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Paul H. Schneider is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Litigation - Real Estate. Paul H. practices law in Red Bank, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Paul H. Schneider since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition refle...

Sarah Hamilton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sarah practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Hamilton since 2022. 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 Sarah Hamilton is held by other lawyers.

Since 1998, Bridget has been a tireless advocate for her clients. Whether in the courtroom or when negotiating settlements with insurance companies, she has proven to be a seasoned litigator and consummate professional. Her career has been devoted to fighting for the rights of those injured by the negligence of others. She has vast experience representing clients in both state and federal courts involving car accidents, tractor-trailer collisions, premises liability, wrongful death, and other...

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.

Steve works with clients on a broad range of business and transactional matters, including buy-and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and other equity and debt financing, operating agreements, technology transactions, joint ventures, vendor and customer contracts and securities law compliance. He brings a hands-on, experience-based approach tailored to achieving each client’s specific business objectives. Steve also serves as outside general counsel and strategic advise...

Based in the firm’s Bend, Oregon office, Ms. Desmond has developed a broad water, natural resources, and environmental law practice advising local irrigation, drainage, and water districts, municipalities, private landowners, and rural water users. Ms. Desmond counsels clients in Oregon, California, and Utah on a variety of water quality and water rights administration matters, including but not limited to issues involving water rights transfers, chain of title reports, adjudications, l...

James Atkinson “Chip” Bruorton, IV began at Rosen Hagood as a law clerk while earning his J.D. at the University of Tennessee. He returned to the firm after graduation and has since built a practice focused on the areas of construction litigation, employment litigation, commercial business litigation, condemnation, and surety law. More specifically, Chip’s construction litigation experience includes mechanics liens, payment and performance bond claims, construction defect cl...

John Monroe focuses his practice on real estate and land use issues. He handles matters such as real estate transactions, including sales, acquisitions and leasing; real estate litigation, including landlord-tenant disputes, boundary disputes, title issues and zoning matters; manufactured home park law; and administrative appeals from governmental bodies. Mr. Monroe’s recent notable cases and transactions include: -Successfully prosecuted and argued an unconstitutional zoning ordinance/...

Israel (Izzy) Goldowitz has more than 35 years of experience in employee benefits, most notably with mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and bankruptcy as they affect pension plans. As the Chief Counsel for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Izzy led the legal teams that helped save the pensions of such companies as Chrysler and American Airlines. Working closely with financial analysts, actuaries and outside advisors, he also led the legal teams that negotiated pension pro...

Lyssa A. Roberts is an attorney with Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP who focuses her practice on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, as well as dangerous conditions of public and private property. She is deeply committed to the protection of the rights and interests of individuals who have been harmed by the negligent acts of others. Lyssa has extensive experience litigating single plaintiff lawsuits as well as cases involving thousands of claimants. A tireless advocate for ...