Juha Mäkitalo

BMG's founding attorney, Keith P. More was named the Orange County Workers' Compensation Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2003, 2004 and 2012. He has also been named a 5-Time Southern California Lawyer and was listed as a Top 10 Attorney by The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. More was named a lifetime member of the Top Trial Lawyers of America and was declared by The National Law Journal as a Top Personal Injury Litigator. He has also has been a member of the Million Dollar Advocate...

Education Law School: University of Denver, Sturm College of Law (J.D., 1998) Undergraduate Degrees: Pennsylvania State University, (BS 1993) ‍ Awards Best Lawyers in America - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs 2020 ‍ Licenses and Bars Wyoming Colorado Wyoming Supreme Court U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ‍ Associations and Memberships Wyoming Bar Association Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Natrona County School District, Board of Trustees Montessory School of Casper,...

Philip D. Williamson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Philip D., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John M. Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. John M., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edward S. Goodman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Edward S., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edward S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shane P. Criqui is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Shane P., who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shane P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James P. Durling is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Trade and Finance Law. James P., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William H. Fallon is a Member of the firm and has been practicing law since 1981. His practice is focused on representing employers in employment and labor matters, including employment litigation. Labor and Employment Law Experience Mr. Fallon helps employers find successful, constructive solutions to their most difficult employment problems, in and out of court. Most employers prefer to stay out of court, which is accomplished by effective early management of potential legal problems. Mr. F...

Emily R. Carstensen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Emily R., who practices law in Paramus, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey I. Pasek is past chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Group. Working out of the firm's offices in Philadelphia and New York, he maintains a national practice of representing employers in all facets of labor and employment law. Jeff has handled collective bargaining negotiations and grievance arbitrations in a variety of industries, including apparel, construction, education, entertainment, food, healthcare, retail and transportation. A former management trustee of a nationwide r...