Best Lawyers in America for Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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Nicholas W. Bartlett is an associate who is part of our Business Litigation, Eminent Domain and Professional Liability Practice Groups. During law school Mr. Bartlett was a judicial extern for the US District Court, Northern District of Ohio. He also worked for a legal non-profit as an intern and Eastman & Smith as a law clerk. His practice includes general litigation and professional liability as well as representing landowners in eminent domain matters. Additionally, Mr. Bartlett is the...
Thomas Hay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law and Corporate Law. Thomas practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Hay 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 Thomas Hay is held by o...
Michael J. Bauman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Michael J. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Bauman 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 Michael J. Bauman is held by other lawyers.
Agustina Kloosterboer focuses her practice on commercial litigation and professional malpractice defense. She represents clients in business disputes and antitrust lawsuits, as well as law firms and accounting firms on issues arising out of the representation of a former client. Agustina is of Argentinian and Dutch descent. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and raised in Barcelona, Spain, before moving to Florida. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Agustina is an excellent communicato...
Caitlyn Barnes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Caitlyn practices law in Louisville, Kentucky Best Lawyers has recognized Caitlyn Barnes 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 Caitlyn Barnes is held by other ...
Dave Cecil is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Dave practices law in Lexington, Kentucky Best Lawyers has recognized Dave Cecil since 2023. 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 Dave Cecil is held by other lawyers.
Allen Light is an Associate at O'Connell & Aronowitz, working in the Health Law department where he represents a diverse range of health care providers in areas including Medicaid and Medicare compliance, regulatory matters, and Article 78 proceedings. Before joining the firm Allen gained valuable experience as an Associate at regional law firms, where he handled complex commercial litigation, general liability, constitutional law, and professional malpractice cases. Allen earned his unde...
Samuel C. Zatz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Samuel C. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel C. Zatz 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...
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