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Ariel Neuman is a trial lawyer who clients turn to for their most high-profile civil cases and criminal investigations. A former Assistant United States Attorney, his work includes defending a Fortune 150 company against criminal charges at trial, representing members of Congress in relation to grand jury investigations, leading an internal investigation for a major league sports franchise, and defending the largest minority-owned brokerage firm in a high-stakes business dispute. For over a d...

A member of Manning Fulton's litigation section, William C. Smith, Jr. has a diverse litigation practice. He represents small and large businesses, and individuals in a variety of litigation and administrative law matters, including contract disputes, debt collection, employment, real estate and bankruptcy matters. William represents clients in both federal and state courts. He also advises both employers and employees on labor and employment issues and related matters, and represents a numbe...

Antone Melton-Meaux is a qualified neutral and Founder of Work Resolve Mediation. Antone began his legal career at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom in Washington D.C as an employment attorney and later became a Partner and Practice Group Leader at Jackson Lewis. He has also been the Chief Employment Counsel for St. Jude Medical and a Human Resources Leader for St. Jude Medical and Abbott Laboratories. He brings this unique skill set to facilitating the full spectrum of workplace disputes...

Steve Thornton concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate finance, securities, commercial transactions and general corporate counseling. He assists businesses and individual clients with secured financings, restructurings, company acquisitions and dispositions, SEC compliance, and other general corporate matters. Of particular note, Steve is committed to providing the clear and straightforward communication required to advise privately held businesses. He focuses on taking the time t...

Shawn Tennis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Shawn practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn Tennis since 2027. 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 Shawn Tennis is held by other lawyers.

James Voelker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. James practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized James Voelker 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 James Voelker is held by other lawyers.

Kimberly M. Hogan is a personal injury attorney with Fasig Brooks Law Offices in Tallahassee, Florida. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2026 in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. A native of Tallahassee, Kimberly (“Kimmy”) attended Maclay School from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade and remains a proud Maclay Marauder. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Florida State University in 2008 and a Master of Arts in Applied Econo...

Stuart I. Gordon is a partner in Rivkin Radler LLP ’s Bankruptcy Practice Group and focuses his practice on bankruptcy, corporate reorganization, and related litigation matters. Based in Uniondale, New York, he represents a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions, insurance companies, real estate owners and developers, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, restaurants, physicians and medical practices, non-profit organizations, unions, and health and welfare funds. ...

Lee Vartan is a highly regarded criminal defense and trial attorney who handles high-stakes investigations and litigation in New Jersey and throughout the region. He regularly represents individuals in significant prosecutions brought by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, Attorney Generals’ Offices, and local prosecutors, as well as companies in high-stakes investigations brought by criminal and civil regulators. Clients choose Lee not only because he has successfully tried more than a doze...

Akiba Stern has advised clients for 30 years in all aspects of business law, both as in-house counsel and at law firms. Akiba concentrates his practice on outsourcing, technology-enabled business transactions, e-commerce, technology transfers, licensing, intellectual property and joint ventures. He also specializes in transactions involving the commercialization of intellectual property. Akiba helps his clients with outsourcing transactions and strategic alliances, as well as with structuring...