Best Lawyers in America for Professional Malpractice Law
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Catherine Geisler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Catherine, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jessica K. Formichella focuses her practice on state and federal commercial litigation matters. Jessica served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Peter G. Sheridan, U.S.D.J., United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and to the Honorable Jose L. Fuentes, P.J.A.D., Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. Prior to joining the firm, Jessica was an associate at a large regional law firm. Jessica earned her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, cum laude , where sh...
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.
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...
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.
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...
Robert El-Jaouhari is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Professional Malpractice Law. Robert, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elizabeth E. Ewing is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Elizabeth E., who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 ...
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...
Paige C. Goldberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Legal Malpractice Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Paige C., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paige C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Matthew Mantell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. Matthew, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Danielle Simpson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Professional Malpractice Law. Danielle, who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Danielle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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