Best Lawyers in America for Legal Malpractice Law
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Karen S. Koplon is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . Her practice focuses on defending physicians, hospitals, nurses, nursing homes, and other health care providers in professional negligence claims. Karen’s background provides her with a practical understanding of the medical field, as she is the daughter of a physician and married to a physician. These experiences have given her insight into the day‑to‑day realities of medical practice and the complexities i...
Jenna is an attorney at Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., L.P.A. (MRR Law) with a dynamic practice focused on defense in areas including auto and commercial trucking, personal injury, commercial law, construction litigation, general liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, and professional liability. Prior to joining MRR Law, she spent several years at a litigation firm honing her civil litigation skills, where she defended professionals, including lawyers, in liability matters throughout ...
Caitlyn Shea Malcynsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Caitlyn Shea, who practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caitlyn Shea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kim Marston litigates contract and commercial disputes, including unfair trade practices, trade secrets, unfair competition and breach of fiduciary duty claims, on behalf of businesses and professionals in all levels of state and federal courts, including the North Carolina Business Court. Kim represents professionals and businesses in a variety of industries in complex litigation matters, including matters involving breach of contract, unfair trade practices, trade secrets, and the False Cla...
Kellsey Hansen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Health Care Law, Legal Malpractice Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Kellsey, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kellsey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic...
Jesse Basel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Jesse, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jesse is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Scott J. Kater is a partner at Clifford Law Offices , bringing nearly a decade of litigation and trial experience to the firm’s nationally and internationally recognized catastrophic injury practice. His work strengthens the firm’s ability to advocate for individuals and families seeking accountability from medical providers, institutions, and corporations. Mr. Kater plays a key role in advancing the firm’s mission to hold negligent parties accountable and pursue justice for...
Sarah Frierson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Sarah, who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ellen Geske joined Davis Kelin LLC in January 2023 as an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer and became a Partner in 2026. Her practice focuses on representing plaintiffs in complex civil litigation, including medical malpractice , legal malpractice, catastrophic injury , wrongful death , and insurance bad faith claims. Ellen also handles matters involving appellate practice and insurance law, working with clients across New Mexico who have been harmed by negligence or professional misconduct....
Kristyn K. St. George is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law. Kristyn K., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristyn K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michelle is a litigation associate with a practice focusing on appeals. Before joining Lommen Abdo, Michelle clerked at the Minnesota Supreme Court where she worked closely with the justices on a variety of criminal, civil, and administrative matters, and gained valuable insight into the process by which appellate courts decide cases. Her clerking experience provides an excellent foundation for an appellate practice. Michelle will also assist in handling a variety of other litigation matters,...
Susan Silva is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law. Susan, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paige C. Goldberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Legal Malpractice Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Paige C., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paige C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nathan Heffernan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Legal Malpractice Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Nathan, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael J. Bauman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Michael J., who practices law in Tampa, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. 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.
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