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

Michael J. A. Karlin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Michael J. A., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth K. Bransdorfer received her bachelor’s degree from the College of Liberal Arts and her law degree cum laude from the Law School, both at the University of Minnesota. Liz specializes in divorce and family law using mediation, and collaborative practice as well as traditional litigation and arbitration. She is admitted to practice in all Michigan state courts, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the United States District Co...

Michael Daly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Michael, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul Piantino is a partner with the firm and chairs the Newark office. He is the recipient of recognition as the Best Lawyers in America in the practice of Insurance Law in both 2020 and 2021. Mr. Piantino is an accomplished trial lawyer who brings over 25 years of experience representing clients across the country in a broad array of industries, including aviation, transportation, marine, media, healthcare providers, construction, insurance, professional services, and products liability. Mr....

David G. Hanson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law, Litigation - ERISA, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. David G., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Former Illinois Director of Insurance Nat Shapo litigates, argues and briefs cases in federal and state appellate and district courts throughout the country for a variety of clients. He represents insurers, licensees and insurance trade associations in regulatory and public policy matters in dozens of states and with federal agencies and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). During his four years as Illinois insurance commissioner, Nat was elected to the NAIC Executive C...

David A. Manko is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. David A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mike McIntyre is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Economic Development Law and Government Relations Practice. Mike, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ron has accumulated a vast amount of first chair trial experience. As an Assistant United States Attorney in Miami for seven years, he tried several large criminal cases. In his final year as a federal prosecutor, he served as Deputy Chief of the Major Crimes Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Ron’s broad trial and litigation skills allow him to represent clients in diverse types of disputes in nearly any locale in the country. Since joining Varnum, Ron has tried and litigate...