Best Lawyers in America for Technology Law
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Marcelo Halpern is a partner with the firm's Business practice and a member of the Technology Transactions & Privacy group. Marcelo's practice focuses on transactional, strategic and corporate representation of global "FORTUNE 100" companies, start-up and emerging growth companies, as well as U.S.-based and international governments and non-profits. His experience includes structuring and negotiating technology and intellectual property-oriented strategic alliances and joint ventures; sof...
Dov H. Scherzer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Technology Law. Dov H. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Dov H. Scherzer 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 Dov H. Scherzer is held by other lawyers.
Manuel R. Valcarcel IV, a registered patent attorney, focuses his practice on intellectual property and technology transactional, licensing, and prosecution matters. He is experienced in technology development, licensing, strategic alliance and acquisition transactions and general corporate representation of intellectual property-driven businesses. Mr. Valcarcel reviews inventions for patentability and infringement, reviews trademarks for registrability and usage, and prosecutes patent and tr...
Relationship-focused attorney advising businesses and organizations in complex disputes and operational challenges across Florida. Brock Magruder represents businesses, organizations, and stakeholders in complex litigation and regulatory matters throughout Florida. Based in Orlando, Florida, and practicing with DownsAaron PLLC, Brock counsels clients on disputes involving breach of contract claims, data privacy and security issues, business torts, compliance matters, and operational risk mana...
Jason I. Epstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Information Technology Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Jason I. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jason I. Epstein since 2006. 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 Jason I. Epstein is held by other...
Gerry Balboni has over twenty years of corporate law experience representing companies and individuals that buy, sell, and invest in growth businesses. Gerry represents growth companies seeking venture capital investment, venture capital and private equity funds, buyers and sellers of businesses, and licensors and licensees of technology and software. Gerry speaks to groups on topics such as software licensing, acquisition of technology companies, venture capital, and controlling legal costs ...
Kevin D. DeBré is the Chair of the firm’s Artificial Intelligence Practice and Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions Practice. Kevin represents companies of all sizes – from pre-formation to middle market – and a broad spectrum of industries – from AI to VR. Kevin is a business lawyer, an intellectual property lawyer and a certified Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional. As a business lawyer, he structures and negotiates technology commer...
Wendy Kearns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Artificial Intelligence Law, Information Technology Law, Privacy and Data Security Law, Technology Law and Trademark Law. Wendy practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Wendy Kearns 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 Wendy Kearns is ...
Todd McClelland is a partner in Sterlington's Cybersecurity, Data Privacy , AI, and Litigation practices, where he advises companies on complex legal issues related to cybersecurity breaches and compliance, data privacy compliance, AI, and technology transactions. Todd’s practice includes advising on global cybersecurity incidents, designing cyber governance and risk management programs, advising on global data privacy compliance issues, and supporting companies with data licensing and ...
Edward A. Cavazos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent and Technology Law. Edward A. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Edward A. Cavazos since 2012. 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 Edward A. Cavazos is held by other lawyers.
Brett Harris is a shareholder on the Corporate team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Her corporate practice includes transactional matters and counseling, including stock and asset acquisitions, document drafting and negotiation and regulatory compliance matters. Ms. Harris has a particular focus on counseling non-profit organizations including entity formation, establishing and maintaining tax exempt status and complying with fundraising regulations. She has also developed a corporate...
C. Allen Garrett, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Technology Law. C. Allen practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized C. Allen Garrett, Jr. since 2017. 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 C. Allen Garrett, Jr. is held by other lawyers.
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