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Thomas A. Smock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Management. Thomas A. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas A. Smock 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 Thomas A. Smock is held by other lawyers.

John is a Director in the Real Estate Section. His practice involves the representation of clients in matters related to real estate development, banking, corporate/partnership matters and special purpose districts used to finance development, including municipal utility districts, levee improvement districts, and tax increment financing districts. He has also represented clients in connection with negotiating Chapter 380 and Chapter 381 development agreements with both cities and counties in...

Tiffany D. Downs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Employment Law - Management. Tiffany D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Tiffany D. Downs 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 Tiffany D. Downs is held by other lawyers.

Sean Fennelly’s clients know they can rely on him when it comes to getting deals done. As an experienced transactional attorney, his focus is on acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and creating joint ventures, in both the real estate and corporate fields. His driven, client-centered approach enables those he represents to close deals creating lasting value. Sean has represented clients in more than one hundred acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures over the last decade, many of...

Eric Pepperman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Eric practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Pepperman 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 Eric Pepperman is held by other lawyers.

Nigel L. Wilkinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nigel L. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Nigel L. Wilkinson 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 Nigel L. Wilkinson is held by other lawyers.

Steve Polivy serves as chair of Akerman’s Economic Development and Incentives Practice. He represents developers, international investors, Fortune 500 companies, and other real estate end-users in securing crucial government incentives and tax benefits for major urban redevelopment and corporate relocation projects. He helps clients to obtain funding through federal programs such as the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and the New Market Tax Credit Program, as well as complex tax-exempt ...

Marc Monteleone is the Managing Partner of Bowles Rice, acting as the firm’s CEO. His responsibilities include leadership, management and administration of the firm. Marc’s legal practice includes federal and state taxation, mergers and acquisitions, oil and gas law, construction law, commercial law and real estate development. He also serves as the chairman of the firm’s Small Business Development Team, which assists small businesses in all matters, from formation through d...

Chris Lam is a business litigator who enjoys the responsibility of helping clients during challenging times and working to protect their businesses through either the defense or prosecution of claims. His professional accomplishments, leadership, and contributions to the community have been recognized by multiple publications and organizations. Chris has developed a diverse and successful litigation practice, representing both businesses and individuals, in disputes related to contracts, trad...

Ralph Yeilding is Chair of the firm's Trusts and Estates Practice Group. His primary areas of practice include estate and gift tax planning, estate and trust administration, IRS estate and gift tax audits and litigation, and state court probate and trust litigation. Ralph regularly advises individuals and fiduciaries on a broad range of estate, trust and probate matters, including rendering advice concerning estate and gift tax planning, and drafting wills, trusts, family LLC's, limited partn...