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Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department, Julia Gard’s practice includes searching and clearing trademarks, prosecuting domestic and international trademark applications, IP licensing, and litigation before the TTAB. At every turn, Julia serves as a mark maximizer by ensuring her client’s valuable IP assets remain intact and commercially viable. Julia’s experience ranges from searching, clearing, filing and registering trademarks, service marks and domain n...

M. Sean Sullivan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. M. Sean practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized M. Sean Sullivan 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 M. Sean Sullivan is held by other lawyers.

Vernon S. Lynch III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Vernon S. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Vernon S. Lynch III 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 Vernon S. Lynch III is held by other lawyers.

Frank Caprio chairs the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. He focuses on intellectual property law and assists clients in the protection and use of their intellectual property rights, and in the litigation of various technology-related disputes involving patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and computer issues. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America in both Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology Law. He is a retired ...

David Cannella is a shareholder in the Louisiana offices of Baron & Budd. As part of the Mesothelioma Litigation Group, he serves asbestos victims across the gulf state. After graduating from Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1999, Mr. Cannella served as a law clerk to the Honorable Pascal F. Calogero, Jr., Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. Following his service to Chief Justice Calogero, Mr. Cannella served as Assistant District Attorney for Orle...

Nathan Harris’s practice covers the entire business lifecycle, from assisting with entity formation and providing guidance on commercial transactions and fundraising to advising buyers and sellers in connection with complex M&A transactions. A significant area of his day-to-day work involves acting as an “outside general counsel” to small and medium sized businesses in a wide variety of industries. Additionally, Nathan has significant experience representing companies th...

John Arnold is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Health Care Law. John practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized John Arnold 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 John Arnold is held by other lawyers.

Phil Bradbury focuses his practice on commercial law and litigation, construction law and litigation, real estate, alternative dispute resolution, and business and estate planning for closely held businesses. Phil’s experience covers a wide range of litigation matters and business transactions, including: Representing real estate owners and developers in the purchase, sale and financing of multi-million dollar projects. Providing construction services to contractors, subcontractors, and...

Thomas J. McManus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Thomas J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas J. McManus 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 Thomas J. McManus is held by other lawyers.

Lindsay M. Massillon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lindsay M. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Lindsay M. Massillon 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 Lindsay M. Massillon is held by other lawyers.