Best Lawyers in America for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
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Katie E. Towery is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Katie E., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katie E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Molly E. Mitchell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Professional Malpractice Law. Molly E., who practices law in Boise, Idaho, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Molly E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
The focus of my practice is in commercial disputes, professional liability defense, and personal injury defense. I have handled numerous cases before the state and federal trial courts in both New Jersey and New York. In addition, I have significant experience in appellate advocacy and have successfully pursued and opposed appeals before the New Jersey Supreme Court and Appellate Division.
Sarah N. Smeriglio is a member of the firm’s Healthcare Law and Professional Malpractice & Insurance Defense practice groups. While in law school, she joined the firm as a legal extern assisting in the firm’s healthcare practice. In 2020, Sarah graduated from Quinnipiac University in the three + three law program and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, magna cum laude . Upon entering Law School, Sarah received an International Policy Award Scholarship base...
Jessica K. Formichella focuses her practice on state and federal commercial litigation matters. Jessica served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Peter G. Sheridan, U.S.D.J., United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and to the Honorable Jose L. Fuentes, P.J.A.D., Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. Prior to joining the firm, Jessica was an associate at a large regional law firm. Jessica earned her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, cum laude , where sh...
James Bass is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. James, who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Vordman Carlisle Traywick III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Vordman Carlisle, who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vordman Carlisle is held by othe...
Kirk has a civil litigation practice with a particular focus on the representation of healthcare providers across Alabama. He has extensive experience representing and defending hospitals, physicians, and long-term care facilities across Alabama in medical negligence lawsuits and other healthcare-related matters. Kirk also represents and counsels elected officials, candidates for public office, and political action committees in the areas of campaign finance, election law, and legal/ethical i...
Katrina Vollmer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Katrina, who practices law in Albany, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katrina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Amber is a litigation attorney whose practice focuses on transportation, legal malpractice, and general liability defense. She represents insurers, motor carriers, transportation companies, businesses, and professionals in personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, products liability, dram shop, and professional negligence cases. In her transportation practice, Amber defends motor carriers, transportation companies, and insurers in personal injury, catastrophic injury, and wrongful ...
Morgan M. Menchaca is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Bankruptcy and Professional Malpractice Law. Morgan M., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Morgan M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elizabeth E. Ewing is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Elizabeth E., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeffrey A. Foster is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Tallahassee (FL) office where his practice includes the defense of premises liability, professional liability, retail and hospitality, governmental torts and public liability and personal injury matters. Prior to joining Carr Allison, Jeff served as an assistant state attorney for nearly seven years. During this time, he conducted numerous felony jury trials involving homicide, aggravated battery, narcotics and armed burglary. He is a...
Jacob Wassenaar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Litigation - Construction and Professional Malpractice Law. Jacob, who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacob 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.
Stephen Bell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Professional Malpractice Law. Stephen, who practices law in Wilmington, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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