Brian Gallagher

Phil is a tax attorney focusing on state and local tax consulting and litigation. He has over 30 years of experience litigating and resolving major tax controversies before state supreme and appeals courts and administrative boards. While he has a solid track record of litigating cases, he has also successfully and discretely resolved hundreds of cases short of trial. His experience spans just about every area of state and local tax, including corporate income, sales and use, personal income ...

Stephen J. Humes concentrates his practice in environmental, energy, public utility and infrastructure law. He advises clients on energy regulatory, renewable energy project development, and environmental issues, including those associated with power plant, solar photovoltaics, cogeneration, liquefied natural gas and pipeline facilities, telecommunications towers and other utility facility siting matters. His energy-related environmental experience includes advising on climate change issues. ...

Michael has an active land use and zoning practice in Miami-Dade County, with a broad specialization in Miami Beach, where he frequently appears in front of the City Commission, Historic Preservation Board, Design Review Board, the Board of Adjustment, and the Planning Board. Michael also does work in Bay Harbour, Sunny Isles, Key Biscayne, Aventura and Bal Harbour. Additionally, his practice extends to appellate litigation matters before the Eleventh Judicial Circuit’s Appellate Divisi...

Robert N. Sewell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Robert N., who practices law in Tempe, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Colin McRae is a partner in the Savannah office. His practice areas include admiralty , business litigation , real estate litigation , transportation , and construction . Colin’s maritime experience includes defense of personal injury claims, collisions, bill of lading and charter party disputes, oil spill and other environmental pollution cases, Coast Guard penalties, and customs matters. Colin also has experience in disputes involving real estate, commercial transactions, premise liab...

Ahmed J. Kassim is a Member in the Sills Cummis & Gross Litigation Department. Mr. Kassim is a skilled trial lawyer and appellate advocate who handles high-stakes product liability and complex commercial disputes in courts around the country. Mr. Kassim represents some of the world’s best-known companies across an array of industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products, telecommunications, insurance, banking, and retail. Clients value his ability to zealou...

Ragesh K. Tangri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Patent Law and Trade Secrets Law. Ragesh K., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ragesh K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic...

Area of Emphasis Justine Kasznica is a shareholder and chair of the Emerging Technologies Group at Babst Calland. With a focus on technology and commercial transactions, she represents clients in sectors including robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, drones, and commercial space. Her work includes advising technology companies, investor groups, universities, and research institutions on matters related to software, SaaS, IoT, and AI products and services. Her experience als...

Alexandra Field is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law. Alexandra, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leonard J. Witman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Leonard J., who practices law in Florham Park, New Jersey, has been recognized since 1989. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leonard J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.