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As a trial attorney, Cassandra L. Feeney represents clients in both state and federal courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, as well as before administrative and licensing boards. Cassandra’s practice includes: Medical-Malpractice Defense Product Liability Construction and Premises Liability Toxic Torts Appellate Law Slip and Fall Motor Vehicle Collisions Personal Injury Businesses Cassandra defends healthcare professionals, physicians, nurses, hospitals, practice group...

Joseph P. Fiteni is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Joseph practices law in Morristown, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mr. Fiteni is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Mr. Fiteni also focuses his practice in the areas of professional liability defense, personal injury and premise liabi...

Camille V. Otero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Camille V. practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Camille V. Otero 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 Camille V. Otero is held by other lawyers.

Tad S. Shapiro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Tad S. practices law in Santa Rosa, California Best Lawyers has recognized Tad S. Shapiro 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 Tad S. Shapiro is held by other lawyers.

Chris Vaughn began his career over 25 years ago. Over those 25 years, Chris’ practice has gravitated from almost exclusive lender representation to representing owners in their acquisition, financing, development, construction, leasing and sale of commercial real estate. While he has represented many clients in varied real estate sectors across the United States including in office and fast casual dining, his current practice is dominated by owners engaged in the development and ownersh...

Steve Polivy serves as chair of Akerman’s Economic Development and Incentives Practice. He represents developers, international investors, Fortune 500 companies, and other real estate end-users in securing crucial government incentives and tax benefits for major urban redevelopment and corporate relocation projects. He helps clients to obtain funding through federal programs such as the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and the New Market Tax Credit Program, as well as complex tax-exempt ...

Larry Rochefort is the chair of Akerman’s Litigation Practice Group, a leading team of trial lawyers advising companies in complex litigation and arbitration across the United States and Latin America. Larry is recognized for Bet-the-Company Litigation by The Best Lawyers in America and as a “Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation . He represents financial institutions, developers, owners, contractors, insurers, and retailers in real estate, lending, and other disputes. He...

Michael S. Metteauer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Michael S. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael S. Metteauer since 2015. 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 S. Metteauer is held by other lawyers.

Craig Siegenthaler is a partner in the firm's Louisville office. He has appeared in federal and state courts defending clients in class action litigation involving wage and hour matters, as well as other employment law based claims. Craig represents corporate entities and management in employment litigation in federal and state courts and in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and state agencies. He has counseled companies regarding employment ...

Dwana Waltman joined The Lanier Law Firm in February of 2009 as an intake attorney for the toxic tort division. Mrs. Waltman was born in Lufkin, Texas. She graduated from Baylor University, magna cum laude, in 1993 with a degree in Sociology and attended law school at Texas Tech University. Mrs. Waltman was in private practice in Lubbock before taking a position as an Executive Director of a non-profit legal organization. Under her direction, the agency tripled in size and vastly expanded ser...