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Richard Smith, one of the founding partners of Christian & Small and a partner with its predecessor, Rives & Peterson, has been an integral member of the firm’s litigation group for his entire legal career. He served as the firm’s Managing Partner for five years. Richard’s practice focuses primarily on complex and corporate litigation for clients in the financial services, health care and construction industries, as well as corporate entities in other industries. His...

Rick Bange is a member of Moore & Van Allen’s Corporate group. The focus of Rick’s practice is representing private equity sponsors and public and private companies in evaluating, structuring and negotiating mergers and acquisitions and investment transactions, including leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, mergers, stock and asset acquisitions and sales, mezzanine investments and recapitalizations. In addition to his work in the areas of private equity, venture capit...

A law firm partner, business executive, former federal prosecutor, and former in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 beauty company, Danielle Corcione possesses a rare combination of tenacity, fierce advocacy, and business acumen. Danielle is an experienced federal trial lawyer and strategic advisor. She has represented individual, government, and corporate clients in high-stakes regulatory matters pending before the DOJ, SEC, FDA, and other regulatory bodies. Danielle brings a creative, realisti...

Anne Johnson Palmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions and Litigation - Securities. Anne practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Anne Johnson Palmer since 2023. 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 Anne Johnson Palmer is held b...

Edwin Treese is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Edwin practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Edwin Treese 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 Edwin Treese is held by other lawyers.

Jay R. Nanavati is an accomplished litigator, a former federal tax prosecutor, and a founding partner of Kostelanetz LLP's Washington, D.C., office. He has developed an enviable record of success in persuading the government to terminate investigations of his clients and in defeating the government in court. Mr. Nanavati maintains a nationwide practice, focusing on white-collar criminal defense with an emphasis on tax-related matters. He represents individuals and entities facing investigatio...

Katie L. S. Von Kohorn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Katie L. S. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Katie L. S. Von Kohorn 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 Katie L. S. Von Kohorn is held by other lawyers.

Lance Miller has extensive experience as a trial lawyer focusing on complex financial disputes. He concentrates his practice on creditor’s rights and remedies including bankruptcy, foreclosure, secured transactions, replevins, receiverships and other areas of business/commercial litigation, having tried cases before state, federal and bankruptcy courts and arbitration tribunals. He also engages in sophisticated workouts and restructurings representing both debtors and creditors (just no...

James G. Morrow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. James G. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized James G. Morrow since 2007. 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 James G. Morrow is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey S. Brody is the office managing principal of the Boston, Massachusetts, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He exclusively represents management in workplace law, including counseling and litigation. Jeff routinely advises clients regarding day-to-day employment issues, such as employee discipline and discharge, disability management issues, reductions in force, and restrictive covenants. He also regularly conducts training programs for employers on a variety of employment-related topics, su...