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Evan works closely with clients in the commercial real estate and infrastructure, especially renewables and pipeline development, industries. Much of his work involves complex projects that span multiple sites and multiple states. Pipeline, Renewables and other Infrastructure Projects: Evan represents companies in connection with oil and gas pipeline developments. Additionally, he represents renewable energy clients, including developers of wind and solar farms. He also represents landowners ...

Bruce Copeland is a partner in the firm’s commercial litigation practice, and former deputy department head for the firm’s entire Litigation practice. He represents and counsels a variety of businesses with respect to a variety of concerns, including advertising and labeling issues, false and misleading advertising, trade secrets, complex commercial litigation in federal and state court, litigation avoidance, and a broad range of areas in the food and beverage industry. My focus I...

Rachel L. Merrill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Rachel L., who practices law in Bellevue, Washington, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachel L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gary S. Freed is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law. Gary S., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gary S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jim Hall is a trial lawyer at Kean Miller based in Houston, Texas, representing businesses and organizations in complex civil litigation. He has experience appearing before state and federal trial courts, the United States Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Clients regularly seek his counsel for strategic guidance in high-stakes matters that require careful case management and a practical approach to dispute resolution. Jim serves as national litigation counsel for compan...

As chair of the firm’s Property Tax and Valuation Department, Gregory F. Servodidio’s practice focuses on property valuation in the context of property tax appeals and eminent domain proceedings. He represents property owners and lessees throughout Connecticut seeking equitable assessments of their real and personal property by municipal assessing authorities. He represents clients in negotiations with municipal officials, revaluation companies and personal property audit firms, a...

Bill Burgess’ practice focuses on appellate litigation across a broad range of subject matter, including patent litigation, commercial litigation, and regulatory matters. He has argued appeals in most of the United States courts of appeals, including several in the Federal Circuit. He has been to trial several times, joining trial teams to brief dispositive motions or prepare for appeals, and has also practiced before agencies such as the Patent & Trademark Office, International Tra...

Jonathan Kidwell leads Kirkland’s Global Environmental Practice on energy and infrastructure matters. Previously honored as both an “MVP of the Year” and a “Rising Star” by Law360 , Jonathan is also recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. as “a key name,” “crucial in the growth of [Kirkland’s] environmental practice in Texas” and “among the most commercial environmental attorneys in the market.” Jonathan’s clients rely on ...

Over sixteen years of real estate law experience. Deep expertise in transactions in a wide range of industries. Guides national clients through deals from initial phases to acquisition and disposition. Whether her clients are leasing retail space, investing in a multifamily project, moving corporate headquarters, finishing construction on a distressed project or transforming run-down malls into vibrant lifestyle centers, Ashley Wingfield’s expertise guides them through every step. From ...

Gina Jacobs is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. She focuses on business planning and commercial transactions, commercial finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Over the course of a law career that spans more than 30 years, Gina has advised privately held businesses with their business planning, contracting, finance, and acquisition and divestiture needs. Her knowledge of contract and commercial law and finance makes her an asset to her clients as they grow and expand their businesse...