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Area of Emphasis Laura Stone is a member of the Corporate and Commercial and the Public Sector groups at Babst Calland. Her practice focuses primarily on counseling corporate and nonprofit clients in the areas of business planning, acquisitions, real estate and commercial transactions. Mrs. Stone also provides legal services to municipal clients, with emphasis on land use planning and development matters. Background Prior to joining the firm, Mrs. Stone was a partner with two Pittsburgh law f...

Peter M. Gillon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Peter M., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Toll is a trusted advisor for his clients in the leasing, purchase and sale of real estate properties. For more than two decades, he has partnered with clients on a wide range of real estate needs across the country, including private equity investors, commercial and mixed-use real estate developers, and family-owned real estate investment companies. Chris has extensive experience with leasing retail, office, industrial, medical and mixed-use properties. Chris also handles build-to-suit...

Liam Y. Braber is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Liam Y., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Liam Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

George L. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. George L., who practices law in Greenwich, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. George practices in all areas of estate and trust planning and administration, including advising individuals on th...

Ian Silver is counsel in Seward & Kissel’s Real Estate Group where he specializes in commercial leasing law and transactions. He has extensive experience representing both landlords and tenants in the leasing of all classes of commercial properties throughout the United States, including office, retail and industrial space. In addition to the lease, Ian assists clients through all facets of the leasing relationship, including brokerage agreements, subleasing and licensing, and lease...

Paul R. McIntyre is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Paul R., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

The founding member of the firm, Larry Pugh has been practicing law in New Orleans since 1986. A skilled trial lawyer, he has defended businesses and individuals in complex civil matters and class actions. He is trial counsel for clients involved in nationwide litigation and has tried cases in multiple jurisdictions, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Tennessee. He is a leading litigator in the areas of asbestos litigation, other toxic tort litigation, products liability and environm...

Annelisa D. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law, Family Law Arbitration, Family Law Mediation and Juvenile Practice. Annelisa D., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Annelisa D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bonnie Richardson has been a trial lawyer for 24 years and is a champion for causes in which people have been wronged by the powerful and privileged. She is driven by the desire to successfully resolve challenging and difficult cases, particularly complex commercial litigation. Bonnie is highly regarded for her work on behalf of clients who seek to hold attorneys and other professionals accountable for malpractice. She is also one of the top attorneys for large, complex estate and trust cases...