Christakis "Christos" Konnaris

“The art of being a business lawyer is protecting my clients’ interests—balancing risk and opportunity—while achieving their business goals." I am all business, for all businesses. In my thirty plus years as a business lawyer, I have handled virtually every issue affecting or arising from the business lifecycle. Whether you have an existing business or plan to launch one—regardless of your industry—I’m here to help you. Clients rely on me to spot issu...

David Rubenstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. David, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert T. Dassow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Robert T., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamin Hager is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Benjamin, who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott J. Richman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Scott J., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

LaToya Merritt, a community leader and experienced litigator, aims to assist her clients make the best decisions whether that includes taking a case to trial or working to resolve a case through alternative resolutions. She has been recognized by a number of media outlets as an active and engaged member of the Jackson community through devoting her time to volunteer with Mississippi organizations. For nearly 20 years, LaToya has practiced exclusively in the area of labor and employment with a...

A founding member of Christian & Small, Eddie was a long time partner with its predecessor firm, Rives & Peterson, and has been trying cases in federal and state court for more than 30 years. Eddie’s experience includes retail and premises liability, transportation, product liability, pharmaceutical litigation, medical malpractice, and a variety of insurance cases. He combines his courtroom expertise and knowledge with the best technology available, efficient management of rigor...

Jordan Klein’s broad-based trust and estate practice encompasses all aspects of estate planning, trust and estate administration and settlement, wealth transfer, philanthropy and fiduciary counseling services. His clients include corporate executives, families with dynastic wealth, privately held business owners, professionals, fund managers, family offices and private foundations. Jordan has significant experience designing creative solutions to achieve his clients’ estate planni...

Charlie is originally from Harrisburg, South Dakota. He attended Southwest Minnesota State University for his undergraduate degree, and the University of Nebraska School of Law. He is married with three children, who keep him busy day and night. He is a avid sports fan and loves watching and participating in anything competitive. Charlie loves the practice of law, primarily because of the people he works with. He has devoted himself to the workers’ compensation field since he began prac...

Lee S. Richards III has devoted his 45-year career to the representation of businesses, corporate boards, and individuals in white collar criminal defense, securities enforcement defense, regulatory proceedings, internal investigations, and complex commercial litigations. Lee has amassed extensive trial experience, regularly representing investment banks, hedge funds, public companies, investment advisers, corporate officers and directors, and other professionals in investigations and proceed...