Bernard William Malone

Joe Roden grew up in Liberty, Texas and attended the University of Texas as an undergraduate, where he graduated in 1988. He then went into the U.S. Marine Corps. Joe attained the rank of 1st Lieutenant and was a decorated officer in the Marine Corps during Desert Storm, the first Gulf War. After leaving the Marine Corps, he graduated from the University of Houston Law Center with honors and then clerked for Justice Murry Cohen on the First Court of Appeals. After clerking for the Court of Ap...

Roger D. Wylie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Artificial Intelligence Law and Patent Law. Roger D., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roger D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul D. Weiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Paul D., 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 Paul D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John is AV-rated, the highest rating offered by Martindale-Hubbell®. He has tried cases to verdict in both state and federal court. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of litigation matters, as well as landowners in condemnation cases. His practice encompasses a broad range of areas including federal practice, business and commercial litigation, eminent domain/condemnation, personal injury, zoning appeals, intellectual property litigation and employment litigation. John w...

Allan C. Bell is Chair of the Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Mr. Bell practices primarily in tax planning for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, estates and trusts. He brings his innovative, in-depth tax planning experience as well as the ability to analyze, explain and implement sophisticated techniques to his clients. His insight into the government’s interpretations and views on issues allows him to provide efficient and thorough services and work product without t...

Robert H. Merritt, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Tax Law. Robert H., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J. Jeffrey Watson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. J. Jeffrey, who practices law in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Jeffrey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph A. McClusky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. Joseph A., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dianne R. Phillips is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Environmental. Dianne R., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dianne R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter M. Kohlhepp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Peter M., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2025. 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.