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

Tara is and always has been passionate about serving people and being a voice for her clients. There is no greater satisfaction, thrill, or sense of personal achievement to her than knowing she has helped another. She was raised in a small town in North Carolina alongside her younger brother and two older sisters, and it was here that she learned the value of people and community. Tara was a leader throughout her college years and graduated from an accelerated program at East Carolina Univers...

Matt Bender counsels real estate development and private equity companies throughout the country on corporate, tax and transactional real estate matters. In the corporate realm, he works with clients on general organizational structures, joint venture agreements, asset and equity purchase and sale agreements, private placements and tax-related issues. In his real estate transactional work, which often requires synthesis with corporate matters, he advises clients on acquisitions and dispositio...

Drew A. Pinta represents business entities in planning, transactions, acquisitions, and business services. He also works closely with individuals and business owners, handling complex estate, tax, and business succession planning matters. Drew helps new and prospective business owners in the crucial first steps of starting a business. He also assists clients with commercial real estate matters, providing guidance and advocacy for businesses throughout the process of buying, selling, leasing, ...

Shannon Bauer Miloch 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. Shannon Bauer, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shannon Bauer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Grant H. Frazier is Frazier Law's Managing Partner and represents clients in business and complex litigation and arbitration matters involving commercial contracts, securities, corporate governance, real estate, construction, partnership disputes, trademark protection, and trusts and estates. He has represented clients in state and federal courts in Arizona and the Ninth Circuit, and in arbitration proceedings before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and Financial Industry Regulatory...

John R. Fleming is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law. John R., who practices law in Troy, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrea Ricka 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. Andrea, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mac Thomsen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Mac, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mac is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lindsay Dial is a corporate and commercial transactions attorney who focuses her practice on mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, corporate governance, and general corporate matters. She represents clients in connection with merger agreements and investment documentation in private equity, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital transactions. Lindsay works with clients across a variety of industries, assisting with strategic transactions, corporate governance, and ...

Sean M. Peterson 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. Sean M., who practices law in Bellevue, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sean M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael D. Penny 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. Michael D., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James P. Oliver focuses his legal practice on corporate law matters. As an attorney in Hahn Loeser’s Business Practice Area, James provides strategic advice to clients on a wide variety of matters, including corporate transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, financings and more. James strives to understand the business goals and objectives of each client and approaches legal issues with these goals and objectives in mind. James received his jur...

Geoffrey Curley 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. Geoffrey, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Geoffrey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dustin D. Romney is a valued member of Frazier Law’s Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution practice, with a particular emphasis on business litigation, real estate and property rights , and appeals. He has represented clients from multi-billion-dollar corporations to small local businesses and private individuals in a broad range of cases involving commercial contracts, real estate, corporate governance, fraud, employment law, landlord-tenant, zoning, constitutional law...

Ryne Koucouthakis is an attorney in Mallor Grodner Plummer’s private client division. He primarily practices family law, including separation and divorce, child custody and support matters, pre- and postnuptial agreements, and paternity. Prior to joining Mallor Grodner Plummer, Ryne worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Lawrence County, Indiana. He also has over six years of experience as a finance and sales manager in the automotive industry. Ryne is committed to achieving the bes...

Amanda K. Whitely 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 Trusts and Estates. Amanda K., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.