Alan Sacks

As a founding partner of Hellmuth & Johnson, David has been creating strategic advantages for clients since the firm’s inception. He works with a diverse group of small, medium, and large businesses, financial institutions, non profit entities and individuals, primarily assisting in matters involving real estate, corporations, collection/creditor remedies, banking and financial, and business matters. David also represents a significant number of condominium and townhouse association...

Allison Libeu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Allison practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Allison Libeu 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 Allison Libeu is held by other l...

Courtney E. McGuinn, Co-Chair of the Women’s Initiative, concentrates her practice on virtually all aspects of commercial real estate, including financing, acquisition and development. She has experience with restructuring and modifying distressed loans and drafting multi-party loan agreements and modifications. Courtney represents institutional lenders and investment banks in various aspects of loan origination for all types of commercial real estate financing, including hotel, multi-f...

Geoff Sherman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Geoff practices law in Weston, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Geoff Sherman 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 Geoff Sherman is held by other lawyers.

Robert advises employers, fiduciaries, and service providers on the design, implementation, and ongoing compliance of qualified retirement plans and employee benefits programs. Based in San Francisco, California, he represents clients in matters involving Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law , including compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and guidance issued by the Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Service. With more than 15 years of experience, Robert counsels clients on a broa...

Emil Ovbiagele is a powerhouse in both the legal landscape and the entrepreneurial arena. He represents clients in civil litigation and employment law matters, and counsels closely held businesses. Born in Nigeria and now a beacon in America, his journey is a testament to relentless ambition and achievement. As the dynamic Founder of OVB Law & Consulting, S.C., Emil is a legal gladiator, a trailblazer, and an entrepreneurial visionary. Imagine graduating at 19, becoming an attorney at 22,...

Allison represents real estate developers, institutional investors, corporations, commercial lenders, REITs, and private equity investors in a variety of complex real estate development, finance, leasing, and land use matters. Allison’s practice encompasses real estate development, zoning and entitlements, real estate finance, and large-scale commercial transactions nationwide. Allison advises clients across all market sectors, including mixed-use, industrial, retail, office, hospitalit...

Bill advises businesses and organizations on energy related matters, strategic planning initiatives regarding economic development, state and federal regulatory affairs, and policy decisions. He also advises clients on local, state and federal governmental affairs. Bill is noted for his experience in regulatory policies and legislation related to electricity, gas, water, cable television, and telecommunications services. He served as Chairman of the New York State Public Service Commission (N...

For more than two decades, private debt providers and banks have turned to Derek Ladgenski to advise on their most complicated and challenging debt financing deals. Derek helps his clients close complex financings quickly and efficiently, without surprises or delays, and builds their relationships and market presence along the way. Derek counsels lead arrangers, administrative agents and lenders on cash-flow acquisition and recapitalization financings, "take private" transactions and debt fin...

Thomas R. Julian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Thomas R. practices law in Madison, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas R. Julian 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 ...