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Jeff Mark is a Shareholder in the Health and Business Sections at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Jeff has extensive experience advising hospitals, multi-institutional health care systems, physician groups and specialty providers regarding a variety of transactional health care related matters including affiliations, joint ventures, acquisitions and divestitures; fraud and abuse; Stark; physician agreements; and equipment and office space leasing arrangements. In addition, Jeff represents clien...

Jocelyn B. Hurwitz is the firm’s Co-Managing Partner. Jocelyn has been ranked at the highest level by the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 in the Family/Matrimonial practice area, where a source says: "Jocelyn is a fierce advocate who combines exceptional client management skills with a deep commitment to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. Her ability to balance empathy with tenacity sets her apart in the field." For many years, Jocelyn served as Chair of the firm’s Fa...

Autumn N. Nero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Autumn N. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Autumn N. Nero 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 Autumn N. Nero is held by other lawyers.

Jay L. Welford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jay L. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Jay L. Welford since 2003. 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 Jay L. Welford is held by oth...

Practicing law since 1997, Taylor Porter Special Counsel John Andrishok represents clients in construction litigation and labor and employment law. John is an active member of Associated Builders and Contractors and Louisiana Associated General Contractors and has litigated construction matters throughout the Gulf South. He represents all aspects of the construction industry including public and private owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals. His exper...

James P. Carter is a principal in the Orange County, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He counsels and defends employers in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour claims, non-compete and trade-secret issues and claims, class action cases, breach of contract claims, disability accommodation, leave of absence, and workers' compensation issues. James represents clients in many industries including financial, bi...

W.B. Markovits is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. W.B. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized W.B. Markovits since 2011. 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 W.B. Markovits is held by other lawyers.

Todd W. Spake is the chair of Kelly Hart's Oil & Gas/Energy Practice Group and represents oil and gas operators and interest owners across the state in his broad-based energy practice. Mr. Spake's primary focus is on transactional matters, including the purchase and sale of oil and gas producing properties, farm-outs, joint development agreements, natural gas processing and sale agreements, seismic agreements, complex rural and urban oil and gas leases and surface use agreements, pipeline...

Jason Bring is a partner in Arnall Golden Gregory's Healthcare and Litigation Practices, and he leads the firm's Long-term Care Defense Practice. Mr. Bring is a frequent author and speaker on emerging healthcare issues and governmental regulatory initiatives, including a blog for Long-Term Living magazine. Mr. Bring represents nursing homes, hospitals and other institutional providers in litigation, governmental investigations, regulatory compliance and administrative disputes. In addition to...

Noah Fardo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Noah practices law in Sewickley, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Noah Fardo 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 Noah Fardo is held by other lawyers.