Francisc Eduard Peli

David joined the Firm in 1991. He focuses his practice on commercial real estate, including the acquisition, sale, leasing and financing of commercial property. He has extensive experience representing borrowers and lenders in secured loan transactions. He also represents landlords and tenants regarding leases of property for retail, office and telecommunications purposes. David represents C Spire Wireless, one of the nation’s largest privately held wireless companies, regarding its tel...

Cliff leads the firm's Real Estate Development Practice Group. His practice focuses on representing individual and corporate clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions, such as the preparation and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, loan agreements, and leases for office and retail space. Additionally, clients rely on Cliff for the preparation and interpretation of restrictive and protective covenants and other planned community and condominium documents, includin...

Marko J. Belej is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Marko J. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Marko J. Belej 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 Marko J. Belej is held by other lawyers.

Kris Kemp advises public and private companies on strategic merger and acquisition transactions, securities offerings, and compliance matters. He works closely with private equity firms, portfolio companies and venture-backed companies on investments, recapitalizations and other transactions. His corporate practice also includes providing capital structure advice to emerging and growth companies. Kris is ranked in Band 1 for Corporate/M&A in Tennessee by Chambers USA , one of only three a...

Angela Otto joined Ball Janik LLP as a partner in the construction and litigation practices. Her focus is representing clients on construction and design, construction defect, and litigation matters. Ms. Otto represents general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, developers and design professionals in construction disputes, litigation, arbitration and mediation. She also represents clients on significant delay and impact claims, complex disputes, and other matters pertaining to th...

Wm. Robert Gignilliat, IV, is a principal in the Greenville, South Carolina, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He enjoys helping companies by counseling them on employment law issues and successfully guiding them through employment litigation in courts throughout the country. Wage-and-hour litigation is the largest component of Rob’s practice. He regularly defends employers against class and collective actions alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and state laws on wages. Often...

Susan B. Murphy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Susan B. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Susan B. Murphy since 2016. 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 Susan B. Murphy is held by other lawyers.

Stephen E. Tsoneff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television. Stephen E. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen E. Tsoneff 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 Stephen E. Tsoneff is held by other lawyers.

Andrew is a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Insurance Policyholder Practice Groups — a trusted advocate for clients navigating high-stakes commercial disputes and insurance coverage matters across multiple industries, from inception through trial and appeal. Andrew has an active commercial litigation practice that spans breach of contract claims, business torts, fraud, class action defense, partnership and shareholder disputes, defamation, False Claims Act cases, Illinois Bio...

J. Leslie LaReau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. J. Leslie practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized J. Leslie LaReau since 2012. 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 J. Leslie LaReau is held by other lawyers.