Theo V. Sioufas

Professional Experience Jacquelyn Beatty focuses her practice on litigation with an emphasis in insurance coverage and appellate matters. She has over 35 years of experience primarily representing insurers in complex coverage and bad faith matters. Jacquelyn also represents clients in complex commercial litigation. Jacquelyn has been lead trial and appellate counsel in several Washington insurance cases of first impression that resulted in significant victories for her insurer clients. She ha...

Maria Stearns is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Maria, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John A. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. John A., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kristin Magin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kristin, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Francis W. Deisinger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law. Francis W., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Francis W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert J. Whalen, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law. Robert J., who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Timothy P. Reardon is a business lawyer working with a wide array of companies—global, national and regional—in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, service, distribution, health care, real estate and professional associations. Business clients value Tim as a trusted advisor and legal strategist who draws on his vast knowledge and experience base to provide creative, cost-effective solutions for a wide array of complex business and legal issues. Tim is a...

Wm. Robert Gignilliat, IV, is a principal in the Greenville, South Carolina, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He enjoys helping companies by counseling them on employment law issues and successfully guiding them through employment litigation in courts throughout the country. Wage-and-hour litigation is the largest component of Rob’s practice. He regularly defends employers against class and collective actions alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and state laws on wages. Often...

Michael P. Dalton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Tax Law. Michael P., who practices law in Opelika, Alabama, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael McGriskin practices in the area of insurance and reinsurance. He has exclusively represented insurers and their agents since he joined Phelps Dunbar in 2013. His practice is focused on complex insurance coverage, counseling, and litigation and includes advising and defending insurers regarding allegations of insurer “bad faith.” Michael’s litigation experience encompasses a range of insurance coverage matters. He represents admitted and surplus lines insurers regardi...