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Anne Knox Averitt has extensive experience in labor and employment matters and commercial litigation. She works in the Birmingham office and represents clients of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to family-owned businesses in a number of industries, including retail, automotive, natural resources, manufacturing, healthcare, non-profit, communications, construction, and financial services. She also handles cases before arbitrators, administrative law judges, and federal and state court ju...

In his nearly 20 years of practice, Jeffrey Blackwood has handled a variety of commercial litigation matters. He is actively representing broker-dealers and registered investment advisors in matters before FINRA, as well as the Mississippi Secretary of State Securities Division. Jeffrey recently obtained a victory on behalf of a trust in litigation involving investment LLCs in Delaware. In addition, he routinely speaks and writes on topics related to securities regulatory and enforcement matt...

Jerry S. Phillips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jerry S. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jerry S. Phillips 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 Jerry S. Phillips is held by other lawyers.

Harry Chamberlain is a Shareholder of Buchalter, an Am Law 150 firm with a dozen U.S. offices. For over 40 years, he has served as trial and appellate counsel on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, and a variety of public and private sector clients in complex litigation matters. He is certified as an Appellate Specialist by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, arguing hundreds of appeals, including numerous cases before the California Supreme Court and the highest state and fe...

Patrick G. DeBlasio represents employers in all aspects of employment litigation, including claims arising under: Title VII The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Americans with Disabilities Act Other employment laws He also has significant experience defending employers in single plaintiff and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act; conducting wage and hour audits; handling restrictive covenants; and representing employers in proceedings before the Department of Labor an...

Sun Choy practices in the Government and Tort and Catastrophic Loss National Practice Sections of the firm in the Atlanta office and has served as chair of both sections. He is also Chair of the firm's Southeast Government practice team. Mr. Choy focuses on the representation of local governments and law enforcement officers in Section 1983 litigation and virtually every type of related state-law claims. He also represents privately held businesses and publicly traded companies in cases invol...

Susan Reach Winters brings more than 35 years of experience across all areas of family law – including divorce, prenuptial agreements, business and other asset valuations, custody and timesharing, child support, alimony and equitable distribution. Widely regarded among the region’s foremost thought leaders on family law, Susan recently authored That Will Never Happen to Us , which provides tips, strategies and other insight into the gamut of financial, emotional and familial consi...

Brian Kotzker is a Bethesda, Maryland attorney at Selzer Gurvitch whose practice focuses on Commercial Litigation , Corporate Law and Real Estate Law . A fifth-generation Washingtonian, Brian brings a strong understanding of the Washington metropolitan area business and real estate markets and advises clients on a wide range of legal and business matters involving commercial transactions, property ownership and business operations. Brian represents regional real estate investors, developers, ...

Steven Gershowitz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Steven practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Steven Gershowitz 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 Steven Gershowitz is held by other lawyers.

John Allen focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. With over 30 years experience handling legal problems, John has written and co-written dozens of articles and books, and speaks frequently to business and law groups. On a regular basis, he teaches courses in law and trial practice to other lawyers, and often serves as an expert witness. He is a certified arbitrator and mediator.