Best Lawyers in America for Banking and Finance Law
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Dennis is an innovative and creative thinker who helps clients find the best path to their desired goals. He has more than 35 years of experience over hundreds of transactions in the strategy, structure, and successful execution of mergers and acquisitions and other capital transactions. Dennis regularly advises clients on the mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions, the raising of additional capital through public and private offerings of equity and debt instruments, and other str...
David K. Stein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Cannabis Law and Commercial Litigation. David K. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David K. Stein since 2024. 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 David K. Stein is held by other lawyers.
Jeffrey M. Wolf is a member of the Firm's Corporate and Restructuring & Bankruptcy groups focusing his practice primarily on middle market financing transactions and restructuring matters, including the representation of commercial banks, other nonbank financial institutions, second lien and mezzanine lenders, funds and family offices in connection with all types of financing transactions, workouts and restructuring matters, as well as representing sponsor-backed and non-sponsor-backed bo...
Harrison Golden focuses his litigation practice on representing clients in complex commercial disputes and regulatory matters. He regularly serves clients in the financial, consumer products, energy, and service industries on matters involving billions of dollars in liability. Harrison has litigated significant matters in the areas of antitrust, financial derivatives, trade secrets, conversion, and regulatory compliance. He has also represented municipalities and financial institutions in som...
Tim Grooms is widely recognized for his high-value and high-complexity real estate work as well as his dedication and commitment to his clients. He represents a diverse clientele including banks, health care providers, real estate developers and owners and brokers in a broad range of transactional matters. With significant experience in both real estate and commercial lending, Mr. Grooms regularly advises and has successfully negotiated hundreds of retail, office, and commercial purchase and ...
Ted Sylwestrzak has more than thirty-five years’ experience representing lenders. As a member of both Dickinson Wright’s Banking and Finance Group and Bankruptcy Group, he advises lenders in all areas of lending and in all aspects of their lending relationships. He is well-known by clients for his proactive approach, practical business judgment, and getting the deal closed with creative solutions. His representation includes structuring and documenting secured loans (with an empha...
Deanna L. Kashdan represents lenders, arrangers, borrowers/issuers, sponsors and underwriters in various commercial finance transactions, including syndicated credit facilities, private placements and public debt offerings, project finance, leveraged buyouts, acquisition and recapitalization finance, asset-based finance, credit enhancement transactions, structured finance, mezzanine finance, reorganizations and workouts. Deanna has acted as counsel to several of the largest U.S. commercial ba...
Christopher J. Dewar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Energy Law. Christopher J. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher J. Dewar since 2017. 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 Christopher J. Dewar is held by other lawyers.
Bill Hines is managing partner of Jones Walker and a member of the Corporate Practice Group. Passionate about economic and cultural development in New Orleans, across Louisiana, and throughout the Gulf South, Bill has been a legal, business, and civic leader for more than 35 years. Since 2006, he has led Jones Walker through a period of significant growth. During this time, the firm’s client base has expanded to include leading regional, national, and international corporations, banks a...
Woody Vaughan is a partner in Holland & Knight's Atlanta office, where his practice focuses on public finance transactions, economic development projects and multifamily housing finance. Mr. Vaughan leads the firm's Georgia Public Finance Initiative and has substantial experience in tax-exempt finance for state and local governments; multifamily housing facilities; stadiums; and governmental and nonprofit healthcare, educational and other facilities. He routinely serves as bond counsel an...
Lee A. Albanese is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lee A. practices law in Florham Park, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Lee A. Albanese since 2012. 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 Lee A. Albanese is held by other lawyers.
Depth of experience, meticulous attention to detail, the highest commitment to excellent service and client care, and the ability to serve as a catalyst for negotiating and closing an array of financial transactions are at the heart of Angela Wessler’s lending and structured finance practice. Angela advises clients on a broad range of financial, commercial and creditors’ rights issues. She represents commercial lenders and borrowers in connection with syndicated lending, secured t...
Francis R. Bradley III has a wide-ranging transactional practice that counsels clients primarily engaged in banking and finance (oil and gas, merger and acquisition, construction, international, structured and project), energy, oil and gas, natural resources, and corporate transactions. Frank was recognized by Chambers USA 2007-2018 for being "practical and commercially reasonable" and "is always careful to maintain the highest level of accuracy." Frank advises both commercial lenders and cor...
W. Joseph McCorkle Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. W. Joseph practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized W. Joseph McCorkle Jr. since 2005. 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 W. Joseph McCorkle Jr. is he...
With more than 30 years of experience working on commercial finance, real estate and creditors’ rights matters, Susan Alterman focuses her practice on commercial banking and complex real estate transactions. She assists a variety of financial institutions and real estate investors in structuring real estate and asset-based credit facilities, including loan documentation, underwriting considerations, and regulatory matters. Susan regularly represents banks and other financial institution...
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