Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Securities
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A business litigator and environmental lawyer, Anthony has represented business clients in significant cases presenting issues involving unfair competition, corporate governance, Sherman and Clayton Act violations, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent conveyance, securities fraud, trademark protection, insurance coverage, construction litigation, legal malpractice, commercial real estate, and contract matters. He also has acted as outside general counsel to a publicly-held real estate develop...
Jennifer Orr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Securities. Jennifer practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Orr 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 Jennifer Orr is held by other lawyers.
Matthew Martens is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers who represents clients in their toughest civil and criminal investigations and litigation. He is one of the few lawyers who has appeared—and won—at trial at “all four tables”: civil plaintiff, civil defendant, criminal prosecution, and criminal defendant. In all, he has tried 26 cases ranging from securities fraud to patent infringement to consumer fraud to murder to employment law to money laundering...
Amy Longo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Securities. Amy practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Amy Longo since 2026. 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 Amy Longo is held by other lawyers.
When business partnerships, startups, and investment funds are in the throes of intra-company disputes or face claims of wrongdoing, business litigator John D. Pernick guides companies and their founders, directors, executives, and investors toward resolutions that serve their overall interests, be it through negotiation or litigation. He also represents companies and individuals in complex state and federal litigation matters and in connection with investigations by the Securities Exchange C...
Halsey Knapp is a trial lawyer who regularly advises clients on crisis management and best practices with particular emphasis on business arrangements, real estate transactions, graceful employment departures, legal ethics, and more antagonistic, high stakes, business divorces and business litigation. As a seasoned negotiator, Halsey frequently handles relationship issues with lawyers, clients, suppliers, competitors, owners, operators and the occasional government prosecutor or regulator. Al...
Mark Drooks focuses his practice on civil litigation and arbitration. He has been lead counsel in more than 50 civil trials and arbitrations that have been litigated to final decision and has argued several appeals in state and federal courts, including the California Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Drooks’s practice runs the gamut of commercial litigation. He has substantial experience representing clients in breach of contract and busine...
Olivier A. Beabeau leads the firm’s business litigation and intellectual property practice groups. Olivier’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation at the trial and appellate level, alternative dispute resolution through arbitration and mediation, and trademark and copyright protection in the United States and abroad. He has significant experience litigating high-stakes partnership disputes, contract disputes, securities fraud, residential construction fraud, unfair competit...
Bruce A. Ericson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Bruce A. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce A. Ericson since 2018. 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 Bruce A. Ericson is held by other lawyers.
Wayne Hillis is an experienced trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in high-stakes, complex business, securities, and employment litigation and arbitration. With more than 200 trials under his belt, he has the experience and skill to successfully represent his clients at trial. Wayne uses his experience and seasoned judgment to guide his clients to the best, most cost-effective solution for their business. As a securities trial lawyer, Wayne represents sec...
Thomas M. Melsheimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Litigation - Securities and Qui Tam Law. Thomas M. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas M. Melsheimer since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal p...
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