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Kathy McCarroll joined the firm in 2014 as a member of the Litigation Group. Her practice focuses on business litigation, personal injury defense, railroad law, products liability defense and appellate advocacy. In 2019, Mid-South Super Lawyers listed Kathy as a “Rising Star.” Prior to law school, Kathy enjoyed a successful career in communications with an emphasis on speechwriting. Kathy got her start in speechwriting while working on a U.S. presidential campaign. She later becam...

Michael J. Heller is the chief executive officer of Cozen O'Connor. He serves on the firm's board of directors, management committee and heads the emerging business and venture capital practice. Michael approaches each situation with an entrepreneurial zeal, and his investing experience arms him with a unique ability to provide legal and business insight into a variety of complex corporate matters. He understands, first hand, the critical roles of modern executives. Michael is a recognized le...

" Top 10 " Lawyer in DC Metro Area (out of 80,000 attorneys) - Education: Juris Doctorate (JD), George Washington University Law School, 1992--President, Moot Court Board, Nominated Laws School's Best Negotiator. Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy Major), The College of William and Mary--1989 NCAA Academic All-American for outstanding achievement in athletics and academics, Division I College Wrestler, Virginia State Championship Wrestling Team

Tamara Serwer Caldas heads the firm's Pro Bono Program and leads the firm’s attorneys in providing pro bono legal services to low-income clients, community groups and nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Caldas served as Deputy Director of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) since 2011. She worked with AVLF in a number of capacities since joining in September 2005, including serving as Managing Attorney since 2007. At AVLF, she developed civil pro bono pro...

Philip L. Bruner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Philip L., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert J. Hicks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Robert J., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2007. 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.

Mark E. Swirbalus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Mark E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Wallace B. Jefferson served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas prior to joining Alexander Dubose & Jefferson in 2013. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2001 and named Chief Justice in 2004, Jefferson made Texas judicial history as the Court’s first African-American Justice and Chief Justice. He led the Court’s efforts to fund access to justice programs; helped reform juvenile justice; and inaugurated a statewide electronic filing system for Texas courts. During his...

Daniel L. Deuterman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Daniel L., who practices law in Greensboro, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Terry Welch handles litigation matters of all types in federal and state courts. He has broad experience in complex litigation, representing companies of varied size and type with respect to intellectual property and patent litigation, antitrust, product liability, insurance and bad faith disputes, manufacturer/distributor relations, and cases of tragic injury. He has handled signi?cant trademark and Lanham Act matters including issues of infringement, trade dress and false advertising. He pr...