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It’s no surprise Tim Dollar is considered one of the top trial lawyers in America. He has tried more than 286 jury trials, has won hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients and orchestrated major company and legislative policy changes that make our world safer. Highlights of Tim’s civil practice include Bresette v. Brassfield and Gorre, et. al, a nationally publicized story about the devasting collapse of a flight display board at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airpo...

Michael J. Bonner concentrates his practice in the areas of corporation finance, corporate governance, business transactions, securities and gaming. Michael represents clients in corporate securities and other business transactions, including acting as lead counsel on initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, private placements and a variety of financing, acquisition and restructuring transactions for publicly held and privately held business entities. He counsels publicly held companies...

Ms. Higbee’s practice consists primarily of real estate matters including homeowners association matters, property management matters, transactions and litigation. She has provided advice to homeowners associations, commercial property owners associations, commercial and residential landlords, property managers, lenders in connection with SBA loan closings, real estate agents and buyers and sellers of real estate. Clients turn to Ms. Higbee for her expertise in compliance with CC&Rs...

Ryan V. Fraser represents clients in high-stakes criminal and civil matters, with a focus on white-collar criminal defense and complex federal litigation. Based in Los Angeles, California, Ryan brings substantial experience in federal court and approaches each matter with careful preparation, strategic analysis, and strong advocacy. Ryan joined Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP after serving for six years as a trial attorney with the Federal Defenders of San Diego, where he represented cl...

Megan McVicar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Megan practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Megan McVicar since 2021. 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 Megan McVicar is held by other lawyers.

With over 28 years of experience in franchising and franchise laws in Texas and throughout the U.S, franchise attorney Kat Tidd focuses on providing practical, comprehensive, and personalized legal advice and solutions to her clients for their specific goals. She works with clients to understand not only the dynamics of the franchise business but also the interpersonal relationships that can drive the business. Kat has worked in and with the franchise industry for more than 30 years, includin...

Amy Segal’s practice focuses on tax and other legal issues of charities, such as foundations, schools and educational organizations, scientific and environmental organizations, youth-oriented groups, arts organizations and community groups, as well as other tax-exempt organizations. Ms. Segal assists a wide range of clients in areas such as grant making, structuring and other corporate matters, corporate governance, joint ventures, unrelated business income tax, internet activities, fun...

David R. Tavolier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Tax Law. David R. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David R. Tavolier since 2006. 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 R. Tavolier is held by other lawyers.

Ivan Schlager is an international trade and national security partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Ivan provides counsel on structuring, negotiating and documenting transactions to address regulatory issues, including approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). He represents a diverse group of clients ranging from defense companies, major telecommunications providers, and media and technology companies to private equity firms a...

Martin T. Hamilton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Martin T. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Martin T. Hamilton 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 Martin T. Hamilton is held by other lawyers.