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Darren Hauck is partner-in-charge of the firm’s Dallas office. He concentrates his practice on domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, outsourcings and other large commercial transactions, with an emphasis on technology and the travel and travel service industries. Darren’s practice has involved a wide variety of complex transactions, often involving three or more negotiating parties of more than one nationality. He also has advised clients on the crea...

Jessica Everett-Garcia has nearly two decades of experience representing a wide variety of clients in commercial litigation matters, with particular emphasis on business and contract disputes for high tech clients. Her experience extends to state and federal court matters, jury and non-jury trials, appeals, arbitrations, and government investigations.

Carolyn G. Burnette is office managing principal of the Sacramento, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. In addition to more than 20 years of litigation experience, Carolyn also brings to the firm a significant workplace investigation background. Her litigation and investigation cases have involved a spectrum of high-level employment law issues, including conduct alleged against executives, elected officials, attorneys and other senior personnel. Carolyn also has a robust advice and couns...

The Goralka Law Firm, P.C. works with successful families and business owners to minimize income and estate tax, better protect assets and to transition legacies and family values to the next generation.

John W. Hutchinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. John W. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John W. Hutchinson 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 John W. Hutchinson is held by other lawyers.

Raymond Deeny combines a robust practice in traditional labor law with unrivaled success in federal and state court jury trials on employment-related claims. Each year, Ray arbitrates 50 or more cases across the country, participates in numerous NLRB proceedings, and represents companies in three to four employment-related trials. The vast majority of his trials are presented to juries and result in pro-employer verdicts. Ray has been lead counsel in numerous class and collective actions, inc...

Bill is a member of the Financial Services Practice Group and has significant experience in public financing, commercial and investment real estate lending and bankruptcy law. He represents financial institutions in a variety of commercial loans with Native American borrowers and has experience with related commercial lending issues such as waivers of sovereign immunity, submission to jurisdiction, governing law and trust lands.

Craig Siegenthaler is a partner in the firm's Louisville office. He has appeared in federal and state courts defending clients in class action litigation involving wage and hour matters, as well as other employment law based claims. Craig represents corporate entities and management in employment litigation in federal and state courts and in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and state agencies. He has counseled companies regarding employment ...

Nomiki Perantinides Tsarnas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Nomiki Perantinides practices law in Poland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Nomiki Perantinides Tsarnas since 2026. 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 Nomiki...

Bryar W. Brandvold is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Bryar W. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Bryar W. Brandvold 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 Bryar W. Brandvold is held by other lawyers.