Susan R. Stapleton

Thomas M. Clyde is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Communications Law, First Amendment Law, Litigation - First Amendment and Media Law. Thomas M., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Doug Scribner is a trial lawyer working principally in complex commercial litigation. He is the co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Manufacturing and Industrials Team where he focuses on the representation of manufacturers. Doug often represents plaintiffs in high-stakes commercial cases. In 2014, he was lead counsel for the corporate plaintiff in a case where the jury awarded our client more than $96 million. It was the largest Florida commercial jury verdict in 2014 and the case was featu...

I have dedicated my career as a lawyer to helping people find the right path to solve their legal problems. As a lifelong hiker and camper, I know that the right path may not be the simplest or the most obvious. I have hiked on the Appalachian Trail as well as on many local trails. I enjoy the outdoors and regularly go camping with friends from high school in the Berkshires. In both the great outdoors and in the practice of law, careful study, perception and understanding the circumstances ar...

Michael Kump is a problem solver who fights tenaciously to protect his clients’ valuable intellectual property and contractual rights. Representing plaintiffs and defendants in a broad and sophisticated litigation practice for over thirty-five years, Mr. Kump has extensive experience and success inside and outside the courtroom in all aspects of intellectual property, entertainment, contract, trade secrets, and antitrust litigation. He represents a wide array of corporate and individual...

Caren Beth Nichol is a member of Evans Petree’s Property Tax Group where she litigates commercial property tax appeals before state boards of equalization and state courts. From 2017-2018 she served as President of Evans Petree PC, a full-service law firm founded in 1907 that has grown to include 49 attorneys. Prior to being elected President, Caren served as the firm’s Secretary, as a Director for over 15 years, and as Chair of the Marketing Committee and Litigation Practice Grou...

Steven Linton is a highly respected personal injury attorney practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022, Steven specializes in Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. His recognition reflects the esteem of his peers and his exceptional reputation in the legal community. With over two decades of experience at The Advocates, Steven has successfully represented thousands of cl...

Deborah L. Martin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Deborah L., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deborah L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jan M. L. Y. Kutsunai is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Jan M. L. Y., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jan M. L. Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian Leedy’s practice is devoted to defending individuals in both state and federal courts at all stages of the trial process, including pre-indictment grand jury targets, where he represents clients in a full range of criminal cases including mail and wire fraud, drug trafficking, firearm offenses, terrorism, environmental crimes, government procurement fraud, immigration, alien smuggling, bank robbery, sex offenses, tax offenses, offenses on Indian land. Brian’s practice is cli...

Robert P. Dougherty III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Oil and Gas Law. Robert P., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.