Ones to Watch United States | Best Lawyers Awards
Featured "Ones to Watch"
Eric Felcher is a real estate attorney in Holland & Knight's New York office. Mr. Felcher focuses his practice on complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, development projects, financings, and real estate fund and co-investment formation. He represents local, national and international developers, sponsors, investors and operators of commercial real estate. In addition, Mr. Felcher has counseled institutional investors on complex j...
Simon Levitsky is an associate in the firm's litigation group. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and civil litigation. He is admitted to practice law in Tennessee, Louisiana and Texas. Simon earned his J.D. from Tulane University of Law, where he received a certificate in Maritime Law and CALI Excellence Award in Pre-trial Litigation Practice and Strategy. Prior to law school, he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado in Bo...
Kari Roush's practice focuses on technology transactions. Kari's work includes reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements regarding software licensing,Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS"), payment processing services (debit, credit, and ACH), electronic customer service support services, and text messaging platforms, among other things. She also has experience with writing and reviewing terms of use and privacy policies.? Additionally, Kari has experience in general civil litigation and comple...
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- For established lawyers exhibiting top legal talent
- Traditionally have at least 10 years' experience in private practice
- Most often have been promoted to Partner
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