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With more than 30 years of experience, Kirby Cronin advises clients on a broad range of intellectual property, technology, and commercial matters. His practice includes trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, domain names, social media issues, software licensing, SaaS offerings, intellectual property transfers, and other technology-focused transactions and disputes. Kirby’s practice is heavily focused on intellectual property portfolio management, where he counsels clients on th...

Leah Keele is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Insurance and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Leah practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Leah Keele since 2025. 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 Leah Keele is held by other lawyers.

Mark E. Swirbalus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Mark E. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Mark E. Swirbalus 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 Mark E. Swirbalus is held by other lawyers.

Matthew counsels clients on invention harvesting, patent and trademark portfolio management, intellectual property acquisition, domestic and international patent and trademark prosecution, and intellectual property transactions. He has prepared and prosecuted more than 750 patent applications and appeals on behalf of clients, primarily in the mechanical, electrical, electromechanical and software arts. Additionally, Matthew conducts IP asset management for his clients, having extensive experi...

John Gant is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate, and tax law. John represents acquiring and target companies and their owners in planning, structuring, and executing business transactions. This includes asset and stock acquisitions, mergers, venture capital investments, and joint ventures. He advises clients with initial legal planning and analysis, developing appropriate structures, negotiating letters of intent, conducting due dilige...

Melinda Mathews is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office. She serves as the co-chair of the Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation practice group. Melinda helps clients navigate complex trust and estate matters to manage and preserve their wealth. She focuses on business and succession planning, estate planning for individuals and families, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as probates and trusts. Melinda also taught estate planning as an adjunct...

Charles C. Drennon III is a Memphis, Tennessee attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC who has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law . Charles “Chuck” Drennon brings more than 35 years of legal experience advising businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters. His practice focuses on Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, with additional work involving entity formation...

Benjamin J. Howard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Benjamin J. practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin J. Howard since 2025. 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 Benjamin J...

Peter Webster focuses his practice in the areas of Real Estate Litigation, Eminent Domain, and Commercial & Business Litigation. Mr. Webster has represented landowners and developers, governmental authorities, utility, transmission, and pipeline companies, educational entities and others in matters involving acquisitions, easements and rights of way condemnation under eminent domain, permit and development rights and the protection of property rights. Mr. Webster’s practice also foc...

Charles G. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Charles G. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Charles G. Brown since 2003. 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 Charles G. Brown is held by other lawyers.