Best Lawyers in America for Bet-the-Company Litigation

William F. Hargens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Securities, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. William F. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawy...

William McLucas is one of the most sought-after advisors to public companies, boards of directors, audit committees and special committees dealing with corporate crises and related issues. He joined the firm after serving for more than eight years as Director of Enforcement for the Securities and Exchange Commission—longer than any other Enforcement Division Director in Commission history. He represents public companies, investment banks, accounting firms and advisors to mutual funds fa...

Michael J. Hutter is a Professor of Law at Albany Law School of Union University, where he has been a member of the faculty since 1976. He is also Special Counsel to the Albany law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP. Professor Hutter is an honors graduate of Brown University and Boston College Law School. In law school, he was the Editor-In-Chief of Boston College’s law review and was elected to the Order of the Coif. After graduation, Professor Hutter served as law clerk to Judge Matthe...

Universally considered to be among the country's premier Supreme Court and appellate advocates, Seth Waxman served as Solicitor General of the United States from 1997 through January 2001. In addition to leading the firm's appellate practice, Mr. Waxman engages in a broad litigation and counseling practice, with particular emphasis on complex challenges involving governments or public policy, intellectual property, regulatory, criminal and commercial issues.

Christopher B. Mead is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Christopher B. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher B. Mead since 2007. 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 B. M...

Both a trial lawyer and business lawyer for over forty years, Mason A. Goldsmith brings a depth of experience to serve the unique needs of clients. Andy has spent his career practicing in his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. He was formerly with Love, Thornton, Arnold & Thomason, P.A. and served as managing partner. He has built a practice serving clients in the areas of complex litigation, commercial real estate, and banking transactions. In addition to being a well-respected liti...

Joseph Anthony founded Anthony Ostlund as a boutique specializing in business litigation with an emphasis on financial fraud , securities, employment , antitrust, and commercial real estate litigation . Consistent with his founding vision, Joe works hard to attract and retain top-flight business trial lawyers to provide consistently high-quality representation for the firm's clients. Joe has tried a significant number of cases and arbitrations to verdict in Minnesota and throughout the countr...

Bill Athanas represents companies and individuals in government enforcement matters, focusing on federal grand jury investigations. He has almost 30 years of white-collar experience, roughly a third of which was spent as a federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C. and Birmingham. Bill has handled hundreds of complex criminal cases and represented clients in all facets of those matters – whether as subjects, targets or witnesses, or those who simply receive subpoenas for documents. In repre...

Ms. Spinelli has been in practice with Pisanelli Bice PLLC since the firm’s inception in May 2010 and has worked alongside Jim Pisanelli and Todd Bice since the beginning of her legal career. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, she plays a central role in the firm’s litigation strategy and client representation. Ms. Spinelli’s practice is centered on complex commercial litigation in both state and federal courts. She represents clients in matters involving business fraud, breach of ...

David C. Greer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. David C. practices law in Dayton, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David C. Greer since 1983. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and ...

Marcy Hogan Greer is recognized for her work in federal and state trial and appellate courts throughout the country. Her practice consistently includes class action and mass tort cases, including federal and state multidistrict litigation. This experience contributed to her recognition in in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in Appellate Litigation, accreditation in Best Lawyers in America in Appellate, Bet-the-Company, and Commercial Litigation, and selection as the ...

Joseph H. Varner III is a partner in Holland & Knight's Tampa office and serves on the firm's Directors Committee. Mr. Varner is experienced in complex commercial litigation, business torts, securities litigation, professional negligence, and personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Mr. Varner has litigated complex liability and medical issues ranging from corporate shareholder disputes to wrongful death arising from medical malpractice. He has obtained significant jury verdicts and...

Joan A. Lukey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals, Litigation - First Amendment, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Joan A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Joan A. Lukey since 1993. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of ...

Lisa A. Pake is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Insurance and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Lisa A. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa A. Pake since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic re...

Betsy is an accomplished litigator, concentrating her practice on commercial litigation, probate and estate litigation, professional liability and ethics, and securities and FINRA. The second woman president of the South Carolina Bar, Betsy was awarded the 2016 Fellows Award presented by the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP), an award recognizing the accomplishments of a past president of a bar association who has demonstrated a continuing commitment to leadership, service, the wor...

Gregory W. Coleman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Real Estate, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Gregory W. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory W. Coleman since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognit...