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Noel Matthew Cook is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trademark Law. Noel Matthew, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Noel Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tiffany D. Downs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Tiffany D., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tiffany D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Clients admire the 'extremely creative and intelligent' Gregg Gumbert, whose 'proactive style' reassures clients. Chambers USA

William Jungbauer is President and Chief Partner in the law firm of Yaeger & Jungbauer, Barristers, PLC, formerly Yaeger, Jungbauer & Barczak, PLC. Jungbauer has been with the firm for 40 years, starting in 1978. Yaeger & Jungbauer, Barristers, PLC have represented injured railroad workers and their families for over 80 years, since 1929. Jungbauer has served as President of the firm for over 25 years. jungbauer has been selected by Best Lawyers Every year it has recognized lawyer...

Martin Manke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Martin, who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Martin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Smith is a Shareholder and co-Chair of the Real Estate Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He focuses his practice on real estate development, eminent domain and property tax. He has significant experience in all phases of real estate development with a particular emphasis on drafting and negotiating development agreements, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and public-private partnerships. He represents both public and private entities on eminent domain matters and property tax assessm...

Susan advises clients on franchise and distribution law issues, including compliance with federal and state franchise and business opportunity laws. Clients are primarily franchisors with some large area developers, sub-franchisors, and multi-unit franchisees. Her clients range from startup franchisors to Fortune 500 companies. Susan is certified as a Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization. Susan’s practice includes structuring franch...

As a Partner in the Firm’s Trusts and Estates Practice Group, Justin provides estate planning solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families. This includes preparing full estate plans, from Wills to Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, as well as handling probate and tax matters. Prior to joining the Firm, he worked at one of America’s largest financial institutions, where he spearheaded a team of experts in investment management, financial and estate planning, lending and depo...

Joanna Kerpen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Joanna, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joanna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth H.W. Fry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Elizabeth H.W., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth H.W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.