Cristian J.P. Mitrani

Timothy R. Damschroder is the co-chair of the Business Practice Group. He specializes in middle market M&A transactions (typically ranging from $30 million to $1 billion) and corporate finance. He has substantial experience serving as outside general counsel to automotive, industrial and technology companies. He manages many major client accounts with responsibility for quality control, staffing, workflow, and overall client satisfaction. His middle market activities involve companies in ...

HOWARD B. JACKSON is a Member of the Knoxville, Tennessee office of the firm, which he joined in 2001. His practice includes substantial experience with labor law, employment litigation, including both discrimination cases of all kinds and employee restrictive agreements, frequent training and counseling of employers on a wide variety of employment law issues, and commercial litigation. Howard graduated from Georgia Tech in 1983, with a B.S. in Industrial Management, from Duke University in 1...

With 25+ years of experience in government investigations and white-collar defense, Brian Kelly is a nationally recognized former federal prosecutor and high-profile trial attorney. Brian has tried numerous federal cases including, most notably, U.S. v. James “Whitey” Bulger . His seasoned judgment and strategic counsel comes from decades of experience in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in both Boston and San Diego. Brian defends corporations and executives in federal and state i...

Scott St. Amand is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Scott practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Scott St. Amand since 2027. 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 Scott St. Amand is held by other lawyers.

Jeff Mandel is the managing partner of the firm’s Orlando office. With over 30 years of experience, he has developed a reputation for being a reliable and efficient counselor and advocate for private and public-sector employers in all aspects of employment and traditional labor law. Jeff partners with businesses to solve their employment-related issues including: employment discrimination and retaliation, civil rights, disabilities, family and medical leave, military leave, employment p...

Tiffany Wilke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Tiffany practices law in Tacoma, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Tiffany Wilke since 2027. 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 Tiffany Wilke is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Ferguson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Christopher practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Ferguson 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 Christopher Ferguson is held by other lawyers.

David A. Locke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Railroad Law. David A. practices law in Lafayette, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized David A. Locke 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 David A. Locke is held by other lawyers.

Joseph R. Durham is a member of Eastman & Smith and has represented cities, counties, local health districts, solid waste management districts, townships and villages in environmental law and litigation and public health law. Mr. Durham has represented clients before the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Review Appeals Commission, Ohio Department of Commerce, Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Ohio Real Estate Commission, county boards of revision (real e...

Francisca Mok is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing clients in government investigations, white collar defense, and civil litigation. She is based in Los Angeles, California, and practices with the Law Offices of Steven Goldsobel. Her work includes Litigation – Securities, with a focus on complex disputes and regulatory matters involving significant financial and operational considerations. Francisca represents corporate executives and board members, public a...