Best Lawyers in America for Professional Malpractice Law
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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,...
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.
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...
James Bass is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law. James practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized James Bass 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 James Bass is held by other lawyers.
Katie E. Towery is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Katie E. practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Katie E. Towery since 2021. 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 Katie E. Towery is held by other lawyers.
Morgan Menchaca is a commercial litigator at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. She represents businesses, fiduciaries, and individuals in complex disputes in state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings nationwide. Her practice includes Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Bankruptcy , and Professional Malpractice Law, with experience handling business torts, fiduciary disputes, and other high-stakes commercial matters. Morgan is known for a thoughtful and practic...
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...
Kellsey A. Hansen is an associate attorney at McConnell Van Pelt LLC in Denver, Colorado. Her practice includes Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants , Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law . She provides litigation support across the firm’s practice areas and represents clients in a range of civil litigation matters. Before joining McConnell Van Pelt LLC, Ms. Hansen practiced in the area of civil litigation, handling matters involving...
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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