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Ruben Bolivar Pagán is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Ruben Bolivar, 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 Ruben Bolivar is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan Bush is an experienced commercial finance attorney. He has helped financial institutions and syndicates of lenders structure, negotiate, and close numerous secured loan transactions at every level of complexity. His client-focused, responsive approach ensures that those he represents are best positioned for success. With deep experience in commercial finance, Jonathan helps banks and other lenders through domestic and cross-border transactions ranging from $10 million to more than $1...

Robert V. Fallarino, Esq. is a trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience leading medical malpractice litigation, complex labor law, and product defect litigation. Notably, he obtained the fourth highest verdict in New York State for medical negligence, and a top ten verdict overall, in 2012. Mr. Fallarino has dedicated his career to compassionately helping people who have endured life altering and catastrophic injuries. He strives to resolve matters in the most advantageous setting...

Angela C. Poliquin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Angela C., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Angela C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lynne Weitzel began her college career at Boston University and graduated from UCLA in 1991. Her college days included a trip around the world via Semester at Sea in 1989. She then attended law school at Tulane Law School in New Orleans, clerking in San Francisco and Washington D.C. during the summers. After graduating from law school, she moved to Denver where she has continuously resided. Lynne has sat on various boards during her legal career including the Metropolitan Denver Interdiscipli...

Scott Kitchens is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Corporate & Business Transactions Group. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, equity investments, and complex commercial transactions. He has extensive experience leading transactions in the payments, technology, manufacturing, and distribution industries, especially in the acquisition or sale of privately held targets and divisions of public companies. Additionally, Scott is noted for his pragmatic a...

Alisha F. Gibson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law. Alisha F., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alisha F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Samantha is a member of the firm’s Tax Group and focuses her practice on estate and trust planning, international tax and trust planning, estate administration, and taxation law.

Traeger Machetanz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Traeger, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Traeger is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael K. Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Michael K., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.