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Michael Cooney is a Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer who represents plaintiffs in cases involving serious injuries and wrongful death. His practice includes asbestos exposure, toxic chemicals, toxic torts, and corporate negligence. He represents union tradesmen and women, military service members, and families affected by exposure to harmful toxins. Michael has obtained multi-million-dollar recoveries for dozens of clients, including several recoveries exceeding $5 million. In one cas...

Brion is a Shareholder and co-Chair of the Real Estate Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He has a unique background and skillset that service the diverse needs of his clients, which come in all shapes and sizes from closely-held businesses, start-up companies and individuals to well-established financial institutions and municipalities. Brion’s commitment to customer service, attention to detail and unending desire to provide value serves his business, banking, developer, municip...

Steve Collins is a partner practicing in the firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice and Securities Litigation Groups. His practice focuses on (1) securities litigation, investigations and enforcement proceedings; (2) financial services litigation; and (3) transaction-based litigation, as the principal components of a commercial litigation practice. Securities Litigation and Investigations: Mr. Collins represents clients in SEC, stock exchange and state securities investigations and enfo...

Kate Scallan maintains an international trusts and estates practice, representing clients across the globe in high net worth estate and gift tax planning matters. Kate provides sophisticated tax advice to some of the most successful hedge fund and private equity fund principals in the world. She advises with regard to closely held business planning and tax structuring, bringing her personal touch and attention to each client’s unique situation. Kate’s practice encompasses wills, t...

Melissa Kuipers Blake is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. Melissa Kuipers practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Kuipers Blake 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 Melissa Kuipers Blake is held by other lawyers.

Lisa Newfield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Lisa practices law in Stamford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa Newfield since 2027. 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 Lisa Newfield is held by other lawyers.

Tamar Kelber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Tamar practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Tamar Kelber 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 Tamar Kelber is held by other lawyers.

Brian R. Lemon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Patent. Brian R. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Brian R. Lemon since 2023. 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 Brian R. Lemon is held by other lawyers.

Dave Corbitt is a partner at Krieg DeVault LLP in Indianapolis, Indiana. He serves as Chair of the firm’s Public Finance and Municipal Law Practice and as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. Corbitt advises municipalities, governmental entities, businesses and private clients on municipal finance, economic development, governmental affairs, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and general corporate law and strategy. His corporate practice includes advising privately o...

Abby Foster joined Mueller Family Law Group in 2013 and is now a Partner in the firm. Based in McKinney, Texas, Abby is actively involved in the local legal community. She previously served as President of the Collin County Young Lawyers Association and continues her involvement as a member of the CCYLA Board of Directors. Abby is also a member of the Collin County Women Lawyers Association and the Curt B. Henderson Inn of Courts. Abby’s legal practice is devoted exclusively to Family L...