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Wade Fricke has practiced management-side labor and employment law since 1989. He was one of three attorneys who founded the Cleveland office of the firm. Prior to joining the firm, Wade was a partner in Cleveland’s oldest law firm, and before that, he worked for the Cleveland office of a national full-service law firm.Wade represents companies of all sizes across the country in virtually all aspects of employee relations in union and non-union settings. In both settings, Wade’s p...

Christina Hanna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christina, who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney Aislinn M. Penkwitz is a Partner at Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach LLC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she represents individuals and families in a wide range of family law matters. Her practice includes divorce, post-judgment disputes and modifications, paternity actions, child custody and placement matters, child support issues, restraining orders, and guardian ad litem appointments. She works closely with clients to address both the legal and practical concerns that often arise i...

Joan M. Vecchioli joined Johnson Pope in 1986 upon graduating with honors from Stetson University College of Law, where she was a member of the Law Review and competed on the Moot Court Board. She received her bachelor’s degree in economics from the College of William and Mary. Since joining the firm, Joan has gained experience in the areas of commercial litigation, commercial real estate transactions, education, and labor and employment law. Currently, her practice focuses on labor and...

Kevin L. Collins is a San Antonio, Texas criminal defense attorney with more than twenty-five years of legal experience. As the founder of Kevin L. Collins PC , his practice is dedicated to defending individuals and families facing serious criminal allegations in both state and federal courts. His recognized practice areas include Criminal Defense: General Practice and Juvenile Practice . Before entering private practice, Mr. Collins served as a federal law clerk and later worked as a state p...

Theresa D. Small practices trust and estate litigation, estate planning, guardianships and conservatorships, fiduciary representations, and trust and estate administration. Theresa represents clients throughout Northern Virginia. Prior to practicing at McCandlish Lillard, Theresa spent two years clerking at the Fairfax County Circuit Court for the Honorable Stephen C. Shannon and the Honorable David Bernhard. During her clerkship experience, she not only focused on the intricacies of Virginia...

Michael Fitzgerald is a personal injury attorney specializing in wrongful death and medical malpractice actions. He strives to be an advocate for his clients and their families by providing top-quality representation. His success in building both relationships with his clients and concrete cases had led to several multi-million dollar verdicts. Before joining the Fitzgerald Law Firm in 2015, Michael clerked for the Honorable Alan B. Johnson in the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyomi...

With more than twenty years of experience handling complex and multijurisdictional commercial real estate and commercial lending transactions, Jim leverages his understanding to convey the facts clearly and get the deal done. Whether he is working with clients or with opposing counsel, it’s Jim’s proven ability to communicate with clear, concise language while negotiating complex transactions that allows him to deliver practical solutions for clients and see them through the end. ...

Maria Alexander is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Maria, who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert E. Blevans received his Juris Doctor in 1977, and was admitted to the practice of law in California that year. He has been a Certified Specialist in Family Law for over 35 years, having been certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in 1983. After practicing law for 18 years in Los Angeles, Robert moved to the heart of the wine country, Napa, California. Robert is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a past President of the Northern C...