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Caroline D. Ciraolo, former Acting Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Tax Division, is a partner with Kostelanetz LLP and a founder of its Washington, D.C. office. Her practice focuses on federal and state civil tax controversies, including representation in sensitive audits, administrative appeals, and litigation, providing related tax advice, conducting internal investigations, and representing individuals and entities in criminal tax investigations and pro...

Stanley L. Friedman is a criminal defense attorney based in Beverly Hills, California, and founder of the Law Offices of Stanley L. Friedman . He represents healthcare professionals, executives, business owners, public officials, corporations, and high-profile individuals in complex federal and state investigations throughout the United States, with a primary focus on matters in California and Nevada. His practice includes significant work in white-collar criminal defense , handling allegatio...

James L. Ferraro, Jr. is a Shareholder at The Ferraro Law Firm , where he represents individuals and government entities in high-stakes litigation involving product liability, toxic torts, environmental contamination, and mesothelioma. Since joining the firm in 2013, Mr. Ferraro has played a pivotal role in expanding its commercial litigation and mass tort practices, including its growing public entity representation in major litigations such as PFAS/AFFF, insulin price-fixing, and opioids. M...

Shahzad Malik is a partner within Nixon Peabody’s Corporate & Finance practice group and a member of our Tax team. He concentrates on tax issues for mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments and fund formation matters as well as tax controversy issues. My focus Corporate and Transactional Tax Issues I have extensive experience advising corporate clients on tax matters relating to mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, fund formation and cross-border transactions....

William A. Waddell Jr. is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group. Bill’s work is focused on litigation and other representation for banks, insurance companies, healthcare entities, and other businesses. He has deep experience in class actions, bet-the-company jury trials, and regulatory litigation.

John B. Hagerty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. John B. practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized John B. Hagerty since 2009. 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 B. Hagerty is held by other lawyers.

Matt Weiss helps creditors successfully navigate bankruptcy and restructuring matters, with a focus on creditors’ rights and insolvency-related litigation in bankruptcy, federal and state courts. His experience includes all phases of Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcies, representing secured and unsecured creditors as well as debtors and other parties-in-interest. With years of deep experience spanning the nuanced details of statutory interpretation to the most sophisticated strategies for com...

Michelle V. Kelban P.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michelle V. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle V. Kelban P.C. 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 Michelle V. Kelban P.C. is held by other lawyers.

Experienced Minnesota Personal Injury Trial Attorney Paul Downes is a veteran Minnesota trial lawyer at SiebenCarey who has spent more than three decades helping injury victims and their families pursue justice after serious accidents, wrongful death , medical negligence , and other life-changing personal injuries . Known for his personalized approach and strong courtroom advocacy, he has built a reputation for combining compassionate client service with proven trial experience. Paul is a Cer...

Joel has over 40 years of experience in tax, business, asset protection, and estate and gift tax planning for high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs. He consults on business entities, including limited liability companies (LLCs), S corporations and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). He structures and prepares shareholder agreements, operating agreements and other business agreements. He also routinely handles sophisticated estate planning including the preparation of wills, revocabl...