Jim Runsten

Judge Ward served as a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas for 12 years from September 24, 1999 until his retirement on October 1, 2011. During his 12-year tenure, Judge Ward presided over cases in the Marshall, Tyler, and Texarkana divisions and had one of the heaviest intellectual property dockets in the country. Judge Ward conducted over 150 jury trials, presided over hundreds of patent cases, including Hatch-Waxman cases, and held in excess of 150 claim construc...

Jennifer J. Understahl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jennifer J., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Bunge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. John, who practices law in Brentwood, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jordan Hirsch focuses on intellectual property and commercial litigation. He has represented clients—such as Intel, Bank of America, Vanguard, Infineon and Eastman Kodak Company—in jurisdictions across the country. He has successfully tried multiple patent infringement and commercial litigation cases in federal district courts and before the International Trade Commission (ITC). He has also argued appeals to the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Carney's practice is grounded in federal, state, and local tax codes and regulations. He works directly with clients in employee benefits, tax planning, and estate planning. He understands the need to navigate these complex laws while providing options for each unique situation. His practice areas include but are not limited to the following: Employee and welfare benefit plans of private, tax-exempt, and governmental employers Other post-employment benefit trusts Executive compensation Co...

Joshua Fisher has tried over two hundred cases before juries in state, federal, and military court, including DUI and vehicular crimes, complex felony and fraud, homicide and second-degree murder, theft, white collar crimes, sex crimes, and various other criminal defense matters. He has also handled administrative and licensing hearings, advocating for professionals before various medical boards in Arizona. After over 15 years working as a government prosecutor, Joshua moved into private prac...

Denise Weiner is a Partner in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith. Denise serves as the past president of the Tort and Insurance Practice Section of the State Bar of Georgia and is a frequent speaker at the Southern Loss Association, Atlanta Claims Association, Southeastern Arson Seminars, Georgia Fire Investigators Association and for many national insurance carriers. She is also the past president of the Georgia Chapter of the National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators. She...

Mike McIntyre is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Economic Development Law and Government Relations Practice. Mike, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Margaret P. Battersby Black is an award-winning attorney who has played a key role in a number of nursing home and medical malpractice cases at Levin & Perconti. Her commitment to her practice has achieved noteworthy results for clients in all types of personal injury, nursing home, and malpractice matters. She is also committed to the advancement of women in the legal profession and serves as a mentor to law students and younger lawyers. In 2015, she was honored by IIT-Chicago-Kent Law S...

Eugene Degnan is Of Counsel in the firm’s International Trade practice. Mr. Degnan routinely counsels clients on all aspects of international trade law with a particular focus on anti-dumping duty and countervailing duty law, global trade policy, global trade litigation, export controls and sanctions, and customs. Mr. Degnan has considerable expertise in a variety of industries, including steel, heavy and lightweight manufacturing equipment, agriculture, specialized consumer products, a...