Best Lawyers in America for Professional Malpractice Law

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...

Evan M. Goldsmith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Evan M., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Evan M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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...

James Spizuoco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. James, who practices law in Portland, Maine, 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.

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 ...

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...

Thomas Hay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law and Corporate Law. Thomas, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura concentrates her practice in the healthcare industry, regularly representing providers including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and sub-acute facilities in all phases of litigation related to both general and professional liability claims. She also maintains a regulatory practice, advising providers on regulatory compliance, assisting with internal investigations, self-reporting requirements, risk management, policy development and legislative interpre...

Allen F. Light is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Allen F., who practices law in Latham, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Allen F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Rabia Ahmad is an attorney at Helsell Fetterman LLP in Seattle, Washington. Her practice includes Health Care Law and litigation , with a focus on defending physicians, hospitals, and other health care professionals in medical malpractice lawsuits and professional licensing matters. Rabia represents clients in complex disputes involving patient care, professional liability, and regulatory compliance, and she works closely with medical providers and institutions facing high‑stakes claims. Befo...

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.

Caitlyn Barnes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Caitlyn, who practices law in Louisville, Kentucky, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caitlyn 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...

Samuel C. Zatz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Samuel C., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and ...