Best Lawyers in America for Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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Emma Mediak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Emma, who practices law in Missoula, Montana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emma is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jacquelyn Clarke is a Partner in our Atlanta office and also serves as Lead Hiring Partner, overseeing the hiring of associate attorneys across all HBS offices while focusing on the Southeast. Jacque specializes in the defense of both health care providers and professional malpractice matters and focuses her practice on complex medical malpractice cases. Her experience includes a wide variety of areas including heart and spine surgeries, anesthesia claims, and birth trauma cases. Since the be...
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.
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.
David Singh is an accomplished litigator with extensive experience in federal and state courts. His practice focuses on representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, as well as complex insurance defense litigation, including professional and general liability. David is known for his strategic counsel and ability to manage high-stakes litigation from inception through trial and appeal, with expertise spanning discovery, motions practice, depositions, trial preparation, and...
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.
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...
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.
Kyler S. Garmen is a Partner in our Memphis office, practicing civil litigation in state and federal courts. He protects businesses, governments, and individuals during complex litigation. Kyler has extensive experience litigating high-exposure business disputes, construction cases, general liability claims, medical malpractice actions, and product liability matters. He has been a part of the defense team for numerous Fortune 500 global brands or their subsidiaries, as well as smaller busines...
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.
Dave Cecil is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Dave, who practices law in Lexington, Kentucky, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dave is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lizza Maldonado is a partner in the firm’s West Palm Beach office and practices in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Professional Malpractice, Banking and Finance, Real Estate Litigation, and Employment and Labor. She practices in state and federal courts. Ms. Maldonado maintains a significant practice in defending professionals in both civil disputes and grievance matters. She has represented attorneys, accountants, real estate professionals, insurance brokers,...
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.
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...
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.
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