Kenneth Pereira

After acting as lead counsel in multi-million dollar complex litigation, Andrew opened the Schwaba Law Firm in North Carolina in 2010 with a commitment to helping regular people. As a lawyer that takes cases to trial, Andrew realized what it takes to help people recover: an honest victim and a lawyer committed to telling their truth. With the Schwaba Law Firm, Andrew applies this simple formula to gain recovery for clients in all different types of cases, including motor vehicle accidents, cl...

George Abney offers his clients confident guidance through civil and criminal tax controversy matters. He honed his skills as a federal prosecutor for the Department of Justice, where he was recognized by former Attorney General John Ashcroft as a Tax Division Outstanding Attorney. George is a partner on the firm’s Tax Controversy Team, whose practice focuses on civil and criminal tax controversy matters. George has significant trial and appellate experience gained from years as a feder...

Practice Area : Civil litigation. Mr. Cracken represents businesses and individuals in civil litigation. He acts as general counsel for his clients, identifying their best claims, identifying and recruiting the best law firms to jointly represent his clients in the prosecution of their claims, and then participating in the related litigation. For example: Today, Mr. Cracken serves as co-counsel in the joint representation of: (1) more than 1,400 Georgia claimants in PFAS contamination litigat...

Rick is a member of Varnum's Labor and Employment Practice Group. He focuses on the defense of employers in workers’ compensation litigation, from managing contested cases in an aggressive and efficient manner to assessing cost-containment methods. He represents employers at all levels of the court system, including the Workers’ Compensation Appellate Court, the Michigan Court of Appeals, and Michigan Supreme Court. Rick has handled multiple Michigan Occupational Safety and Health...

Jon Ballis is Chairman of the Executive Committee of Kirkland & Ellis, one of the world’s leading law firms with 6,500 professionals (including more than 3,000 attorneys) around the world committed to the highest quality legal advice and unparalleled client service. In his role, Jon is responsible for establishing and executing upon Kirkland’s strategic priorities, including advancing business initiatives and promoting a culture of performance, collaboration and collegiality. ...

Edward F. Rodenbach is based in the Greenwich office. He has served as the Partner-in-Charge of the Greenwich office, a member of the Firm's Board of Directors and it's Vice Chairman, and co-Chair of the Firm's Private Clients Group. Ed's practice has included estate planning for high net worth individuals and families; all aspects of estate settlement and administration; and trust planning, formation and administration. Today, Ed spends most of his time as an executor and trustee for numerou...

Timothy C. Seward is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Timothy C. practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy C. Seward 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 Timothy C. Seward is held by other lawyers.

N. Beaumont Beard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. N. Beaumont practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized N. Beaumont Beard since 2014. 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 N. Beaumont Beard is held by other lawyers.

Kent E. Endacott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Kent E. practices law in Lincoln, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Kent E. Endacott 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 Kent E. Endacott is held by other lawyers.

Stephen M. Strum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Stephen M. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen M. Strum since 2016. 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 rega...