Best Lawyers in America for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Professional Experience Greg serves as a trusted advisor for individuals and families navigating the complex legal landscape of their lives. He advises clients on the full array of estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, charitable planning, tax planning, and international estate planning—always focused on providing practical and creative solutions. Greg also assists tax-exempt organizations on entity formation, grant-making, board fiduciary duties, corporate governance matter...

Daniel Haller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Construction and Real Estate Law. Daniel, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high e...

Edward F. Bukaty IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securities Regulation and Venture Capital Law. Edward F., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based...

Claudia A. Suszczynska is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Claudia A., 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 Claudia A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Reid Hazelton is a member of the Business Practice Group in von Briesen’s Milwaukee office. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, as well as business and corporate issues, and Corporate Transparency Act compliance. Prior to law school, Reid worked in the automotive industry focusing on Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. He also served as a program manager for a start-up aerospace company, and later co-founded a branded luxury goods manufacturing company in Den...

Nick Pusateri is a Shareholder in Gross Shuman’s Business and Corporate Law practice area. Nick focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, business succession planning, corporate governance, and commercial contracts. He is a graduate of Niagara University where he earned his B.A. in Political Science. Mr. Pusateri earned his J.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Law, where he served as a publications editor of the Buffalo Law Review and an associate of the Buffalo Public ...

Courtney Foltz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Courtney, who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Courtney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Josh Unice is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Josh, who practices law in Southfield, Michigan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Josh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lisa Y. W. Cosper is an attorney with Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC, practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, and Trusts and Estates. Lisa Y. W. Cosper has been recognized since 2026 based on peer-review evaluations from attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and practice areas. This recognition reflects profess...

Kelsey L. Berns is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates. Kelsey L., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelsey L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Caitlin is a Seattle, Washington attorney with Helsell Fetterman LLP whose practice focuses on estate planning , trust administration, probate, and related tax matters. She works with individuals, families, and business owners to address estate, tax, and succession considerations at many stages of life. Her work includes advising on trusts, wills, and strategies designed to help clients manage wealth transfer while navigating federal and Washington tax rules. Caitlin’s practice includes...

Parker Jackson works in Frazier Law’s Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution practice. He represents clients in matters involving business formation and structure, commercial contracts, employment, real estate, HOAs, collections, insurance, and constitutional issues. ​ Parker graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and is admitted to practice law in Arizona. During law school, he served as an Articles Editor on the Corporat...

Maria Rios Martinez is an associate with Helsell Fetterman LLP in Seattle, Washington and a member of the firm’s Business and Real Estate and Land Use Practice Groups. Her practice focuses on advising businesses, property owners, and developers on transactional and governance matters involving Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, and Real Estate Law. In her corporate practice, Maria works with companies throughout th...

LeeAnne C. Schocklin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Litigation and Family Law. LeeAnne C., who practices law in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which LeeAnne C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and l...

Jordan S. Goewey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Jordan S., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhau...

John Ogle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Tax Law and Venture Capital Law. John, who practices law in Rogers, Arkansas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jo...