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Chris defends pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in “bet the company” mass tort litigations. With extensive experience in managing large-scale litigation, Chris brings to the table an eye for streamlining workflows, improving efficiencies, and implementing cost-reduction measures. His work with discovery teams and vendors, in particular, has been recognized by clients and colleagues alike, making him a trusted advisor and leader in the legal community. The Legal 500 U...

Kelly J. Kubasta is an attorney and shareholder of Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC. He focuses on a wide array of intellectual property, with particular emphasis on patent, trademark, and trade dress litigation and licensing. Kelly’s litigation experience, advising both plaintiffs and defendants, includes infringement issues involving patents, trademarks/service marks, product trade dress, and copyrights, as well as breach of contract, unfair competition, trade secret, and antitrust...

Luke T. Tashjian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Luke T., who practices law in Westport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Luke T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Vogt has practiced law with Jones Gotcher since 1984, and was named a partner in 1989. His law practice includes commercial litigation, employment practices, real estate, contracts, bankruptcy and education law. He represents a variety of clients including Tulsa Community College, Grand River Dam Authority, The Salvation Army, Tulsa Talons, Sinclair Tulsa Refinery, Metro Builders Supply and a number of commercial real estate property owners and developers. In 2006, Mr. Vogt was named to t...

Susan L. Nardone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Susan L., who practices law in Newark, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul O’Connor is an accomplished partner in the firm of O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, LLC. Mr. O’Connor is known for his many highly visible successes in plaintiff medical malpractice cases and the realm of plaintiff personal injury law. A proven expert with vast knowledge in medical malpractice matters, Mr. O’Connor has represented plaintiffs in cases across the spectrum, from negligence-caused birth related injuries to wrongful death. His commitment is to secu...

Heather Cavanaugh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Heather, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melissa A. Siebert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Melissa A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mike Marshall concentrates his practice on corporations, mergers and acquisitions, securities and general business law. He has an active practice in the financial institutions area, including commercial banks and other holding companies. Mr. Marshall has represented both sellers and buyers in numerous mergers and acquisitions ranging in size from less than $1 million to over $1 billion. He has also represented companies in both public and private equity offerings and represents public compani...

Lionel S. Lofton was born and raised in McClellanville, South Carolina, where he still resides. In 1963, he graduated from McClellanville High School, where his mother taught school. During his senior year, he was named to the Post and Courier's All-Star Basketball Team, which he still talks about to this day. Following graduation, Mr. Lofton enrolled a the University of Georgia to study forestry. Following a year at UGA, he transferred to Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, w...