Todd E. Zimmerman

Matthew J. Ball is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Matthew J., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

In private practice since 1989, Lane Fisher currently represents more than 250 franchised brands in business transactions and complex franchise litigation. Fisher is serving in his second six-year term as a member of the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association. Fisher is a frequent speaker at franchise conferences and has written extensively on many aspects of franchising. Fisher has been identified both as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by Philadelphia Magazine and a Legal...

KAREN E. TERRY is a Shareholder at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. in West Palm Beach and has been with the firm for 25 years. Recently, Ms. Terry became Florida Bar Board Certified in civil trial law as well as in health care and medical malpractice, which are the highest honors one can achieve. For the last 10 years in a row, she has been named as one of The Best Lawyers in America. Recently honored as one of the top-rated lawyers in health care in the United States, Ms. ...

Harold E. Gill Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Harold E., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Harold E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer Dunn Cobb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jennifer Dunn, 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 Jennifer Dunn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Schefer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Michael, who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kortney’s practice focuses on commercial bankruptcy and business law. This includes contracts, transactions, litigation, and settlement resolution. She is also a skilled mediator and settlement advocate.

Dionne Scherff defends adults and juveniles against criminal charges in Kansas and Missouri federal and state courts. A former prosecutor who focused in child abuse and sex crime cases, Dionne transitioned to criminal defense practice in 2003. Dionne handles matters ranging from drug offenses to sex crimes. She is one of only a few Kansas lawyers qualified by the Kansas Supreme Court to handle death penalty cases and one of only two lawyers in Kansas’s death penalty history to get a cap...

Paul Piantino is a partner with the firm and chairs the Newark office. He is the recipient of recognition as the Best Lawyers in America in the practice of Insurance Law in both 2020 and 2021. Mr. Piantino is an accomplished trial lawyer who brings over 25 years of experience representing clients across the country in a broad array of industries, including aviation, transportation, marine, media, healthcare providers, construction, insurance, professional services, and products liability. Mr....

Colonel Betz focuses his practice on personal, tax and estate planning for individuals and families as well as the representation of fiduciaries in estate and trust administration. He advises clients on a broad range of basic and sophisticated estate planning strategies, estate and trust administration issues, probate, estate and trust dispute resolution matters, and the preparation of gift and estate tax returns. His practice includes planning for executives, business owners and multigenerat...