Berthold Lindner

Mr. Smith has practiced as a trial attorney since graduating Notre Dame Law School in 1992. He has litigated cases across the country including cases from Ventura County, California to Middlesex County, New Jersey. He practices in both State and Federal courts.In 2017, he began representing Michigan cities and counties in what has shaped up to be one of the largest pieces of litigation ever in the history of our federal court system. The majority of Northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula count...

Geoffrey R. Kaiser is an attorney at Rivkin Radler LLP whose practice focuses on Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in these practice areas. Based in Uniondale, New York, Geoffrey R. Kaiser has been included in Best Lawyers since 2026. This distinction is based on peer review from attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and legal disciplines. The brother of a physician, Jeff developed an early interest in health care an...

John J. Scherer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. John J., who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Timothy G. Nelson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration - Commercial. Timothy G., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Real estate and business attorney Michael V. Naseef joined Gawthrop Greenwood as a partner in 2024, less than a year after the law firm became one of the largest to support homeowners associations (HOAs), planned communities, condominium associations and cooperatives across Pennsylvania in the residential and commercial arena. With more than 24 years of experience practicing in real estate and business law, Michael has represented developers, builders and investors in residential and commerci...

Adam Friedman’s practice is concentrated in the fields of fidelity and related insurance, surety, construction, and other complex commercial matters throughout New York and New Jersey. Adam advises and represents fidelity insurers on all aspects of matters relating to financial institution bonds, commercial crime policies and other types of fidelity insurance involving both standard and proprietary forms. He counsels and represents sureties on all aspects of performance and payment bond...

Simon Levin is Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross Tax and Financial Planning Practice Group. He has over thirty-five years of experience with in-depth and innovative tax and financial planning expertise for businesses and individuals. He has written and lectured widely on various tax topics, with his articles appearing across numerous legal, tax, and professional publications. He co-authored the book, Estate Planning and Administration in New Jersey , and the American Institute of Certifie...

Lisa Barnett Sween is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Lisa Barnett, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lisa Barnett is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William M. Parrish is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Mediation. William M., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Kreutzer has spent nearly thirty years defending employers in litigation that threatens their operations and reputation—discrimination claims, wage and hour class actions, trade secret disputes, and breach of restrictive covenant cases. His practice balances courtroom savvy with the daily counseling that prevents lawsuits: advising on terminations, documenting performance issues, and navigating leave requests under conflicting state and federal frameworks. Clients appreciate that J...