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The Year’s Best in the Eyes of Their Peers
“Lawyer of the Year” Honorees
Bart A. Rue has over 30 years of trial practice in oil and gas related matters as well a complementary commercial litigation background. Since 2010, Mr. Rue has served as lead counsel in over 200 oil and gas litigation and commercial litigation matters, including lease interpretation issues, royalty underpayment issues, surface use disputes, lease termination disputes, and other issues affecting land and mineral ownership. Mr. Rue currently represents exploration companies and landowners in s...
Stephen Fitzgerald represents individuals in employment and personal injury matters in Connecticut’s state and federal courts. He also represents railroad workers in courts throughout the country. Steve has won several multi-million dollar jury verdicts for his clients. His peers have ranked him as a Connecticut Super Lawyer since 2011, as the Super Lawyer Employment Lawyer of the Year for 2012, and he has been named Best Lawyer of the Year for Labor & Employment Litigation in the N...
Mark A. McGinnis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law and Water Law. Mark A., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
J. Lee Brown concentrates his practice on estate planning, tax, corporate, real estate and nonprofit matters. He serves private clients in the areas of estate planning, wills and trusts, probate and small business planning. He counsels corporate and business clients regarding tax planning, corporate and entity formation, and tax-exempt organizations and related matters. Lee has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates and for Tax Law for more than 10 years.
LaVerne Woods is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Tax Law. LaVerne, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which LaVerne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian J. Robbins is a co-founder and the managing partner of Robbins LLP. He has committed his entire career to representing shareholders, employees, consumers, and small businesses in complex litigation. Mr. Robbins has prosecuted hundreds of cases across the country, often in leadership roles, and has achieved sizable monetary recoveries and corporate governance improvements on behalf of his clients. For his leadership and achievements, he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer every year si...
Brent Helms is a dedicated litigator and mediator with over three decades of experience in civil litigation, insurance law, and business disputes. A Raleigh native, Brent has built a reputation for thoughtful and effective representation in cases involving catastrophic personal injury, insurance defense, and complex business litigation. As a partner at Robinson & Lawing, LLP, Brent brings a zealous approach to litigating matters for his clients that helps them resolve their legal challeng...
"Ones to Watch" Recipients
Brian L. Taylor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Brian L., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael P. McDonald is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Securities Regulation. Michael P., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Karlo Goronja is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Karlo, who practices law in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karlo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Benjamin S. Gordon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Benjamin S., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Josh Lesser has experience representing a wide range of clients, including financial institutions, businesses, and individuals in a variety of litigation and transactional matters. With a background in commercial litigation and bankruptcy, he brings valuable experience advising clients in banking, finance, capital markets, energy, entertainment, commercial real estate, retail, and hospitality industries, among others. Josh approaches each matter from the standpoint of service and advocates fo...
Daniel C. Jensen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Daniel C., who practices law in Port St. Lucie, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Darrah N. Hinton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Darrah N., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darrah N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brianna Z. Andrade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brianna Z., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brianna Z. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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Tinsman & Sciano recently celebrated 50 years as greater San Antonio’s leading trial law firm for civil litigation and personal injury. Daniel J.T. Sciano obtained judgments for his clients in both Federal and State courthouses in 2021. A trial lawyer with many talents and diverse knowledge of the law.
