Jacob Melander

Ashley D. Cleek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Ashley D., who practices law in Jackson, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian J. Shenker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Brian J., who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bob Wellen, a partner of the firm, has practiced tax law for nearly 35 years. His practice involves planning, structuring and negotiating business transactions and representing taxpayers seeking private letter rulings from IRS and tax policy determinations from IRS and the Treasury Department and in controversies with IRS. He also serves as an arbitrator and as an expert witness in commercial disputes involving tax issues. Bob grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. He graduated from Yale College...

Jordan Crapps is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Jordan, who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John D. Martin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. John D., who practices law in Wilmington, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal pr...

James P. Carter is a principal in the Orange County, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He counsels and defends employers in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour claims, non-compete and trade-secret issues and claims, class action cases, breach of contract claims, disability accommodation, leave of absence, and workers' compensation issues. James represents clients in many industries including financial, bi...

Maggie Bertisch is a transactional attorney at Kennerly Lamishaw & Rossi LLP. Ms. Bertisch’s practice focuses on secured real estate finance and transactional real estate. She has extensive experience in the representation of clients in all areas of real estate debt, equity and hybrid financing transactions, including bridge, construction, permanent, senior, subordinated, mortgage, mezzanine, preferred equity, joint venture, secondary market transactions (including securitizations a...

Joseph P. Krevolin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joseph P., who practices law in Middletown, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charlie Coleman has been engaged in active trial practice for more than 34 years. His practice is focused in the areas of bankruptcy, secured transactions, creditor's rights and remedies and other areas of commercial litigation. His bankruptcy practice includes the representation of creditors and trustees in all types of bankruptcy proceedings and debtors in business cases. Coleman's more recent experience includes: Bankruptcy counsel for approved stalking horse bidder in chapter 11 bankruptc...

Wesley B. Huisinga is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll and chair of the Firm’s Banking and Finance and Bankruptcy practice groups. Wesley practices extensively in the areas of bankruptcy and creditor/debtor relations, commercial law, commercial litigation and distressed loan workouts. He represents National and Community Banks, Credit Unions and other Financial Service Providers in the enforcement of asset-based loan agreements (both real and persona...