Best Lawyers in America for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

David M. McIntosh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Litigation - Intellectual Property. David M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Allie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Patent Law and Trademark Law. John, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregory B. Coy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Gregory B., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Margaret J. Sampson, PhD, focuses her practice on global, strategic intellectual property transactions and patent counseling surrounding the areas of life sciences, pharmaceuticals, research tools and medical devices. Life sciences and technology clients turn to her for evaluating, structuring, negotiating and documenting major transactions. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/margaret-j-sampson-phd/

Michael J. Shuster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Patent Law. Michael J., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Ludwig advises a broad range of clients on corporate and tax issues in corporate acquisitions and sales, including the negotiation, drafting and reviewing of acquisition and sale documents. He is experienced in advising companies in high technology, life sciences, biotechnology and traditional products and services, including start-up and established companies. Scott utilizes a team approach by working closely with each client's advisors. This team approach has, over the years, proven t...

William D. Collins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Corporate Law. William D., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melissa S. Rones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Patent Law. Melissa S., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Harini Bupathi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Harini, who practices law in Pine Brook, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Harini is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bryan Skelton’s clients rely on his years of experience in intellectual property counseling and his focus on developing, executing, and enforcing worldwide market exclusivity strategies for their core assets. Pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology companies of all sizes call on Bryan for portfolio growth, management and acquisition, due diligences, and strategic partnering. Bryan focuses his practice on advising pharmaceutical companies and research institutions on complex legal is...

Hannah H. England (Freeman) is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Hannah H., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hannah H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Duncan A. Greenhalgh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Patent Law. Duncan A., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Duncan A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alex Keoskey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Alex, who practices law in Pine Brook, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alex is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kingsley L. Taft is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Corporate Law. Kingsley L., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kingsley L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

BACKGROUND Eric Harwood is the Chair of Seed’s Chemistry and Biotechnology Group. His practice focuses on chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science patent prosecution, strategy, and diligence matters. Eric earned a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California at Davis ( summa cum laude ), and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Organic Chemistry from the University of Washington in Seattle. He received a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law, where he now serves as an Adjun...

Lisa Pirozzolo is a partner in the firm's Litigation/Controversy Department, former co-chair of the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group, a member of the Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Practice Group and a former member of the Executive Committee. She is also a co-chair of the firm’s Associates and Work Life Balance Committees. She joined the firm in 1993.