Edgars Koskins

Derick W. Betts, Jr. is a member of Seward & Kissel’s Corporate Finance and Tax Groups. Derick has practiced law since 1970. Derick specializes in international corporate law, limited liability company, tax and ship finance matters principally related to mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and joint venture shipping transactions. He has particular expertise in taxation of the shipping industry, specifically the U.S. taxation of foreign shipping and joint venture shipping trans...

Robert E. Blevans received his Juris Doctor in 1977, and was admitted to the practice of law in California that year. He has been a Certified Specialist in Family Law for over 35 years, having been certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in 1983. After practicing law for 18 years in Los Angeles, Robert moved to the heart of the wine country, Napa, California. Robert is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a past President of the Northern C...

A partner in Lieff Cabraser’s San Francisco office, Lin Chan’s successes include representing consumers (indirect purchasers) seeking justice for an alleged conspiracy to fix the prices of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Consumer plaintiffs achieved settlements totaling over $113 million. She also represented California consumers and third party payors charging that brand name and generic drug manufacturers conspired to restrain competition in the sale of Bayer’s blockbu...

Michael T. McConnell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Michael T., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive pee...

Hugo P. Arza is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Hugo P., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hugo P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nate Read has extensive experience representing employers in all matters of employment and labor law with a focus on employment counseling and employment litigation. He advises businesses and executives with respect to the drafting and enforcement of employment, confidentiality, restrictive covenant and severance agreements. Nate represents individuals and companies in various contract disputes and business tort litigation, including intellectual property disputes and unfair competition claim...

William D. Shapiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. WILLIAM D. SHAPIRO - William Shapiro has handled catastrophic injury/wrongful death actions for over 4 decades obtaining numerous seven and eight-figure verdicts and settlements. Honors include: 2025 California Lawyer of the Year (CLAY Award) & Top 100 Plaintiff Lawyers , Daily Journal; 2025, 2022, 2016 and 2013 “Top Gun” Trial Lawyer of the Year ...

Ronald Bultje is a Member in Dickinson Wright's Grand Rapids office. His practice is concentrated in the areas of municipal law and labor relations. He represents numerous municipalities throughout the western half of Michigan’s lower peninsula. He has extensive experience in advising legislative bodies, planning commissions, and zoning boards of appeal. In representing municipalities, Mr. Bultje provides a full array of services, including advice on contracts, intergovernmental relatio...

John Chinuntdet co-heads the firm’s Investment group and offers extensive experience in private equity and mezzanine finance. John primarily represents institutional investors, hedge funds, business development companies, private equity groups, small business investment companies and sponsors in their buy-out, investment and finance transactions. He also represents companies in their merger and acquisition transactions, including representing stockholders in the sales of their companies.

A member in Dickinson Wright’s Austin office, Nikki Gibson is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals in commercial transactions and real estate projects. Whether you’re involved in multifamily and affordable housing, industrial, or hospitality projects, Nikki works closely with you to create deal structures that balance business and legal needs, ensuring your projects reach their full potential. Nikki provides hands-on support in structuring, drafting, and negotiating al...