Matías Avila-Nores

Stephen earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1989. Stephen was a member of the USC Law School Trial Competition Team that represented South Carolina in Regional Trial competitions. In 1994, Greenville Magazine selected him as one of “Greenville’s Best and Brightest 35 & Under.” He is listed in "Best Lawyers" and has recently been accepted into ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates). He has served as an original court-appointed member of the 13th Circui...

Lauren E. Lonergan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - ERISA and Litigation - Insurance. Lauren E. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren E. Lonergan since 2010. 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 Lauren E. Lonergan is held by othe...

Joshua M. Osborne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Joshua M. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua M. Osborne 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 Joshua M. Osborne is held by other lawyers.

Mike concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy, election and commercial law. His experience includes representing banks, construction companies, elected officials, and other large and small companies throughout the region. Also, his experience includes: bankruptcy litigation; election challenges; perfecting and defending mechanics’ lien claims; construction defect claims; Uniform Commercial Code litigation; and defending statutory liability claims against lenders. Early in hi...

Jan Michelsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jan practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jan Michelsen since 2019. 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 Jan Michelsen is held by other lawyers.

I have more than 14 years' experience litigating in state and federal court and on appeal. After graduating from Hendrix College in 2006 and the UALR Bowen School of Law in 2009, I clerked for the Honorable Judge D.P. Marshall, Jr., at the Arkansas Court of Appeals and at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. I joined Blair & Stroud in 2011, becoming a partner there in 2017. During my practice, I have litigated complicated matters to verdict. Practicing in...

“Board Certified, 30 Years Experience, AV Rated Preeminent, Super Lawyer, Best Lawyers-Criminal Defense” Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer John T. Floyd, a board-certified criminal law expert as recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, offers premier legal defense for individuals and businesses facing serious criminal charges. Acknowledged by Best Lawyers: Criminal Defense and Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, and holding an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell...

R. Clark Morrison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Natural Resources Law and Real Estate Law. R. Clark practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized R. Clark Morrison since 2007. 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 R. Clark Morrison...

Bob Knowlton leads Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Corporate Litigation practice group and is a certified mediator. Bob has successfully represented businesses and individuals in a wide variety of complex, high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts and arbitrations. His experience includes litigation and representation involving claims under securities laws, shareholder disputes, corporate governance matters, claims against officers and directors, business torts, intellectual property, inve...

Gregory Giammittorio represents private and publicly held companies in all stages of growth on a range of issues involving mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, venture capital, and public and private securities offerings. Mr. Giammittorio has recently worked on mergers and acquisitions for government services, telecommunications, energy, software, semiconductor, information technology, medical device, media, and life science companies. He has developed numerous acqui...