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Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Poole served as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida in the Employment Litigation Bureau, where he represented public officials and state agencies in employment law matters. Mr. Poole has handled a wide variety of employment law matters, including litigation before both state and federal administrative agencies, state and federal trial courts, and state and federal appellate courts.

John Gant is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate, and tax law. John represents acquiring and target companies and their owners in planning, structuring, and executing business transactions. This includes asset and stock acquisitions, mergers, venture capital investments, and joint ventures. He advises clients with initial legal planning and analysis, developing appropriate structures, negotiating letters of intent, conducting due dilige...

Thomas C. Vaughan, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Tax Law. Thomas C. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas C. Vaughan, Jr. since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Thomas C. Vaughan, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Laura C. Hurtado is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Antitrust. Laura C. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Laura C. Hurtado since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Laura C. Hurtado is held by other lawyers.

Morgan is a tenacious advocate and litigator with extensive experience representing clients in the healthcare and financial services industries. Morgan takes the time to understand her clients’ businesses, and presents efficient solutions that resolve disputes and align with their goals. She draws on over a decade of courtroom and litigation experience to help clients meet challenges, resolve business disputes, and manage risk and compliance considerations that impact their success. My ...

Bina Palnitkar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Bina practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Bina Palnitkar since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bina Palnitkar is held by other lawyers.

Douglas Clifton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Douglas practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas Clifton since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Douglas Clifton is held by other lawyers.

Bryan Smith, a partner with the firm's Business practice, has experience in many aspects of federal income tax, including mergers and acquisitions, international and cross-border transactions, executive compensation, public and private offerings, joint ventures, real estate investment trusts (REITs), real estate and leasing transactions, and federal tax controversies.

Lori Martin is an experienced litigation and enforcement attorney whose practice focuses on litigation and regulatory proceedings involving investment advisers, open and closed-end investment companies, hedge funds and broker dealers offering investment advisory services. She was three times named “Mutual Funds Law Lawyer of the Year” in New York by Best Lawyers in America 2014, 2020 and 2024.

Dennis A. Watson is a principal of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. With over 35 years of trial experience, Dennis concentrates his practice in complex insurance, commercial, construction, maritime, insurance, personal injury, and estate litigation. Dennis is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. He is also a proctor in the Maritime Law Association and a member of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. Dennis has served as a Special Master in the Civil Division ...