Best Lawyers in America for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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Lori M. Waldron is Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross Life Sciences Practice Group. She is a trusted transactional advisor whose practice focuses on the representation of emerging growth, middle market, and established public and private companies across the life sciences sector. She represents biotechnology, pharmaceutical, specialty pharma, medical device, diagnostics, and healthcare-adjacent companies, as well as the investors, founders, and strategic partners that support them. Lori Wa...
Duncan A. Greenhalgh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Patent Law. Duncan A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Duncan A. Greenhalgh 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 Duncan A. Greenhalgh is held by other lawyers.
Hannah H. England (Freeman) is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Hannah H. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Hannah H. England (Freeman) 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 Hannah H. England (Freeman) is held by other lawyers.
M. David Weingarten, Ph.D. , Managing Partner of Finnegan's Atlanta office, is a nationally recognized intellectual property attorney who helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical companies protect, defend, and maximize the value of their most critical innovations and technologies. He represents clients in high-stakes patent litigation, proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and patent prosecution matters. Drawing on experience as a scientist, pharmaceutical indu...
Frank X. Curci is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s Portland and Scottsdale offices and a member of the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group and Intellectual Property Group. His practice focuses on the representation of high-tech companies (ranging from emerging growth companies to global companies), bioscience industry companies, universities/research institutions, global technology consortia, technology accelerators, and other technology-based companies.
Sam Zucker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Corporate Law. Sam practices law in Redwood City, California Best Lawyers has recognized Sam Zucker since 2020. 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 Sam Zucker is held by other lawyers.
Michael J. Shuster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Michael J. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Shuster 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 Michael J. Shuster is held by other lawyers.
Theresa C. Kavanaugh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Patent Law. Theresa C. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Theresa C. Kavanaugh since 2013. 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 Theresa C. Kavanaugh is held by other lawyers.
Gregory B. Coy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Gregory B. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory B. Coy since 2019. 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 Gregory B. Coy is held by other la...
Tasha Francis Gerasimow Ph.D. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Tasha Francis practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Tasha Francis Gerasimow Ph.D. since 2027. 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 Tasha Francis Gerasimow Ph.D. is held by other lawyers.
BACKGROUND Toby focuses his practice on patent prosecution of chemistry, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical matters. Toby received his B.S. (2007) and M.S. (2009) degrees, both in Chemistry, from Western Washington University. Toby received his J.D. cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2016, where he was honored with the Presidential Scholarship Award and the Washington State Bar Association Intellectual Property Scholarship Award, and made the Dean’s List. EXPERIENCE Prior...
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