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Peter F. Vaira serves as Special Counsel to Weir LLP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over the course of more than 50 years in practice, Mr. Vaira has represented clients in complex criminal defense , white-collar matters, civil litigation , and alternative dispute resolution proceedings in state and federal courts. His practice includes white-collar criminal defense, internal and parallel investigations, antitrust matters, corporate crisis management, and complex commercial disputes. In additi...

Jim Waldenberger, a partner at Kline & Specter, is an experienced trial lawyer who has a wealth of hands-on experience in personal injury cases that has resulted in an impressive record of legal victories. Over his twenty-five years of practice, Jim had taken great pride in specializing in tough cases. Using a creative "out-of-the-box" type of approach to litigating, Jim has obtained seven and eight-figure verdicts and settlements for his clients in practice areas ranging from medical mal...

The Honorable Geoffrey W. Dlin (ret.) has returned to private practice and joined KK &O after serving more than 15 years as a Workers' Compensation Judge. As a judge, he decided thousands of contested workers' compensation cases and frequently taught other lawyers, judges and private organizations about workers' compensation matters. In addition to those traditional roles of a judge, Geoff developed a statewide mediation practice. His skills in settling workers' compensation cases were hi...

Jeff focuses his practice on multiple areas of real estate law, including real estate development, real estate finance, joint venture transactions, multifamily transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, and loan workouts. He currently serves on the firm's management committee and board of directors, and is chair of the firm's Business Law Section. Jeff’s representations have included engagements by private equity funds in connection with the purchase of distressed debt, lenders in connecti...

Daniel Carmody is a partner in Sterlington’s Private Wealth team. He advises clients on complex tax matters related to domestic and international transactions, with a particular focus on structuring partnerships and limited liability companies. He also represents clients in high-stakes audits and appeals before the IRS. Prior to joining Sterlington, Daniel was a partner at Morgan Lewis and, before that, a managing director in PwC’s National Tax Services group, where he advised on ...

William A. Denmark is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. William A. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized William A. Denmark since 2013. 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 William A. Denmark is held by other lawyers.

Mark S. Cappuccio is Chair of the firm's Tax Assessment Appeals practice group. He is an experienced civil trial attorney and has extensive background in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate, zoning, condemnation and tax assessment law. As a member of the Firm's Zoning and Land Use Group he represents individuals, businesses and municipalities in a variety of real estate matters including land use, zoning and condemnation cases. He has been appointed to serve as a mediator in the M...

Doreen Y. Trujillo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Doreen Y. practices law in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Doreen Y. Trujillo 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 Doreen Y. Trujillo is held by other lawyers.

Tracy A. Finken Magnotta is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Tracy A. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Tracy A. Finken Magnotta 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 regard in which Tracy A. ...

Kaitlyn R. Maxwell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Kaitlyn R. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Kaitlyn R. Maxwell 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 Kaitlyn R. Maxwell is held by other lawyers.