Ralph Wanger

Sean O'Connell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sean practices law in Dover, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Sean O'Connell 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 Sean O'Connell is held by other lawyers.

Christopher N. George is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Christopher N. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher N. George since 2027. 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 Christopher N. George is held by other lawyers.

Roee Kaufman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Roee practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Roee Kaufman since 2027. 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 Roee Kaufman is held by other lawyers.

David, who once was described at a national legal symposium as the “Swiss Army Knife of IP Attorneys,” is a highly respected figure in the legal field renowned for his extensive and diverse expertise. He holds the distinction of being a registered patent attorney in the U.S. and Canada, a first-chair federal litigator, and the external general counsel for a group of privately held companies. With a client-focused approach built on a wealth of experience, David is an exceptional re...

Lou’s clients look to him to counsel them and solve business problems, especially in dealer, distribution, and franchise law, prior to litigation. Lou’s experience as a first chair trial attorney in a variety of commercial disputes puts him in a prime position to resolve disputes successfully and finally whether through settlement, judgment, or appeal. Lou is a commercial litigator and counselor who assists motor vehicle manufacturers and franchisors navigate a complex set of laws...

The Honorable Geoffrey W. Dlin (ret.) has returned to private practice and joined KK &O after serving more than 15 years as a Workers' Compensation Judge. As a judge, he decided thousands of contested workers' compensation cases and frequently taught other lawyers, judges and private organizations about workers' compensation matters. In addition to those traditional roles of a judge, Geoff developed a statewide mediation practice. His skills in settling workers' compensation cases were hi...

Brad advises on family and closely held business issues that range from the routine to the complex, including creation, financing, acquisitions, buy/sell arrangements, negotiation of contracts and joint ventures, sale of assets and stock and succession planning. In addition, he helps clients plan the distribution of their assets in a variety of areas beyond the typical trusts and wills, counseling on the advantages of sophisticated tax and charitable planning, leveraged gifting and foreign as...

John W. Ambrecht is a founding partner of Ambrecht & Martinez LLP in Santa Barbara, California. For more than five decades, he has focused on integrating sophisticated estate and tax planning strategies for individuals, families, and closely held businesses. His work frequently involves planning for family business succession, helping clients structure transitions that address tax considerations while supporting long‑term continuity. Mr. Ambrecht’s practice includes Tax Law, with an...

C. Stuart Mauney is a partner and certified mediator at Gallivan White & Boyd and practices law in the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina, office. He has been recognized since 2007. Stuart's primary areas of practice are healthcare, professional negligence, tort and personal injury, and commercial transportation (trucking). He defends trucking companies in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. Stuart often coordinates the emergency response to trucking and industrial...

Robert K. Ichikawa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice and Immigration Law. Robert K. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Robert K. Ichikawa since 1997. 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 Robert K. Ichikawa is held by other lawyers.