums, including state and federal courts, arbitration tribun...
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Isabelle Janssen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation. Isabelle, who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Isabelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kerensa H. Gimre is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Kerensa H., 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 Kerensa H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joseph Blackman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Joseph, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Marissa C. Krumm focuses her practice on mass tort, complex commercial litigation and product liability defense. She represents clients in the health care, chemical and manufacturing industries in commercial disputes, product liability matters and class actions. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/krumm-marissa-c/
Jeffrey A. Dennhardt's practice focuses on complex and high-stakes intellectual property and patent litigation matters, representing technology-focused and life sciences clients. Mr. Dennhardt has represented clients in US district courts, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the US International Trade Commission as well as in multinational litigations. Mr. Dennhardt has also counseled clients and assisted with matters before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, including inter ...
William Stone is an associate attorney in the Tax Controversy and Litigation group in the Atlanta office. His practice focuses on representing clients in all levels of their matters with the IRS, from examination and appeals to litigation in the U.S. Tax Court and Federal District Court. Prior to joining Chamberlain, William served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph W. Nega of the United States Tax Court. During law school, William worked as a student attorney and graduate research assist...
Marshall Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Marshall, who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marshall is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hayk Ghalumyan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Hayk, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hayk is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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