Gerard Ryan

Joel has over 40 years of experience in tax, business, asset protection, and estate and gift tax planning for high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs. He consults on business entities, including limited liability companies (LLCs), S corporations and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). He structures and prepares shareholder agreements, operating agreements and other business agreements. He also routinely handles sophisticated estate planning including the preparation of wills, revocabl...

Marcus L. Wainwright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Marcus L. practices law in Canton, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Marcus L. Wainwright 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 Marcus L. Wainwright is held by other lawyers.

Mary Elizabeth Tenn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mary Elizabeth practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Mary Elizabeth Tenn since 2011. 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 Ma...

Andrea Haber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Andrea practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea Haber 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 Andrea Haber is held by other lawyers.

Bob Schmidt joined Kean Miller in 2016 and is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he focuses his practice on Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and related tax matters. He has represented employers for more than 40 years, advising organizations of all sizes on the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of pension plans and other employee benefit arrangements. Earlier in his career, Bob served as an attorney-adviser with the United States Tax Court in Washington, DC. His practice includes...

Doug Vadnais has more than 30 years of transaction and litigation experience in diverse business matters, real estate, and the protection and exercise of creditors’ rights. He has represented the entire spectrum of clients from individuals to Fortune 500 companies, and brings to each a pragmatic, practical approach to problem solving, with the aim of effecting an efficient and advantageous resolution for the client. Clients include both buyers and sellers of commercial and residential r...

Michael Hobel is recognized as a leading authority in the legal profession on entertainment transactions across digital, television and film. Described by clients as "a tremendous thought partner who provides practical, sophisticated advice," Michael is trusted by entertainment and media companies to represent them on deals involving some of the entertainment industry’s most successful properties for more than 25 years. As the head of Katten's Entertainment and Media Practice, Michael h...

Cody Elyse Brookhouser-Sisney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Cody Elyse practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Cody Elyse Brookhouser-Sisney 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 Cody Elyse Brookhouser-Sisney is held by other lawyers.

William Lyon Chadwick, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. William Lyon practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized William Lyon Chadwick, Jr. 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 William Lyon Chadwic...

Mitzi S. Mayfield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Mitzi S. practices law in Amarillo, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mitzi S. Mayfield 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 Mitzi S. Mayfield is held by other lawyers.