Best Lawyers in America for Antitrust Law
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Karen represents health care systems, hospitals, clinics, and other providers in matters of quality management, medical staff credentialing and peer review, medical staff structures, bylaws and confidentiality, as well as National Practitioner Data Bank, state professional board, and other government reporting. She also regularly assists health care providers with state licensure and Medicare certification, survey compliance, Joint Commission accreditation, EMTALA compliance, patient consent,...
Elai Katz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law. Elai, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elai is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael L. Sibarium is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law. Michael L., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian Hayles focuses his practice on advising clients in the healthcare sector. As a seasoned antitrust attorney, Brian provides guidance on hospital and physician practice mergers, antitrust litigation, federal and state antitrust investigations, and managed care contracting practices. He earns his clients’ trust by cutting to the chase and getting results. With clients across the United States, Brian has taken a leading role in matters from Maine to California. He has a wealth of expe...
David Patrón serves as the Regional Practice Coordinator of the firm’s New Orleans Litigation Group where he manages one of the firm’s largest practice groups. With over twenty years of legal experience, David Patrón has established a solid reputation as a talented litigator who successfully represents businesses at all phases of litigation in state and federal courts throughout the Gulf South and beyond. Whether winning at trial or negotiating favorable settlements,...
Raymond (Ray) A. Jacobsen, Jr., advises clients on mergers, acquisitions and complex antitrust litigation. He has significant experience in the defense, medical devices, biotech, consumer product, energy and health care industries. Ray is the global head of McDermott’s Antitrust Practice and serves on the Management Committee. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/jacobsen-raymond-a/
Douglas Patton represents plaintiffs in high-stakes federal and state court antitrust cases and complex commercial litigation. He brings over 35 years of experience and skill to the table. With a firm understanding of his client’s goals and capitalizing on the predictability of his adversaries, Doug strategically advances his client’s cause resolutely. Most of Doug’s cases involve federal multidistrict litigation in venues throughout the country. Doug has represented aggriev...
Julia K. York is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law. Julia K., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julia K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael D. Hausfeld is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Michael D., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adam I. Dale is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Entertainment and Sports Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Antitrust. Adam I., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Benjamin Salzer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Benjamin, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Gary I. Smith, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Gary I., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gary I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Itak Moradi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Litigation - Antitrust and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Itak, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Itak is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Thomas J. Neuner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Antitrust. Thomas J., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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