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Jim McDonald is managing partner of the Irvine office and a partner in the Los Angeles office. He is also the firm's marketing partner and chair of the firm's Development Committee. Jim tries employment cases before juries, judges and arbitrators. His practice especially focuses on executive terminations, workplace harassment and discrimination claims, the Americans with Disabilities Act, mental health issues in the workplace, and trade secrets and unfair competition matters. Jim also advises...

Elinor Leary is a seasoned trial lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of her clients and guiding them through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. She founded First Person Legal in 2025 and focuses her practice on complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, with a record of achieving significant verdicts and settlements for individuals and families facing life-altering harm. Elinor is known for her compassionate approach and unwavering advocacy. She takes the time to ...

C. Crews Townsend is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. C. Crews practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized C. Crews Townsend since 2010. 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 C. Crews Townsend is held by other lawyers.

James Armillay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. James practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized James Armillay 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 James Armillay is held by other lawyers.

Alex Wheatley is a partner in Fisher Phillipsʼ Portland and Seattle offices and co-chair of the firm’s Public Sector Practice Group. Alexʼs practice focuses on employment litigation, labor management relations, and counseling employers on Oregon and Washington employment and labor issues. He has substantial experience working with employers of all sizes in creating and implementing policies and practices, providing counsel with respect to discipline and termination decisions, and defend...

Raphael Cung is a senior attorney with Callahan & Blaine with over 20 years of experience in complex business and corporate litigation, as well as the representation of plaintiffs with catastrophic personal injuries. As an Orange County business attorney and Santa Ana personal injury lawyer , Raphael has appeared in state and federal courts throughout California and in other states, as well as multiple arbitration proceedings. Raphael is especially versed in difficult federal and state co...

Benjamin Raybin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law and Criminal Defense: General Practice. Benjamin practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Raybin 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 Benjamin Raybin is held by other lawyers.

Dean has extensive experience representing school districts throughout the state in matters involving general school law and federal special education law. He is also an AV-rated jury trial lawyer with trial experience in the area of commercial litigation, products liability defense and municipal representation. He has represented manufacturers, distributors, banks, retailers and developers in complex commercial litigation, including computer conversion, anti-trust, products liability, breach...

Kris is board certified in the area of Family Law and Child Welfare by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Kris earned her law degree at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio after completing her Bachelor of Business Administration at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She continued her education by earning a Master of Business Administration at St. Mary's University School of Business. Kris has four children and lives in Dallas with her husband. Kris is a credentialed...

Lindsay M. Massillon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lindsay M. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Lindsay M. Massillon 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 Lindsay M. Massillon is held by other lawyers.