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Andrew Sweeney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Andrew practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Sweeney 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 Andrew Sweeney is held by other lawyers.

Lauren Brenner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Lauren practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren Brenner 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 Lauren Brenner is held by other lawyers.

Marc Monteleone is the Managing Partner of Bowles Rice, acting as the firm’s CEO. His responsibilities include leadership, management and administration of the firm. Marc’s legal practice includes federal and state taxation, mergers and acquisitions, oil and gas law, construction law, commercial law and real estate development. He also serves as the chairman of the firm’s Small Business Development Team, which assists small businesses in all matters, from formation through d...

Frank P. Tranchina, Jr., is a partner in the law firm of Tranchina & Mansfield, L.L.C. He received his law degree from Loyola University School of Law in 1979. He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization and is also licensed in the State of California. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a past chairman of the Family Law sections of the Louisiana State and Jefferson Bar Associations as well as co-chair of the board ce...

Keith Lemieux is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Municipal Law and Water Law. Keith practices law in Westlake Village, California Best Lawyers has recognized Keith Lemieux 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 Keith Lemieux is held by other lawyers.

Les Jones and his team have recovered over $100 million in settlements and verdicts over the course of his 30+year career. Focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home litigation. Mr. Jones and his partners have assisted countless families and individuals in navigating the recovery of their personal losses. A fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America has named him “Lawyer of the Year” three times, a Top 100 Super Lawyer in Tennes...

Louis Ederer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Louis practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Louis Ederer 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 Louis Ederer is held by other lawyers.

Tommy Shepherd is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He advises businesses, Native American tribes, and financial institutions on a wide range of commercial and transactional matters. Tommy represents a broad spectrum of clients in all types of commercial and regulated matters. He has extensive experience in acquisitions, public-private leases, financings, land-use approvals, statutory and regulatory interpretation and compliance, operations, and administrative hearings. An accomplish...

Thaddeus J. Stauber is a partner in Nixon Peabody LLP’s Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration groups and is head of the firm’s Art and Cultural Institutions team. In court room trials and proceedings involving commercial matters, federal contracts, real estate, intellectual property and privacy rights, personal reputations, contractual disputes, contested estates, wrongful death claims, insurance coverage and priceless art masterpieces, Thad has successfully represen...

Richard Latta is a partner in the Business Practice Group, Co-chair of the Reorganizations, Financial Restructuring and Workouts Group, and a leader of the firm’s Distressed Real Estate Group. He practices in the areas of corporate and partnership acquisitions and reorganizations, debt restructurings, corporate banking transactions, corporate governance matters, tax law, and planning for closely-held businesses, including succession planning for generational transfers of wealth. In addition t...