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Steve Nelson is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. Steve has extensive experience in litigation and concentrates his practice in commercial litigation including construction, civil and business, contracts and lease disputes, toxic tort, OSHA counseling and citation defense, personal injury defense, product liability, professional liability defense and Wisconsin fair dealership law. He has litigated on behalf of clients involved in complex construction matters ...

Shattuck (“Tucker”) Ely is a trial lawyer focusing on the representation of policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. Tucker is a member of the American College of Coverage Counsel, and was named the Best Lawyers™ 2020 Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Atlanta. For more than twenty years, Tucker has helped policyholders resolve disputes with their insurance carriers. Tucker has recovered more than $300 million for his clients under a variety of insurance ...

Jim Taylor has more than 30 years of experience assisting brands, advertising agencies, and media and technology companies with the full spectrum of issues and transactions related to advertising, marketing and promotions. He provides creative and pragmatic solutions to help clients leverage data, technology, and new and expanding information channels to reach consumers and market their products and services. Known for his pragmatic, business-oriented approach, Jim advises clients on innovati...

Ronald W. Meister is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ronald W., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ted Schmidt is the managing partner of Tucson's leading Plaintiffs' Serious Injury and Wrongful Death law firm--Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian. Recognized as one of the very best in medical negligence, products liability and personal injury, Mr. Schmidt is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers and the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is a member of the inaugural class of State Bar Certified Sp...

Josh advises his corporate and individual clients through all facets of commercial real estate, business and private equity transactions, including entity formation and organization, purchases and sales, and lending arrangements. He also works with Alaska Native corporations on their unique range of legal needs, including commercial and government contracting, land use, and shareholder issues.

Lindsey’s well-rounded and versatile skill set has enabled her to wear many hats throughout her career—litigator, trial attorney, and appellate practitioner. She has litigated countless cases that resulted in summary disposition or summary judgment in favor of her clients. She has also tried multiple cases, all of which resulted in defense verdicts in favor of her clients. For the past few years, she has focused on appellate practice. Her eye for detail and penchant for writing ha...

Eduardo Arista is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Eduardo, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eduardo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey P. Rust is a Partner in the Firm’s Health Services and Corporate Practice Groups. He is a healthcare and corporate attorney, guiding the Firm’s clients through transactional and regulatory matters while creating an atmosphere of collaboration and trust. Jeff advises businesses and healthcare clients in joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, financings, governance issues, employment matters, shareholder and partnership agreements, contract drafting and negotiations, disp...

Victor A. Kovner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - First Amendment and Media Law. Victor A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 1997. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Victor A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.