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Ryan D. Frazier is a Springfield, Missouri native and an attorney with Monsees & Mayer PC. He graduated cum laude from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, emphasizing finance, and a minor in economics. Ryan earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law, where he developed a strong foundation in trial advocacy through his participation on the mock trial team and competitions held throughout the country....

Taylor A. Cates is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Taylor A. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Taylor A. Cates since 2020. 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 Taylor A. Cates is held by other lawyers.

Ira A. Rosenberg is Co-Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross Corporate Department, Chair of the Firm’s Life Sciences Practice Group, and Co-Managing Partner of the Firm’s Florida office. He has more than 30 years’ experience representing life science and health care technology companies, ranging in size from start-ups to public companies, in corporate and intellectual property transactions and general corporate matters. This work has included numerous product and technology ...

Christopher I. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Christopher I. practices law in Naples, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher I. Miller 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 I. Miller is held by other lawyers.

René E. Thorne is the Managing Shareholder and Litigation Manager of the New Orleans, Louisiana office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice covers the full range of employee benefit litigation matters, including representation of employers, plans, plan fiduciaries, and trustees. In that regard, she has handled numerous ERISA class actions for clients such as Nortel Networks, Target, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Owens Healthcare, United Airlines ESOP Committee, Dunbar Armored, United Companies...

Jacob “Jake” M. Monty is a Houston, Texas attorney and founding partner of Monty & Ramirez LLP . For more than two decades, he has represented employers in matters involving Employment Law - Management , Immigration Law , Labor Law - Management , and Litigation - Labor and Employment . His practice focuses on helping businesses address workforce, compliance, and workplace disputes, particularly in industries with significant Hispanic workforces and heightened immigration enfor...

Andrew L. Greene is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Andrew L. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew L. Greene since 2016. 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 Andrew L. Greene is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Trice has practiced in the areas of corporate law, estate planning, estate administration and mergers and acquisitions since 1987. He has been involved in numerous merger and acquisition transactions ranging in value from under $5 million to over $90 million. The transactions he has closed have involved businesses in many different industries, including medical practices, convenience stores, manufacturing and internet services. He has assisted clients with both large and small estates wit...

Jennifer Oertel provides strategic business advice and practical legal guidance to a broad range of tax-exempt organizations. She has an extensive business law background in securities, private equity, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate governance, which she leverages to further the business interests of her tax-exempt clients and the investors who support them. Jennifer’s clients include impact funds, individual impact investors, social enterprises, family and corporate foundati...

J. Nathan Cole is the Founding and Managing Partner of Cole Law Partners, P.C., a Massachusetts construction and commercial litigation firm he founded in 2025. For more than twenty years, he has represented owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and businesses in construction payment disputes, Prompt Pay Act claims, mechanic’s liens, delay, defect and change order claims, contract disputes, and complex commercial litigation, through trial, arbitration and app...