Peeter Lepik

Catherine D. “Katie” Bertram started the Bertram Law Group, building on decades of experience as both a medical malpractice attorney and director of risk management at Georgetown University Hospital. In those environments, she learned how doctors and hospitals work, as well as how their attorneys assess claims against them. She draws on this knowledge to advocate for patients and their families. “People want someone competent, caring, and careful. They’ve just gone thr...

Edward A. Hurtuk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Edward A. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Edward A. Hurtuk since 2007. 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 Edward A. Hurtuk is held by other lawyers.

Kyle T. Abraham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Labor Law - Union and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kyle T. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Kyle T. Abraham 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 Kyle T. Abraham is held...

You often hear about small-town values from big-city attorneys in commercials, but Jim McPhedran, who grew up on a farm outside Oglesby, took his small-town values to Chicago and brought back his law degree to help the people of the Illinois Valley. He remains as committed to his community today as he was as a new lawyer over three decades ago. "I learned a long time ago that you treat all clients the same," said Jim McPhedran. "Each deserves the same level of respect, consideration, and hard...

Stephen Brooks joined Pugh Accardo as a Special Partner. He has been practicing law since 1994 in Louisiana. He is an experienced insurance casualty and workers’ compensation defense attorney. He is trial counsel for multiple insurance companies, risk retention groups, self-insurers’ funds, insurance agencies and agents and corporate employers involved in litigation throughout the Southeast Region of the United States. Mr. Brooks has also been extensively employed by the insurance...

Hugh D. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Hugh D. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Hugh D. Brown since 2025. 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 Hugh D. Brown is held by other lawyers.

I have devoted nearly my entire professional career to government contracts. After graduating from the United States Air Force Academy and SMU Dedman School of Law, I served as a government contracts lawyer in the Air Force, acting as procurement counsel, legal advisor to Inspector General investigations involving procurement matters, and a member of the Air Force Contract Litigation Team. Those assignments allowed me to see federal contracting from the perspectives of the contracting officer...

Pamela Payne Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Trade Secrets Law and Trademark Law. Pamela Payne practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Pamela Payne Smith 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 Pamela Payne Smith is held by other lawyers.

Kelly D. Brown is a Houston-based shareholder in the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) section at Crain Caton & James. Kelly concentrates on EHS-related civil litigation, corporate transactions, regulatory compliance counseling, and environmental remediation projects. Kelly defends corporate clients in toxic tort and personal injury lawsuits, as well as administrative enforcement proceedings. Kelly routinely navigates regulatory matters before the Environmental Protection Agency (EP...

Peter J. Carman is a civil litigation attorney based in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving clients through the Law Office of Peter J. Carman. His practice includes Litigation - Insurance, with a background representing parties in matters involving general liability, workers’ compensation , personal injury , and insurance-related disputes. Attorney Carman has experience handling civil cases from early investigation and case development through hearings and trial. Throughout his legal career, A...