Anders H. Liland

Lavern was named FordHarrison's first Talent and Recruiting Partner in 2018. In this new role, Lavern is responsible for recruiting and developing lawyers firm-wide. She will oversee the hiring and on-boarding of new lawyers, manage utilization and workflow, and design and implement talent development initiatives to support the career growth of our lawyers. Lavern concentrates her practice on defending employers in discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, whistle-blower, retaliation, employ...

Kevin Reed has practiced health law for over 30 years and is Board Certified in both Health Law and Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Reed primarily assists hospitals and health care systems with regulatory and compliance issues, complex transactional issues, the creation of hospital districts, financing and construction of new facilities, the formation of non-profit organizations, and medical staff peer review matters. He has served as General Counsel for the...

David Ayers was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1983 and is admitted to all state and federal courts in Mississippi and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He also has handled cases in a number of other states under pro hac vice privileges. David's experience includes commercial litigation, premises litigation and general personal injury litigation, with an emphasis on automotive, heavy equipment, industrial equipment and recreational product litigation. His cases of ...

Fred Neufeld is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Fred practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Fred Neufeld since 2020. 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 Fred Neufeld is held by other lawyers.

Eric's practice experience encompasses various areas of civil litigation, including real property, business, and commercial litigation; zoning and land use issues; disputes involving community associations; and insurance coverage disputes. He is a member of the Zoning, Planning and Land Use Section Council of the North Carolina State Bar Association and leads the firm's Eminent Domain practice. Eric has handled numerous cases in State and Federal court from the investigation stage through app...

Alan P. Riffel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Alan P. practices law in Cerritos, California Best Lawyers has recognized Alan P. Riffel 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 Alan P. Riffel is held by other lawyers.

Mark Pifko, a Shareholder at Baron & Budd, specializes in the prosecution of high-profile and complex cases against multi-national corporations. Mr. Pifko’s cases have addressed corporate fraud and wrongdoing across a broad array of business areas, including in the financial services, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries. Since joining the Los Angeles office of Baron & Budd in 2011, Mr. Pifko’s efforts have led to the return of billions of dollars to victims and have ...

Kenneth P. Kansa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Kenneth P. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth P. Kansa 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 Kenneth P. Kansa is held...

Laura Tetrault is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Laura practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Tetrault since 2022. 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 Laura Tetrault is held by other lawyers.

Joseph J. Pasquarella is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Joseph J. practices law in Canton, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph J. Pasquarella 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 Joseph J. Pasquarella is held by other lawyers.