Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Banking and Finance
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Josh Lanham is a member of the Bowles Rice Litigation Department. He practices in the firm's Charleston, West Virginia office and represents his clients’ interests in front of many adjudicatory bodies throughout the State of West Virginia, including administrative proceedings, arbitration proceedings, Magistrate Courts, Circuit Courts, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia. Josh focuse...
Taylor Weatherspoon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Banking and Finance. Taylor, who practices law in Flowood, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sarah Kimmer is a litigation associate in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Sarah's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation. Her experience includes commercial disputes, consumer class actions and products liability claims. In addition, Sarah regularly represents private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in a wide array of business disputes. Sarah also maintains an active pro bono practice.
Jules Carter advises clients on a range of complex regulatory enforcement and compliance-related matters, and she remains on the cutting-edge of emerging legal and technology issues to help clients navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. Jules focuses on financial regulatory compliance, helping institutional clients navigate complex regulatory environments and pursue business strategies that balance innovation with risk-awareness. Jules advises on various legal issues for a range of finan...
JaKayla DaBera is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Bankruptcy. JaKayla, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which JaKayla is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John A. Michalski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Litigation - Banking and Finance. John A., who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Allison Stewart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Allison, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Allison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Angelica Rankins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Angelica, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Angelica is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rebecca Garibotto Zisek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Rebecca Garibotto, who practices law in Florham Park, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rebecca Garibotto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bryce A. Burke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Bryce A., who practices law in Billings, Montana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bryce A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and le...
Charlie M. Hearn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Environmental. Charlie M., who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charlie M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew Buongiorno is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Litigation - Antitrust and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Matthew, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Esther Veloz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Real Estate. Esther, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Esther is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
When the stakes are high, financial service providers and technology companies turn to Sam. From state and federal trial work and appeals to agency investigations and enforcement actions, Sam handles it all. He also routinely advises beyond the scope of litigation, assisting companies with pre-litigation crisis management and regulatory compliance.
Andrew N. Page is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Andrew N., 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 Andrew N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic...
John T. Nicolaou is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Banking and Finance. John T., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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