Pavel Vitliemov

More than 30 years of commercial litigation experience. Trusted advisor and trial counsel to banks, lending institutions and a variety of organizations. Recognized by his peers for his expertise at the intersection of litigation and transactional law. Steve Abelman helps clients achieve positive resolutions to business disputes. He understands the value of relationships for achieving a client’s objectives and provides his clients with the critical information and insights necessary for ...

Scott Alexander served as the managing partner of Murphy Austin from 2012 to 2024. Scott practices business and commercial litigation throughout all California state and federal courts, with a primary emphasis in construction and real estate litigation, public contracts and complex contract disputes. Scott routinely represents public entities, private owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and architects and engineers on a broad array of issues within the construction industry, includin...

Denis Serkin is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC and practices in the firm’s New York and New Jersey offices, including work connected to River Edge, New Jersey. His practice focuses on construction law , with an emphasis on Litigation - Construction and construction dispute resolution. Denis counsels owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals throughout the life cycle of construction projects, from project planning and contract drafting through dispute resolution in...

Mike Brent's practice focuses primarily on business law, where he represents clients in a wide range of transactional, regulatory and operational matters. Although his practice includes clients in a variety of industries, he places an emphasis on the representation of health care providers (both for-profit and not-for-profit) and investors, especially those involved in the long term care and senior housing industries, as well as lenders to the health care community. He has represented numerou...

Nigel F. Telman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nigel F., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nigel F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Owsley is a Member in the firm’s Business Litigation Service Group in Louisville. He practices complex and bet-the-company litigation in courts across the country, with subjects including intellectual property, commercial disputes, government investigations, product liability, international disputes, trusts and estates, antitrust, fiduciary duty, corporate governance, executive employment, legal ethics, professional liability, and constitutional law. During the summer of 2002, Dav...

I proudly serve as the Managing Attorney at Phillips Law Group. As a first-generation immigrant from the Middle East, my journey embodies resilience and triumph. Moved by my sister's cerebral palsy and a dearth of opportunities, my family's migration to America epitomizes the pursuit of the American Dream. Witnessing my parents surmount challenges, from my mother's re-education to my father's humble role, instilled in me unwavering loyalty, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness. My path as...

John Erbach represents a wide variety of business entities and individuals in complex business and commercial litigation, including intellectual property litigation, employment disputes, defense of consumer protection claims, and other complex commercial litigation. As an additional part of his practice, John regularly serves as outside general counsel to small and medium-sized businesses, counseling on employment compliance matters, employment policies, employee handbooks, dispute resolution...

Mark S. Solomon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Mark S., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenton McDonald concentrates on solving federal tax planning problems that arise in business transactions, and on advising clients in matters involving their interaction with the Internal Revenue Service, including their tax return reporting positions, in audits and in appeals proceedings. EDUCATION Board Certified, Tax Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1983 B.A. Southern Methodist University, 1974 — With Highest Honors J.D. Southern Methodist University, 1977 — Boar...