Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Law

Technology firms, manufacturers, beverage companies, health care companies, nonprofits, and oil and gas companies have all benefited from John’s thoughtful, pragmatic strategic direction on corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and agreements, and debt and equity financings. Whether you’re looking to raise capital, finance growth, or negotiate an acquisition agreement, John has the experience and acumen to help you meet your business goals. Joh...

John H. Newcomer, Jr. practices in the areas of real estate and commercial litigation. His experience in these dual fields provides his clients with a rare perspective in dealing with complex real estate and business matters. Understanding the dynamics of litigation, and how it impacts his clients’ business strategies, gives John the ability to draft transactional documents with an eye towards avoiding problems before they arise. John chairs Morris James' Real Estate Group. In his real ...

Andrew Sweeney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Andrew practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Sweeney 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 Andrew Sweeney is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey T. Skinner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Jeffrey T. practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey T. Skinner 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 J...

Robert B. Robbins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Robert B. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Robert B. Robbins 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 Robert B. Robbins is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Smith has a broad-based practice with emphasis in antitrust, business, healthcare, utility and telecommunications law. His extensive experience includes handling trial and appellate work in state and federal courts as well as regulatory, transactional and legislative assignments for clients in each of these sectors. Mr. Smith has more than forty years’ experience in assisting individuals and business clients with all aspects of their legal representation. He serves as outside counse...

Marvin C. Kloeppel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Tax Law. Marvin C. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Marvin C. Kloeppel 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 Marvin C. Kloeppel is held by other lawyers.

Harley Steffens’ practice, though focused in real estate, has included general corporate transactions, health care, and securities matters. Harley represents commercial real estate developers, public and private corporations, investment companies, family offices, and lending institutions including state and national banks and insurance companies. Development clients include local, regional, and national developers, as well as landlord and tenants in retail, industrial, and office leases...

John Egan, a partner and co-chair of the firm’s Technology practice, focuses on corporate securities, venture capital, growth equity and technology enterprises. Mr. Egan's practice involves early and late-stage venture financings, growth equity and leveraged recapitalizations, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic licensing and the general representation of public and private emerging growth companies. Mr. Egan works with clients in industries ranging from enterprise...

Taro acts as “outside general counsel” to countless local, national, and international businesses. He has been a transactional attorney in downtown Seattle since 2000. He joined the Lasher firm in 2005, and became a Principal of the firm in 2008. Taro grew up in Bellevue, Washington, after moving from L.A. in the second grade. Corporate and Business Law; Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions & Financing; Complex Commercial Leases; Trademark Registrations Industries served includ...

Kelly G. Gwathney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Kelly G. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly G. Gwathney since 2015. 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 Kelly G. Gwathney is held by other lawyers.

Scott Willis practices primarily in the areas of commercial transactions, negotiated acquisitions, banking, and commercial real estate acquisitions, development, and financing. Across his career, Scott has consistently held leadership roles in major professional organizations focused on real estate, banking, and transactional law. He is a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) and serves as secretary of its 2026 Board of Governors . He is also a member of the American C...

Drew is a member of the Business Services Group and the Finance, Real Estate and Restructuring Group. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, securities regulation, and corporate formation and governance.

Nicole Westbrook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Nicole practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Nicole Westbrook since 2024. 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 Nicole Westbrook is held by other lawyers.

Ira A. Rosenberg is Co-Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross Corporate Department, Chair of the Firm’s Life Sciences Practice Group, and Co-Managing Partner of the Firm’s Florida office. He has more than 30 years’ experience representing life science and health care technology companies, ranging in size from start-ups to public companies, in corporate and intellectual property transactions and general corporate matters. This work has included numerous product and technology ...

Wm. Quinton Robinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Compliance Law and Corporate Law. Wm. Quinton practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Wm. Quinton Robinson since 2014. 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...