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Christopher S. Brinkman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Christopher S., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alan I. Annex is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Mergers and Acquisitions. Alan I., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alan I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

JAMES E. RICE is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and is a member of the firm’s Business Group. Mr. Rice practices in the areas of utilities and energy, business and finance, and administrative law. He represents energy companies and other clients before the Connecticut Public Utilities Control Authority and the Connecticut Siting Council. Mr. Rice has acted as Connecticut counsel in connection with the acquisition of major power plants and of regulated public service companies. He also s...

Allison R. Imber is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trademark Law. Allison R., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Allison R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J. Ben Ford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. J. Ben, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Ben is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

In his nearly 20 years of practice, Jeffrey Blackwood has handled a variety of commercial litigation matters. He is actively representing broker-dealers and registered investment advisors in matters before FINRA, as well as the Mississippi Secretary of State Securities Division. Jeffrey recently obtained a victory on behalf of a trust in litigation involving investment LLCs in Delaware. In addition, he routinely speaks and writes on topics related to securities regulatory and enforcement matt...

Heather Friedman focuses her practice on the resolution of complex environmental issues from a business and real estate perspective. Her practice includes both transactional and compliance work associated with the acquisition, development, disposition, management and financing of properties and companies with environmental issues throughout the country. Her practice involves both developed and underutilized environmentally impacted properties for use as industrial, retail, hotel, office, resi...

Michael L. Cook is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Michael L., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 1987. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregory A. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Native American Law. Gregory A., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With more than 25 years of experience, Randy’s practice has focused on serving as bond counsel for municipal clients in general obligation and revenue bonds, special taxing district bonds, utility revenue bonds, tax increment financing (TIF) and economic development bonds. He also has served as bond counsel in conduit financing for healthcare, educational institutions, senior living and multifamily housing projects. Moreover, Randy has served as underwriter’s counsel and trustee&r...