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Brandon S. Neuman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brandon S., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brandon S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cherie L. Peterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Cherie L., who practices law in Buffalo, New York, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cherie L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Burg J.D. is one of America’s leading trial lawyers, a best-selling author, legal expert, and founding shareholder of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine. A legal champion for victims of corporate and individual malfeasance, negligence, overreach, and abuse, Burg began his career fighting for the underdog and has gone on to successfully litigate some of the country’s most high-profile cases of the past four decades. Under Burg’s leadership, Burg Simpson Eldredg...

Karen N. Shapiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Employment Law - Management and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Karen N., who practices law in Rockville, Maryland, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen N. is held by other top lawyers in...

Carla F. Stern is an attorney with Stern Edlin Graham Family Law PC, focusing her practice on Family Law matters in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been included in Best Lawyers for her work in Family Law, reflecting peer recognition within the legal community. Carla has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2013. This distinction is based on a peer-review process that considers feedback from attorneys practicing in the same geographic area and practice field. Her work involves representing individ...

Salina M. Hamilton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Salina M., who practices law in Detroit, Michigan, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Salina M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Ford is a nationally recognized antitrust litigator who represents both antitrust plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts and in agency investigations in matters concerning alleged monopolization, restraints of trade, price fixing, bid rigging, price discrimination, and other forms of anticompetitive and exclusionary conduct. Mr. Ford has been recognized as a “Next Generation Partner” by The Legal 500 United States for his antitrust civil litigation practice; ra...

"Not only am I committed to providing high quality legal services, I am also pragmatic and collaborative in my approach. I enjoy assisting clients with legal matters and supporting their business vision and strategies." I am passionate about representing my clients in an approachable manner. I strive to address their concerns with a balance of strong business and analytical skills, coupled with energy, integrity – and a sense of humor. I have more than 30 years of experience in all type...

Ronald G. Tate, Jr. is a Greenville-based construction lawyer and litigator with more than 40 years of experience representing home builders and contractors in jury trials, arbitrations, land-use disputes, and risk management counselling. His cases have ranged from construction matters, commercial litigation, environmental law, and toxic torts. He is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd and has been recognized since 2013. Ron believes that the ability to fight for clients in a jury trial is...

After completing his undergraduate degree at the United States Merchant Marine Academy Mr. DeGiulio obtained a U.S. Coast Guard unlimited tonnage Third Officer’s license and a First Class Pilot license for the Great Lakes and served on numerous merchant and naval vessels. He then returned to school and obtained his law degree and a master’s degree in business administration. Throughout his legal career Mr. DeGiulio has handled all types of maritime casualty and commercial disputes...