Best Lawyers in America for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Barry O’Neil is a trial attorney, who is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He represents professionals in malpractice claims with an emphasis in legal malpractice. Mr. O’Neil’s practice also involves the resolution of complex commercial disputes, employment-related issues and insurance claims. His commercial litigation experience has included contract, shareholder, partnership and business competition disputes in both trial and arb...

Adam D. Franks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Adam D. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Adam D. Franks 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 Adam D. Franks is held by other lawyers.

Reza Rismani is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Reza practices law in Greenwood Village, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Reza Rismani 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 Reza Rismani is held by other lawyers.

Timothy D. Egan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Timothy D. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy D. Egan 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 Timothy D. Egan is held by other lawyers.

Thomas E. Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Thomas E. practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas E. Williams since 2009. 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 Thomas E. Williams is held by ...

With nearly 40 years of litigation and trial experience, Tim Boone joined RMP LLP as a partner in 2025 and practices in Little Rock, Arkansas. He represents clients in Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance matters, as well as Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants. Tim regularly serves as lead counsel in complex medical malpractice, ...

Andrew Blanchfield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Andrew practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Blanchfield 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 Andrew Blanchfield is held by other lawyers.

Michael J. Mazurczak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Michael J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Mazurczak since 2022. 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 regar...

Andy has more than 40 years of experience as a civil trial lawyer defending insurance companies, financial institutions, and other businesses against a wide variety of claims. With decades of experience litigating insurance bad faith claims, Andy’s capabilities are in high demand. He has successfully tried cases throughout California and in seven other states. He also tries cases before the United States Court of Federal Claims which hears monetary-related claims against the federal gov...

Mark represents physicians in professional liability actions, including those engaged in emergency medicine, family practice, general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, internal medicine, neurology, anesthesiology, nephrology, obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, pathology, urology, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, radiology and other specialties. In addition to representing the medical practitioner, I have also served a number of hospital entities and defended claims made against ho...

Paul J. Maloney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Paul J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Paul J. Maloney 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 professi...

Chantelle M. Custodio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Chantelle M. practices law in Columbia, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Chantelle M. Custodio 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 Chan...

Beverly DeLaune handles professional liability matters for accountants, lawyers, insurance agents and brokers. Beverly assists her clients in responding to disciplinary complaints and professional liability lawsuits, as well as providing assistance addressing pre-litigation concerns. Beverly DeLaune handles professional liability matters for accountants, lawyers, insurance agents and brokers. Beverly assists her clients in responding to disciplinary complaints and professional liability lawsu...

Mr. McReynolds is a passionate writer of state and federal appeal briefs. He is experienced in alternative dispute resolution methods and is certified by the American Arbitration Association as an arbitrator and mediator.In his professional liability practice, Mr. McReynolds defends architects, engineers, lawyers and insurance agents against coverage disputes, malpractice, and construction claims. He also has an active products liability practice.

Steve Plunkett concentrates his practice in health care and sexual misconduct defense, bringing nearly 30 years of experience to his role as litigator and counsel. Mr. Plunkett has defended health care and other clients in hundreds of cases involving bodily injury or the death of residents in group homes and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. His health care team obtained a defense verdict in 2017 in a significant pressure wound injury case. Mr. Plunkett also represents corporatio...

Michael E. Kleinert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Michael E. practices law in Louisville, Kentucky Best Lawyers has recognized Michael E. Kleinert since 2022. 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 Michael E. Kleinert is held b...