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Thad Barnes is an experienced trial attorney with approximately 40 bench and jury trials to his credit. Mr. Barnes' practice is focused on intellectual property litigation, complex commercial litigation, and health care litigation. Mr. Barnes has extensive experience in patent litigation, trade secret cases, product liability matters and works extensively with flavor and fragrance manufacturers. He is listed in Benchmark Litigation as a Litigation Star in the Intellectual Property practice ar...

In private practice since 1989, Lane Fisher currently represents more than 250 franchised brands in business transactions and complex franchise litigation. Fisher is serving in his second six-year term as a member of the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association. Fisher is a frequent speaker at franchise conferences and has written extensively on many aspects of franchising. Fisher has been identified both as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by Philadelphia Magazine and a Legal...

Grant H. Peters is a partner in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg, a member of the Intellectual Property Department, co-chairman of the Climate Change Practice Group, a member of the Professional Responsibility Committee, and a member of the Internet and Technology Law, Advertising and Marketing, and Nanotechnology Practice Groups. Grant is an experienced attorney with a broad national and international practice focused on intellectual property development, management, protection, ...

Brent Bohan is a partner at McKinley Irvin known for his tenacious advocacy, candid counsel, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. He handles divorce – with particular experience in high-asset cases – child custody, child support, relocation, domestic violence, and LGBT family law. A skilled and tenacious litigator, Brent combines strong courtroom presence with genuine empathy and direct, responsive communication. He believes in telling clients th...

Brent Wasser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brent practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Brent Wasser 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 Brent Wasser is held by other lawyers.

Peter R. Stambleck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Peter R. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Peter R. Stambleck since 2023. 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 Peter R. Stambleck is held by other lawyers.

Wes is a partner in the Corporate & Securities practice group. He provides comprehensive legal services and advice to asset managers, proprietary trading firms, single-family offices, multifamily offices, and wealth management advisors. Wes counsels them on a wide range of transactional and regulatory issues, including corporate formation, structure and succession planning, operational and administrative matters, securities, futures, and derivatives matters, brokerage and derivatives docu...

Michael C. Thornhill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Michael C. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael C. Thornhill 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 Michael C. Thornhill is held by other lawyers.

David S. Baxter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. David S. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David S. Baxter 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 David S. Baxter is held by other lawyers.

Rob Balin represents clients in all aspects of media law, including defamation, privacy, news gathering torts, First Amendment issues, copyright and trademark litigation and contracts. Rob handles complex litigation for multinational and national corporations, including publishers, broadcasters and new media. Rob's clients include: 02138 magazine, adidas, Business Week, CNN, Farrar Straus & Giroux, Thomas Friedman, Henry Holt and Company, Random House, Reader's Digest, St. Martin's Press,...