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Barry is a litigator in our Birmingham office. He recently returned to Sirote, where he began his legal career, after spending the last 15 years representing defendants and plaintiffs in anti-trust, securities, insurance and business fraud cases. He also handles matters involving products liability, shareholder, and other complex litigation and class actions. Barry represents clients in state and federal courts.

Maria has practiced in the areas of Natural Resources, Environmental and Utility law for over twenty years. Her primary focus is on water resources, water quality, and related regulatory matters including National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) and Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) compliance. She represents clients from both the public and private sectors before the Office of the New Mexico State Engineer, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission federal agencies, ...

Matthew L. Wilson is a partner at Martin Law and has practiced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law exclusively for more than 25 years. He started his career representing agencies with the City of Philadelphia, major insurance carriers and self-insured corporations. After Mr. Wilson’s affiliation with two major defense firms, he was recruited by his partners in 1993 to protect the rights of injured workers. In the spring of 2015, Mr. Wilson became a certified specialist in Penns...

Brian Pita is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Brian practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Pita since 2027. 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 Brian Pita is held by other lawyers.

Hayes Hunt represents corporations and individuals in a wide variety of crisis management, civil litigation and business matters in both state and federal courts throughout the country. Due in part to his diverse background handling both civil and criminal matters, he has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict. This year, Hayes won the Pennsylvania Attorney of the Year award presented by the Legal Intelligencer. Hayes is a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The Fellows is an ho...

Michael S. McNamara is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Michael S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael S. McNamara since 2021. 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 Michael S. McNamara is held by other lawyers.

Derek H. Potts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Derek H. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Derek H. Potts since 2013. 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 Der...

Beth H. Mitchell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Beth H. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Beth H. Mitchell since 2006. 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 Beth H. Mitchell is held by other lawyers.

Andy Robins serves as the co-chair of Akerman’s Hospitality Sector Team, a multidisciplinary group providing an extensive range of legal counsel and services to lodging and lifestyle companies. In this capacity, he works on a broad variety of hotel and resort development, operations and regulatory matters, including the evaluation of litigation. Andy is recognized nationally by Chambers USA as a leading authority on the development and structuring of mixed-use real estate projects throu...

James L. Kirby is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . His practice focuses on complex civil disputes and professional liability matters, including Commercial Litigation , Construction Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. He represents businesses, health care providers, professionals, and individuals in matters that involve significant financial and operational concerns. Mr. Kirby regularly handles litigation in both stat...