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April Hopkins Rox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. April Hopkins, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which April Hopkins is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mathew S. Rosengart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Mathew S., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mathew S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Geoffrey M. Thorne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Geoffrey M., who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Geoffrey M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With more than 15 years of immigration law experience, Regina Knoll represents a diverse group of people and business entities. Ms. Knoll’s experience includes representing U.S. and foreign companies spanning across all sizes and industries, foreign investors, professionals, people of extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, business, and education, religious workers, medical professionals, performers and athletes, family members of U.S. citizens and residents, victims of violence (...

Thaddeus J. Stauber is a partner in Nixon Peabody LLP’s Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration groups and is head of the firm’s Art and Cultural Institutions team. In court room trials and proceedings involving commercial matters, federal contracts, real estate, intellectual property and privacy rights, personal reputations, contractual disputes, contested estates, wrongful death claims, insurance coverage and priceless art masterpieces, Thad has successfully represen...

T heo is a fourth generation trial lawyer – his great grandfather served as the Presiding Judge of the Tennessee Court of Appeals, as well as a State Senator, his grandfather practiced law until he was 92, and his father served as president of both the Tennessee Trial Lawyers’ Association and the Tennessee Bar Association. Driving around with his dad during the holidays visiting clients made a lasting impression on Theo. Without fail, every person who came to the door during those...

Bita Rahebi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Bita, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bita is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey D. Masters is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Jeffrey D., who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Known for being a clear thinker and articulate writer, HFM Partner John Morris uses his expertise to creatively negotiate compensation, representing plaintiffs and defendants as both appellants and respondents. Mr. Morris' practice is devoted exclusively to civil appeals, and during his nearly 38 years at HFM, he has served as lead appellate counsel in hundreds of cases in California Courts of Appeal and in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. He has also appeared before the California Supreme ...

Keith Patrick Banner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Keith Patrick, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keith Patrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.