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Leigh Ann White is a Partner at CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF), a California focused labor, employment, and immigration defense law firm with five offices throughout the state. In her two decades of defending and advising employers, White has successfully resolved complex litigation and disputes, ranging from individual claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour class actions, and trade secret allegations. When defending clients against these types of claims, White brings her f...

Phil Bradbury focuses his practice on commercial law and litigation, construction law and litigation, real estate, alternative dispute resolution, and business and estate planning for closely held businesses. Phil’s experience covers a wide range of litigation matters and business transactions, including: Representing real estate owners and developers in the purchase, sale and financing of multi-million dollar projects. Providing construction services to contractors, subcontractors, and...

Brian E. Lawler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Brian E. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Brian E. Lawler 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 Brian E. Lawler is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Simpson is a partner at Beattie, Westmont & Simpson, LLC. She has focused her entire career on practicing all aspects of family law, including divorce and legal separation, allocation of parental responsibility (custody) actions, child support and spousal support modifications, post decree parenting time disputes, and appeals. Ms. Simpson specializes in complex litigation issues, including high asset divorces and high conflict child custody/parenting time disputes. Ms. Simpson is a pa...

Jim has extensive experience in handling labor and employment law litigation in federal and state courts, and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Department of Justice, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and several state agencies. He also regularly advises employers on all labor and human resource management issues in an effort to prevent or resolve employee issues before they escalate into legal disputes.Prior to his pr...

Keith R. Derrington is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Keith R. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Keith R. Derrington since 2024. 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 Keith R. Derrington is held by other lawyers.

Brian G. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Brian G. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Brian G. Smith 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 Brian G. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Douglas F. Patrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Douglas F. practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas F. Patrick since 1993. 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 Douglas F. Patrick is held by other lawyers.

John D. Papageorge is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. John D. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized John D. Papageorge since 2013. 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 John D. Papageorge is held by other lawyers.

During his 38 years of practice, David L. Kuhl has represented public and private companies in all phases of their development. He counsels numerous family and closely held businesses and sits on several corporate boards. He also practices in the health law area and represents numerous health care clients including hospitals, joint ventures, physician group practices, imaging centers, outpatient surgery centers and other providers. Mr. Kuhl is the author of the "Business Law and Practice" cha...