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Scott Tyler has more than two decades of experience successfully representing some of the nation’s largest financial services, manufacturing, real estate, and other companies in a range of complex disputes. He provides his clients with a practical approach to achieving a balance between business considerations and zealous advocacy. Scott focuses his time—and his clients’ resources—on a strategic path to success by creating a road map for each case, from pleadings to mo...

Katie Porter represents private and public employers and helps emerging companies establish and maintain all aspects of their employment policies and practices. She regularly provides advice and counsel to multistate clients on emerging and complex employment issues. Katie conducts workplace investigations and assists the firm’s corporate group on employment aspects of corporate transactions. She also advises independent schools on legal issues impacting students and assists with school...

Evan T. Priestle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Evan T. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Evan T. Priestle 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 Evan T. Priestle is held by other lawyers.

Kathryn Amin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Kathryn practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn Amin 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 Kathryn Amin is held by other lawyers.

Francesca Blackard is a dedicated family law attorney and partner at McClure Law Group, where she has exclusively practiced family law since earning her Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 2012. Francesca’s journey to becoming a well-respected family law attorney began even before law school, where she spent five years working as a paralegal and law clerk at family law firms in Chicago, New York, and Dallas. Her unique career path has honed a skill set deeply rooted in family law, ...

I am a partner and I have been with the firm since 1999. I specialize in helping people with their workers’ compensation and personal injury claims because I find it personally rewarding to help an injured person get the benefits they deserve, and to hold an insurance company accountable. I understand that having an injury can be very difficult and I know that insurance companies often do not treat people fairly. My clients like me because I am passionate about their claims and I don&rs...

Dolores Y. Leal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Dolores Y. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Dolores Y. Leal 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 Dolores Y. Leal is held by other lawyers.

Since 2012, Scott has been ranked in The Legal 500 US for employee benefits and executive compensation. Clients interviewed have described him as “an excellent specialist in executive compensation” and said, “the brilliant Scott Landau has a superior command of issues and the current state of the market, as well as incredible negotiation skills.” Notably, Scott has handled the EBEC aspects of transactions in more than 50 countries around the world. Learn more about the...

Steve Wingard is a trial lawyer with Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property , representing businesses and individuals in complex disputes in state and federal courts. Steve handles litigation involving patent infringement, copyright infringement, trademark and Lanham Act claims, theft of trade secrets, pharmaceutical marketing and pricing disputes, securities fraud, insurance coverage matters, b...

Chandler Gregg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Chandler practices law in Springfield, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Chandler Gregg since 2019. 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...