Howard D. Swanson

James provides value by applying a practical, value-add approach to clients' high-stakes corporate restructurings. He never loses sight of his clients' ultimate business objective – improving their competitive position. James provides high-quality, creative, and results-oriented legal services to his clients and serves as a primary resource and partner in all aspects of a client’s business. One client recently said, “Jim is a diligent and creative attorney who is easy to wor...

Glen P. Caulk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Economic Development Law and Real Estate Law. Glen P. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Glen P. Caulk 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 Glen P. Caulk is held by other lawyers.

David J. Thibodeau is a Partner in VLP’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. His practice emphasizes the building and refining of patent portfolios, strategic advice concerning competitive IP rights, and due diligence for technology-based financial, merger/acquisition and other business transactions. David most often handles prosecution matters before the United States’ and foreign patent offices, but he has also successfully concluded litigations and other disputed matters. He ...

Lawrence (Larry) J. Buckfire is the managing partner and lead trial attorney at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. The Michigan personal injury law firm has six attorneys who specialize in serious injury, accident, and medical malpractice cases. The firm represents clients throughout the State of Michigan, and has offices in both Southfield and Ann Arbor. Lawrence earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his juris doctor degree from Wayne State Unive...

Doug Meier is a patent attorney and managing partner of NK Patent Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. His practice combines a background in electrical engineering with years of experience advising clients on patent law matters involving software, electronics, telecommunications, and computer technologies. Doug works with businesses, inventors, and technology companies to help protect and manage intellectual property assets through strategic patent guidance. Before entering the legal profession, D...

Steven R. Pounian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Steven R. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Steven R. Pounian since 2007. 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 regar...

Salvatore G. Scro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Salvatore G. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Salvatore G. Scro 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 Salvatore G. Scro is held by other lawyers.

Ken is a partner in the Corporate practice group in the firm's Los Angeles office. Chambers USA ranks him highly for Healthcare, where he was commended for his " broad-based ability in the regulatory area ." Clients appreciate that " his explanations are clear, and he understands the business side of things ," notes Chambers 2016 . Ken represents a wide range of healthcare providers and healthcare companies, including specialty and general acute hospitals (including local district, nonprofit ...

Chip Horner’s law practice focuses on defending medical negligence lawsuits, including high exposure birth trauma claims, ophthalmology, autism, failure to diagnose cancer, wrongful death and surgical matters. He is experienced in all aspects of health law. Chip’s clients range from large integrated health systems to solo practitioners, nurses, midwives, dentists, and many different allied health professionals. Chip also represents clients before licensing boards in Oregon and Was...

Eric R. Reimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Eric R. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Eric R. Reimer since 2012. 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 Eric R. Reimer is held by other lawyers.