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Lee Vartan is a highly regarded criminal defense and trial attorney who handles high-stakes investigations and litigation in New Jersey and throughout the region. He regularly represents individuals in significant prosecutions brought by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, Attorney Generals’ Offices, and local prosecutors, as well as companies in high-stakes investigations brought by criminal and civil regulators. Clients choose Lee not only because he has successfully tried more than a doze...

Amy leads the Environmental practice with a focus on the environmental aspects of real estate and business transactions, including coastal development. She has built trust with her clients by providing practical business advice regarding regulatory compliance; conducting due diligence; remediating contaminated properties; meeting the requirements of water, wetland, and stormwater permitting standards; and, devising strategies for sensitive and contaminated properties through Brownfields redev...

Joshua R. Elias is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Joshua R. practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua R. Elias since 2021. 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 Joshua R. Elias is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Pappas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Christopher practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Pappas since 2019. 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 whi...

Robert M. Kurucza is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Investment Management practice. He is recognized as one of the country’s leading legal advisors in the financial services industry. He has represented major financial services companies, including banks, asset management firms, mutual fund complexes, trust companies, private wealth management firms and securities firms, in connection with a variety of regulatory matters and transactions, as well as litigation and compliance i...

Michael R. Hatcher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael R. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael R. Hatcher 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 Michael R. Hatcher is held by other lawyers.

Frank Verderame is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Frank practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Frank Verderame since 2007. 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 Frank Verderame is held by other lawyers.

Heather M. Colburn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Heather M. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Heather M. Colburn 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 Heather M. Colburn is held by other lawyers.

Jimar A. Sanders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Jimar A. practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jimar A. Sanders 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 Jimar A. Sanders is held by other lawyers.

Pete Morse is the administrator of the Labor and Employment Department in Indianapolis, the firm’s largest office. He also co-chairs the firm’s Global Services practice group and was appointed to serve as honorary consul to the country of Japan. Cited in The Best Lawyers in America as a "Lawyer of the Year" on multiple occasions, Pete represents employers in virtually all aspects of labor and employment law for a broad client base, including private and public employers ranging in...