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Joan M. Vecchioli joined Johnson Pope in 1986 upon graduating with honors from Stetson University College of Law, where she was a member of the Law Review and competed on the Moot Court Board. She received her bachelor’s degree in economics from the College of William and Mary. Since joining the firm, Joan has gained experience in the areas of commercial litigation, commercial real estate transactions, education, and labor and employment law. Currently, her practice focuses on labor and...

Alex Behar is a trial lawyer at Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP, specializing in automobile accident, product liability, and wrongful death cases throughout Arizona and California including in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. He has extensive experience in cases involving back and spinal cord injuries and prides himself on developing strong relationships with his clients, ensuring good communication throughout the course of their case remains a priority. Mr. Be...

Ms. Villanueva is an attorney in the firm’s Intellectual Property Department. She practices in the areas of domestic and international trademark and copyright prosecution, licensing and enforcement. Ms. Villanueva assists clients with brand development and with identifying various protectable aspects of the clients’ products, services and concepts. She also helps clients with clearing all aspects of advertising, promotional and marketing materials and products, including trademark...

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

David Banker is an experienced civil trial lawyer who has tried a broad range of cases in federal and state courts involving products liability, employment discrimination, medical negligence, personal injury, commercial disputes and consumer disputes. Mr. Banker has also litigated mass tort and class action cases involving prescription drugs, medical devices and consumer products.

Mark represents individuals and their claims and disputes relative to bodily injury claims, workers’ compensation claims, insurance coverage disputes, and social security disability claims. Mark’s experience in bodily injury claims includes motor vehicle accidents, general tort claims, product’s liability claims and medical malpractice claims.

A member of the Washington and Alaska bars, Ben Spiess represents clients across the Pacific Northwest. Ben is a member of the real estate practice group. With a background in corporate law, he represents clients in all aspects of real estate transactions, including business formation, deal structuring, real estate purchase and sales, development, leasing, financing, business formation and structuring, mergers, equity and asset transactions, corporate reorganizations, and corporate governance.

Sonal N. Mehta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Sonal N., who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sonal N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mitchell A. Korbey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Mitchell A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mitchell A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tabitha Croscut is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Tabitha, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tabitha is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.