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Kelly Duncan is a partner in the Maritime Practice Group. He serves currently as co-chair of the firm’s Gaming Industry Team and served on Jones Walker’s board of directors from 2006 to 2014. Kelly has 40 years of experience handling admiralty, maritime, and international and customs law matters, including domestic and international matters relating to marine acquisitions, financings, vessel construction, regulatory issues, maritime lien enforcement and foreclosures, contracts of ...

Melissa A. Siebert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Melissa A. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa A. Siebert 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 Melissa A. Siebert is held by other lawyers.

Thomas L. Penland, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Thomas L. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas L. Penland, Jr. 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 Thomas L. Penland, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Attorney Charlie Rankin began practicing criminal law in 1980. He practices in both state and federal courts. Charlie’s practice focuses on representing clients in a diverse array of complex criminal matters, but he is best known for his work representing clients charged with white collar crimes, including health care fraud, Medicare and Medicaid fraud, computer or cybercrimes, financial fraud, telemarketing fraud, tax fraud, and public corruption. In recent years, he was successful in ...

Valerie T. Herring is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Valerie T. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Valerie T. Herring since 2022. 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 Valerie T. Herring is held by ot...

Alicia Schumacher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Alicia practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Alicia Schumacher since 2022. 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 Alicia Schumacher is held by other lawyers.

Gregory Spizer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Gregory practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and handles cases such as medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, auto-accidents, and more. Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory Spizer since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice ...

Stephanie M. Cerasano is office managing principal of the Phoenix, Arizona, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She has 25 years of experience practicing exclusively in the area of employment law. A significant portion of her practice involves advising businesses in their day-to-day employment decisions. She also represents employers in federal and state court, as well as before administrative agencies, with particular focus in the areas of disability discrimination, the Family and Medical Leave Act...

Laura L. Holmes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Education Law. Laura L. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Laura L. Holmes 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 Laura L. Holmes is held by other lawyers.

Maggie Fox has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation since 2026. She practices law in Columbia, South Carolina. Maggie practices in the areas of business law, securities litigation and class actions, focusing on complex federal criminal and civil matters. She has litigated cases involving Ponzi schemes, kickback allegations, Stark Act violations, money laundering, wire fraud and other white collar criminal claims. She has also represented clients in mat...