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Marla A. Joseph is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Marla A. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Marla A. Joseph since 2014. 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 Marla A. Joseph is held by other lawyers.
Sue Abbott, a partner in Goodwin’s Trusts & Estate Planning practice, is the chair of the firm’s Exempt Organization group, former chair of the firm's Higher Education practice, and a member of the firm's Impact and Responsible Investing practice. She focuses her practice on tax-exempt organizations, probate and trust law, and estate planning, with a particular emphasis on charitable planning. She advises tax-exempt organizations on issues related to their formation, operation...
David Coats is the firm's co-managing partner and senior litigation partner. He has been recognized by and peer selected for each of the past 14 years for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ; Business North Carolina Magazine's Legal Elite ; and North Carolina Super Lawyers - and in a variety of areas including litigation, construction law, and insurance law. Since 1996, Martindale Hubbell has recognized David with its prestigious "AV" peer rating. In 2021 (as well as in 2019 and 2020), ...
Laurie L. Green is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Laurie L. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Laurie L. Green since 2019. 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 Laurie L. Green is held by other lawyers.
Patrick Shea is an Employment Law partner based in the firm’s New York office. He represents companies in a wide range of employment-related litigation, including matters involving employee benefits, employment discrimination, wage and hour claims, and wrongful discharge. His clients include major companies in the financial services, information technology, manufacturing, defense, and high-tech industries. He has established a track record of successfully representing companies in high ...
David R. Golder is a principal in the Hartford, Connecticut, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is co-leader of the Class Actions and Complex Litigation practice group. David has extensive experience handling class and complex litigation, including nationwide, high-stakes wage and hour disputes. David defends employers in class-based, multi-plaintiff, and multi-district wage and hour class and collective actions involving claims for employee misclassification, improper payment of wages, off-the-...
Ryan M. Scharber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Ryan M. practices law in Chandler, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan M. Scharber 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 Ryan M. Scharber is held by other lawyers.
Doreen U. Saia has a wide-ranging energy law practice focused on the representation of national and international corporations that own and operate electric generating facilities and engage in financial transactions trading electricity products. She has been actively involved in state and federal regulatory proceedings concerning the deregulation of the electricity market, the siting of new generating facilities and cost-of-service ratemaking. Doreen was instrumental in developing the structu...
"Ones to Watch" Recipients
Paul K. Mengert II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Paul K. practices law in Greensboro, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Paul K. Mengert II 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 Paul K. Mengert II is hel...
Laura Grubb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Laura practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Grubb 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 Laura Grubb is held by other lawyers.
Suni Sreepada is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Suni practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Suni Sreepada 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 Suni Sreepada is held by other lawyers.
Tess Edwards advises clients on a broad range of land use matters. Tess specializes in zoning and permitting matters — from supporting commercial and residential developers in obtaining local and wetlands permits, to litigating those permits on appeal. She also advises clients on real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, and development of residential subdivisions, multifamily residential, medical, industrial, marina, and hotel properties. Tess has a passion for renewab...
Kelsey Keane is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. Kelsey practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Kelsey Keane 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 Kelsey Keane is held by other lawyers.
Maya I. Ureño-Dembar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Maya I. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Maya I. Ureño-Dembar since 2027. 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 Maya I. Ureño-Dembar is held by other lawyers.
Matthew Garbin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Matthew practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Garbin 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 Matthew Garbin is held by other lawyers.
Chase Beauclair is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Chase practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Chase Beauclair 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 Chase Beauclair is held by other lawyers.
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