Christian Schmelz

Robert M. Higgins is highly recognized as one of Massachusetts’ top medical malpractice trial attorneys who has achieved much success in the courtroom including the Commonwealth’s largest personal injury award — a $40 million verdict for a baby brain damaged at birth. Rob, who received Best Lawyers’ “ Lawyer of the Year ” for Medical Malpractice - Boston distinction in 2015, started off 2018 by recording a plaintiff’s verdict in February for $1.6 mill...

Brian V. Breheny is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Brian V. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Brian V. Breheny since 2016. 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 Brian V. Breheny is h...

Katherine G. Karres is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Katherine G. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine G. Karres since 2024. 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 Katherine G. Karres is held by other lawyers.

Melanie Gurley Keeney practices in the areas of education, higher education, labor and employment, and immigration law. Her experience in education law includes representing school districts and institutions of higher education regarding various personnel and student matters, including tenure, terminations, discrimination, First Amendment, discipline, special education, Title IX, sexual discrimination, § 1983 claims, Open Meetings law, OCR complaints and other issues. Melanie represents ...

Tony Minchella founded Minchella Law in July 2003, following his years of private practice with top litigation firms including Halloran & Sage, LLP and Zeldes, Needle & Cooper, P.C. He represents Fortune 50 companies, financial institutions, and small to mid-size closely-held Connecticut businesses, handling corporate governance, employment litigation, trade secret and non-competition litigation, unfair trade practices, Department of Labor investigations, and construction litigation. ...

William Shinoff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. William practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized William Shinoff since 2023. 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 William Shinoff is held by other ...

Matthew R. Kachergus has devoted his career to representing a wide array of clients ranging from the criminally accused, those whose constitutional rights have been violated, to numerous others needing counsel for civil litigation. As a result of Mr. Kachergus’ tireless efforts in advocating for the interest of his clients, he is listed in Best Lawyers in America, in the fields of white collar and non-white collar criminal defense law , as well as Super Lawyers. Mr. Kachergus is a membe...

Jonathan Golden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jonathan practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan Golden since 2001. 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 Jonathan Golden is held by other lawyers.

Ann Margaret Pointer is a partner in the Atlanta office. She has represented management in labor and employment matters for more than 30 years with a particular emphasis on the agricultural industry. She has been listed in The Legal 500 as "one of the leaders in the country for her knowledge of H-2 agricultural workers." She counsels and defends many agricultural companies in connection with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA...

Chad A. Pilcher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. Chad A. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Chad A. Pilcher 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 Chad A. Pilcher is held by other lawyers.