Gerald "Ger" O'Toole

John Monroe has represented employers in the litigation and arbitration of virtually every type of claim that may arise out of the employment relationship. These claims include employment discrimination and harassment, breach of contract, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, claims arising under state and federal wage and hour laws and family medical leave laws, employment/business torts, claims involving minority shareholder rights and business "divorces". John has extensiv...

Deborah V. Dunn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Deborah V., who practices law in Boise, Idaho, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deborah V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric B. Sloan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Eric B., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Dockterman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Michael, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2010. 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.

Dara Newman Histed is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Dara Newman, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dara Newman is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Timothy McDonald is a Shareholder in the Compensation & Benefits/ERISA Section. His practice focuses on health and welfare, corporate pension, 401(k), profit sharing, 403(b), executive compensation, nonqualified deferred compensation, employee stock ownership (including S corporation ESOPs), cafeteria, voluntary employees’ beneficiary association (VEBA), and flexible benefit programs. He works with publicly-traded and private for-profit businesses, tax-exempt entities, municipalitie...

Ned Bergin is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. He represents utilities and publicly held companies in a broad range of disputes. Ned has a robust commercial litigation practice focused on utility regulation, complex and class action litigation, contract litigation, energy litigation, state constitutional and home rule law and antitrust matters. He represents publicly held entities in these areas, including large nationwide telecommunications providers and energy production and coge...

Sean Howley brings first-hand construction industry experience to his legal practice, having managed and worked on multi-million dollar public works projects in New York City and the surrounding area. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, he worked as a Project Engineer and Project Manager for a heavy construction contractor. He later earned his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law and has since devoted his practice ...

Geoffrey M. Thorne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Geoffrey M., who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Geoffrey M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melinda Mathews is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office. She serves as the co-chair of the Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation practice group. Melinda helps clients navigate complex trust and estate matters to manage and preserve their wealth. She focuses on business and succession planning, estate planning for individuals and families, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as probates and trusts. Melinda also taught estate planning as an adjunct...