Ramon Setnikar

As a member of the firm’s Finance and Real Estate Group, Austin focuses his practice in business and commercial transactions, commercial lending, mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions.

Luke Markham practices in the area of complex commercial real estate. With more than 20 years of experience, Luke began his career as a commercial appraiser and then was a management associate for a real estate finance group for a major lender where he analyzed, reviewed and underwrote commercial real estate transactions. He left banking to work with a prominent Central Florida home building company serving in several capacities including marketing, land acquisition, development, commercial f...

Robert F. Dubois III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Robert F. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Robert F. Dubois III since 2011. 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 F. Dubois III is held by other lawyers.

Jerry has served as bond counsel and underwriter’s counsel in numerous financings in 25 states and in the District of Columbia.

Stan Curry has over 30 years of experience as civil trial lawyer focusing on construction, environmental, employment, and general civil litigation. Stan has represented general contractors, subcontractors, specialty contractors, owners, developers, public agencies, architects, engineers, and heavy highway, involving public and private projects (commercial, industrial, and institutional). He handles disputes related to differing site conditions, delays, design and construction defects, as well...

David Jellinek is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. David practices law in Wellesley, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized David Jellinek 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 David Jellinek is held by other lawyers.

Melissa Hutson is a finance partner in Kirkland’s New York office and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. Melissa’s practice focuses on syndicated debt facilities, debt commitments and bridge loan financings for leveraged acquisitions by private equity firms, their portfolio companies and public and private companies. She also advises clients on a broad range of other secured lending and financing transactions, including debt restructurings. Melissa advises private e...

Jeff Barron resolves complicated intellectual property disputes. Jeff thrives when challenged with scenarios that seem impossible or that are at the cutting edge of technology and the law. Jeff’s dedication to being prepared gives him and his clients great flexibility when navigating the unexpected waters of high-stakes litigation and complex IP disputes. With clients that include startups and Fortune 100 companies, Jeff’s nationwide IP practice is focused on defending and prosecu...

Matt DeAntonio is a business litigator who helps his clients navigate complex commercial disputes. His clients range from multinational corporations to closely held companies. He has tried multiple cases to jury verdict and has appeared in state and federal appellate courts. Matt brings a strategic, problem- solving approach to litigation and works tirelessly to achieve results that advance his clients’ business needs. A significant portion of Matt’s practice involves representing...

Leigh-Alexandra Basha focuses her practice on domestic and international estate and tax planning. She counsels an affluent international client base on a wide range of sophisticated matters, including estate and trust administration, family wealth preservation, tax compliance, as well as business succession, expatriation and pre-immigration planning. Leigh is head of the Firm’s Washington, DC, Private Client Practice Group. Please view more on Leigh-Alexandra's biography here: https://w...