Best Lawyers in America for Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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Kellsey Hansen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care 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 and legal practice area.
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.
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,...
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.
Tal Bakke is a trial attorney who focuses his practice in the areas of professional liability and commercial litigation. Tal takes pride in being an advocate for his clients and helping navigate the stress of litigation. As a trial attorney, Tal has experience representing clients in all stages of litigation, from pre-suit advice and counsel through trial and appeals, involving commercial and business disputes and professional liability claims made against health care entities, attorneys, and...
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.
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.
Daniel Bernardone's practice primarily consists of commercial litigation, insurance coverage, insurance bad-faith litigation, and civil litigation. Dan is a graduate of Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of the Jurimetrics Law Journal, externed for the Honorable Michelle Burns (U.S. District Court, District of Arizona) and was inducted into the Order of Barristers. Dan’s practice includes experience dealing with...
Our Methodology
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
The Process
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