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There’s a lot that goes into it, but to really succeed in this profession, I’ve come to believe these three qualities are 90% of it: courage, humanity, and humility. Courage. You must be unafraid. Following a particularly nasty trial, my wife summed up my job: “They are schoolyard bullies. They’ve already bullied your client once, and now they want to use the trial to do it again. But you walk up, stand next to them, put your hand on their shoulder, steel yourself, and...

Mark T. Cramer is a Shareholder in the Los Angeles office and Chair of the Firm’s Class Action Practice Group. Mr. Cramer advises clients ranging from Fortune 50 corporations to start-up companies about how to manage actual and potential business disputes in the context of their overall business goals. He collaborates with clients, their executives, and in-house counsel to formulate and implement customized litigation strategies. For example, where the client’s primary business in...

Frank A. Saviano P.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Sports Law. Frank A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Frank A. Saviano 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 Frank A. Saviano P.C. is held by other lawyers.

Mary Beth Maloney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Mary Beth practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Mary Beth Maloney 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 Mary Beth Maloney is held by other lawyers.

Stephen M. Perry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephen M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen M. Perry 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 Stephen M. Perry is held by other lawyers.

Erik Bergeland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Erik practices law in Des Moines, Iowa Best Lawyers has recognized Erik Bergeland 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 Erik Bergeland is held by other lawyers.

David B. Barnhart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. David B. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David B. Barnhart since 1995. 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 David B. Barnhart is held by other lawyers.

Phil Savrin is a founding member of Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, where he serves on its Executive Committee and leads the firm’s Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith National Practice Section. His areas of expertise include commercial insurance coverage issues, litigation of extra-contractual claims, and defense of professional liability claims. In addition, he represents local governments and officials in defending civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Mr. Savrin began his le...

Jason R. Sytsma is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Patent Law and Trademark Law. Jason R. practices law in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Best Lawyers has recognized Jason R. Sytsma 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 Jason R. Sytsma is held by other lawyers.

Susie Furr practices in the area of labor and employment law. Her concentration is in employment litigation, employment counseling, and business litigation. Ms. Furr’s practice covers the wide array of issues that arise in the employment context. She routinely counsels employers regarding compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, The Fair Labor Stand...