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Calm under pressure, dependable, and a true advocate for her clients, Mary is an experienced municipal and environmental law counselor. Having worked in the public sector for years before joining Bernstein Shur, she has a firsthand understanding of the issues faced by municipal and state employees and boards—and how to help her clients confront them. Her most recent public sector position was associate corporation counsel to the City of Portland, where she advised the city staff and cou...

Patricia Griffith concentrates her practice on employment litigation, including individual and class action discrimination and harassment cases, employment contracts, wage/hour claims, and other employment-related actions. She tries cases in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies and arbitrators. Patricia has substantial jury and class certification experience. She is adept at mediating disputes, reducing the likelihood of protracted litigation, and serves as an arbitrato...

Ericka L. Downie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Ericka L. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Ericka L. Downie since 2025. 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 Ericka L. Downie is held by other lawyers.

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

Tannaz Saponaro is a highly recognized family law attorney specializing in sophisticated divorce matters with complex financial family estates, child custody, alongside ancillary probate and business disputes. She was born in Tehran, Iran before moving to Los Angeles, California with her family at a young age. She attended California State University in Northridge and of L’Universite Pour Les Etudiants Etranges in Aix En Provence, France before obtaining her J.D. from Suffolk University...

Christopher Duke serves as managing partner of Akerman’s Palm Beach County Offices. With a diverse practice in employment law and complex commercial litigation, Chris represents clients in federal and state courts, as well as in various arbitration forums and before federal, state, and local administrative bodies. His clients operate across multiple sectors, including hospitality, travel/recreation, healthcare, retail, financial services, and alternative energy. Chris routinely represen...

Shannon Crew is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Shannon practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Shannon Crew 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 Shannon Crew is held by other lawyers.

E. Brent Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Health Care Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. E. Brent practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized E. Brent Hill 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 E. Brent Hill is held by other lawyers.

Michael C. Marsh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Michael C. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael C. Marsh since 2021. 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 Michael C. Marsh is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Landis' commercial litigation practice focuses primarily on bankruptcy, construction and antitrust disputes. He is a member of the roster of commercial arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association and is Co-Chair if the firm's Bankruptcy Practice Group. Mr. Landis joined Stone Pigman in 1977.