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Mark T. Bettencourt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Technology Law and Venture Capital Law. Mark T., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John H. Bradley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law and Criminal Defense: General Practice. John H., who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Phillip W. Hilliard focuses his legal practice on estate and tax planning and estate and trust administration. He also works with clients on related real estate transactions, business succession planning, tax controversy matters, and other challenges faced by moderate and high net worth individuals and families. Phillip has experience developing and drafting customized estate planning documents for clients, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, and a broad range of Trus...

Dianne L. Sweeney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Dianne L., who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dianne L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carrie is a partner at Mallor Grodner Plummer LLP. Her primary area of practice is family law, including divorce, post-divorce modification, child custody and support issues, premarital and post-marital agreements, adoptions, guardianships, jurisdictional/interstate issues, and paternity matters. Carrie has been a Certified Family Law Specialist, as certified by the Family Law Certification Board, since 2011. Carrie offers her clients the full range of legal process options. She appreciates t...

Scott K. Weiss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securities Regulation, Securitization and Structured Finance Law and Venture Capital Law. Scott K., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geograph...

Jennifer Santa Maria is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jennifer, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ms. McKinlay received her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio, in 1996. While in law school, Ms. McKinlay was a Member of Order of the Curia and the Capital University Law School Law Review, and finished in the top ten percent of her graduating class. She also served as a judicial extern in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations. Ms. McKinlay was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Ohio in 1996 an...

Michael J. Lebowich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. Michael J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jim McDonald is managing partner of the Irvine office and a partner in the Los Angeles office. He is also the firm's marketing partner and chair of the firm's Development Committee. Jim tries employment cases before juries, judges and arbitrators. His practice especially focuses on executive terminations, workplace harassment and discrimination claims, the Americans with Disabilities Act, mental health issues in the workplace, and trade secrets and unfair competition matters. Jim also advises...