Norman Fitzgerald

Roger W. Smith, Jr., was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended the Raleigh public schools. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina in 1991. While at UNC he was inducted into the Order of Gimghoul. After college, Mr. Smith moved to Wyoming where, during a period of about two years, he learned to hand-make rough white-pine furniture in the Western tradition. He returned to North Carolina and co-founded Appalachian Designs, a company through ...

Russell Post is a board-certified appellate specialist. For the last 18 years, following his clerkship with the Hon. Jerry Smith of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, he has dedicated his practice to civil appeals. He has acted as lead counsel in approximately 100 appeals and has participated in countless others, preparing briefs and presenting oral arguments to the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas appellate courts, and the Fifth Circuit. Russell represents both plaintiff...

Nathan J. Wautier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Nathan J., who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathan J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julia Frost-Davies is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Julia, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth Darby Rehm is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Elizabeth Darby, who practices law in Mobile, Alabama, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth Darby is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenneth Held is an experienced trial attorney who focuses his practice on business litigation in state and federal courts, arbitration and regulatory enforcement matters, with a particular emphasis on securities litigation, energy litigation and class action defense. His clients range from individuals to publicly traded and privately held companies, as well as private equity firms and hedge funds. Mr. Held has significant experience in securities litigation and defending corporate and individ...

Quinn Girrens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Quinn, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Quinn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joshua Brody’s practice focuses primarily on general corporate restructuring and bankruptcy matters. He represents creditors’ committees, debtors, bondholders, distressed investors, indenture trustees, bank groups, lenders and other parties in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, out-of-court restructurings, acquisitions and other distressed situations. Mr. Brody advises hedge funds and other financial institutions on the rights and remedies of various debt holders and in understandin...

Sarah Wirskye has been defending clients in white-collar criminal, False Claims Act and civil fraud disputes with the government for over 25 years. A strategic problem solver who is results focused and detail oriented, she works proactively with the government to help clients avoid an indictment or lawsuit. Sarah is an experienced courtroom litigator who has successfully tried white-collar criminal, civil, and other criminal cases in federal and state court. Sarah also has represented clients...

Mark Douglas Kamitomo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Mark Douglas, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark Douglas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.