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Jesse Ferrantella is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jesse practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jesse Ferrantella 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 Jesse Ferrantella is held by other lawyers.

Since starting with the Firm in 1988, Michael’s practice has concentrated on bankruptcy and insolvency related Litigation. Michael has represented corporate and individual debtors, secured creditors, equipment lenders, landlords, creditor’s committees, trustees and petitioning creditors in involuntary bankruptcies. Michael also has substantial experience in receivership cases.

Kristin J. Coffey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law. Kristin J. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kristin J. Coffey since 2022. 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 Kristin J. Coffey is held by other lawyers.

Sean W. Wandro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. Sean W. practices law in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Best Lawyers has recognized Sean W. Wandro since 2023. 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 Sean W. Wandro is held by other lawyers.

Kristopher B. Knox is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Railroad Law. Kristopher B. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Kristopher B. Knox 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 Kristopher B. Knox is held by other lawyers.

Sheila Stiles is a partner in the Newport Beach office of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara LLP. Ms. Stiles joined the firm in 2009 and limits her practice to family law matters. Ms. Stiles is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. She has extensive experience in handling all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, complex custody and visitation matters, complex business valuation and income determina...

J. René Toadvine maintains a nationwide practice that focuses on representing management in all facets of employee benefits matters, including: Employee benefits tax issues The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and benefits planning Executive compensation Employee benefits in mergers and acquisitions Bank finance and ERISA issues in securitizations René designs and drafts all types of employee benefits and executive compensation plans with adherence to compliance r...

Thomas L. Penland, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Thomas L. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas L. Penland, Jr. since 2007. 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 L. Penland, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Rachel Park Hurt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Rachel Park practices law in Knoxville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Park Hurt since 2020. 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 whic...

Cheryl Howell Oswalt is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Tuscaloosa, Alabama office, where she is a member of the Litigation practice group. Cheryl’s practice focuses on representing individuals and businesses in a wide range of business and commercial litigation matters, including financial services litigation, insurance-related litigation and minority shareholder issues. She has years of experience in representing financial institutions and members of the mortgage banking indus...