Joel Benjamin

M. David Weingarten, Ph.D. , Managing Partner of Finnegan's Atlanta office, is a nationally recognized intellectual property attorney who helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical companies protect, defend, and maximize the value of their most critical innovations and technologies. He represents clients in high-stakes patent litigation, proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and patent prosecution matters. Drawing on experience as a scientist, pharmaceutical indu...

John Babcock has extensive experience in corporate and tax law matters, mergers and acquisitions and general business transactions, as well as commercial loan transactions where he represents both borrowers and lenders. John represents clients regarding all aspects of entity formation, debt and private equity financing, corporate governance, shareholder disputes, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial business and loan transactions. He also devotes a significant portion of h...

Kelly has a longstanding career in the legal profession, spanning over four decades. She is licensed to practice law in five jurisdictions and has advocated for litigants within both state and federal courts. Her experience includes serving as an Administrative Health Law Judge with the Department of Health and working as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pierce County before becoming Senior Counsel at Envision Family Law. In her role as a GAL, Kelly played a crucial part in many child custody cas...

Robert A. Rossi represents all types of business entities and individuals, including financial institutions, real estate operators and developers, closely-held businesses and foreign individuals. Mr. Rossi's real estate practice focuses on the representation of financial institutions and real estate operators and developers in all aspects of real estate law with an emphasis on joint ventures. Mr. Rossi has represented both financial partners and sponsors in numerous joint venture transactions...

Reid Hudgins is a partner in the firm’s Dallas office. Prior to joining SBSB, he served as a law clerk to Justice Mike Willson at the Eastland Court of Appeals. During that time, he assisted in drafting numerous opinions related to personal injury, contract law, wills and trusts and all aspects of criminal law, among other areas. Mr. Hudgins focuses his practice on product liability litigation, personal injury defense, construction defect defense, trucking and transportation and multidi...

Mark L. Venardi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Mark L. practices law in Walnut Creek, California Best Lawyers has recognized Mark L. Venardi 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 Mark L. Venardi is held by other lawyers.

Robert G. Scott, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Communications Law. Robert G. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Robert G. Scott, Jr. 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 Robert G. Scott, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Sara Bernard has handled a wide range of transactions as counsel for developers, builders, institutional lenders, and public and private entities. She has experience in negotiating, drafting, and closing complex commercial and residential purchase/sale transactions and has handled aspects of the development (including infrastructure development and the formation of community development districts), management and operation of all types of real estate including retail shopping centers, office ...

Gessimbergue S. Monteiro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Gessimbergue S. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Gessimbergue S. Monteiro 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 Gessimbergue S. Monteiro is held by other lawyers.

Nicholas P. Valaoras is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Nicholas P. practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Nicholas P. Valaoras since 2018. 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 Nicholas P. Valaoras is held by other lawyers.