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Michael R. Stavnicky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Michael R. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Michael R. Stavnicky 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 Michael R. Stavnicky is held by other lawyers.

BACKGROUND Shoko’s practice focuses on preparing and prosecuting patent applications in electronics, telecommunications, optics, software, and mechanical engineering. Shoko received a B.S. in Physics from the University of Washington in 1998 and her J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law in 1997. EXPERIENCE Shoko collaborates extensively with her clients drafting and prosecuting patent applications in electronics, telecommunications, optics, medical devices, software, and ...

Richard R. Harris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Richard R. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Richard R. Harris 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 Richard R. Harris is held by other lawyers.

A lifelong resident of Rhode Island, Attorney Marasco has successfully litigated, arbitrated, and mediated personal injury and medical negligence cases in all of Rhode Island’s state and federal trial courts. He has also received accolades for his legal advocacy which has resulted in precedent setting rulings and multi-million dollar awards in medical negligence, wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. Attorney Marasco is the President-elect of the Rhode Island Association for Jus...

David Hammer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. David practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized David Hammer since 2026. 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 Hammer is held by other lawyers.

Tom Metzger is a nationally recognized employment law advisor, litigator, and trainer. With a career spanning over 20 years, he has developed expertise representing employers and executives in connection with covenants-not-to-compete, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulatory and litigation matters, discrimination and retaliation claims, contract disputes, and related workplace matters. Tom represents employers and executi...

Jeff Garfinkle represents secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, trustees, equity receivers, debtors, and other parties in a variety of bankruptcy, restructuring cases and collection matters, including out of court workouts. Jeff also specializes in matters pertaining to Articles 2 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and asset sales of bankrupt and financially-troubled companies.

Laura Pazin Porter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Laura Pazin practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Pazin Porter 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 Laura Pazin Porter is held by other lawyers.

Scott Mendeloff combines an 11-year tenure as a former federal prosecutor with more than 19 years of experience in private practice. He focuses his practice on commercial trials and white collar criminal litigation. Scott has been consistently recognized by Chambers USA in the area of commercial litigation and by Leading Lawyers in the areas of commercial and white collar litigation. Scott has tried to conclusion more than 50 cases in a wide array of areas in both the civil and criminal arena...

Herbert Goldman is a member in the Business Law Group. In his more than forty years of practice, he has acquired experience in many areas of commercial law, particularly corporate and partnership law, acquisition of healthcare practices, financing and business practices. He has developed a principal focus in financing transactions and has negotiated and closed numerous bank loans and arrangements, including financings in many leveraged buy-outs, complex institutional financings, industrial de...