Gordon & Rees Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2024

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is pleased to announce that 152 of its attorneys were listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 Edition, six of whom received "Lawyer of the Year" recognitions. Additionally, 82 Gordon & Rees attorneys were recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2024.

Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on peer-review evaluations. For the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers
in America®, results were determined using millions of confidential attorney evaluations. Ones to Watch adopts
this same peer-review methodology.

*For attorneys licensed to practice in New Jersey: No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme
Court of New Jersey. To read a more in-depth description of the selection methodology, please click here.

Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location. The following Gordon &
Rees attorneys were recognized as Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyers of the Year” in their respective cities and
practice areas:

Lawyers of the Year

San Diego
Allison L. Jones
Product Liability Litigation
– DefendantsKathryn M.S. Catherwood
Litigation – Bankruptcy

Oakland
James G. Scadden
Mass Tort Litigation /
Class Actions – Defendants

Austin
Michael R. Klatt
Product Liability Litigation
– DefendantsHartford
John J. Robinson
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Todd R. Regan
Construction Law

The following 153 Gordon & Rees attorneys were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 by their
respective cities, practice areas, and the first year they were recognized. The attorneys bolded are listed for the
first time this year.

Alexandria, VA
Kelly M.
Lippincott (2023)
Litigation – InsuranceAtlanta
Leslie K. Eason
(2021)
Employment Law – Management
Litigation – Labor and Employment

Eric T. Hawkins
(2022)
Mass Tort Litigation /
Class Actions – Defendants

Chad A. Shultz (2006)
Arbitration
Litigation – Labor and
Employment

Austin
Leslie A. Benitez
(2009)
Appellate Practice

Christopher C. Ege
(2021)
Commercial Litigation

Kenneth J.
Ferguson (2005)
Mass Tort Litigation /
Class Actions – Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation
– Defendants
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Ranelle Meroney
(2021)
Construction Law
Personal Injury Litigation
– Defendants

Birmingham, AL
N. DeWayne
Pope (2024)
Litigation – Labor and
Employment

Steven M. Stastny
(2006)
Employment Law – Management

Bloomfield Hills, MI (Detroit)
Dalia Abdow
(2024)
Commercial Litigation

Ari M. Charlip (2021)
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Real Estate

John T. Eads III (2018)
Personal Injury Litigation
– Defendants
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Lindsey A. Peck (2024)
Appellate Practice

Boston
Jay S. Gregory (2011)
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

Nancy Kelly (2023)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

John F. Rooney III
(2013)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

Charleston
A. Victor Rawl,
Jr. (2012)
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

Chicago
Thomas G. Cronin
(2023)
Real Estate Law

J. Hayes
Ryan (2024)
Employment Law
– Management

Columbus
Gregory D. Brunton
(2016)
Commercial Litigation
Eminent Domain and
Condemnation Law
Oil and Gas Law

Roland J. De
Monte (2024)
Litigation – Labor
and Employment

Dallas
Megan M. Adeyemo
(2023)
Bankruptcy and Creditor
Debtor Rights / Insolvency
and Reorganization Law

Robert A.
Bragalone (2021)
Employment Law – Management
Insurance Law
Litigation – Health Care
Litigation – Labor and
Employment
Professional Malpractice
Law – Defendants

Jason J. Irvin (2021)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

Laura E.
Kugler (2024)
Product Liability
Litigation – Defendants

James A. Lowery
(2014)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

Michael J. Ramirez
(2021)
Commercial Litigation

Edward M.
Slaughter (2013)
Product Liability
Litigation – Defendants

Denver
Daniel E. Evans
(2018)
Construction Law

Franz Hardy (2016)
Commercial Litigation
Professional Malpractice
Law – Defendants

Peggy E. Kozal (2020)
Health Care Law

Katherine K. Kust
(2019)
Insurance Law
Litigation – Insurance

John M. Palmeri
(2005)
Commercial Transactions
/ UCC Law
Health Care Law
Legal Malpractice Law
– Defendants
Medical Malpractice Law
– Defendants
Professional Malpractice Law
– Defendants

Thomas B. Quinn
(2008)
Legal Malpractice Law
– Defendants
Litigation – Health
Care
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability
Litigation – Defendants

Des Moines
Thomas J. Joensen
(2022)
Legal Malpractice Law
– Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation
– Defendants

Florham Park, NJ
Michelle Molinaro
Burke (2020)*
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation
– Defendants

Michael S. Hanan
(2021)*
Litigation – Labor
and Employment

Elizabeth F. Lorell
(2020)*
Insurance Law

Douglas E.
Motzenbecker (2023)*
Insurance Law

Keith J. Murphy
(2023)*
Litigation – Labor and Employment

Franklin, TN (Nashville)
David P. Cañas (2012)
Litigation – Bankruptcy

Heather M.
Gwinn (2023)
Litigation – Health Care
Litigation – Labor and Employment

Courtney E.
Smith (2024)
Litigation – Insurance

Hartford
Thomas C.
Blatchley (2021)
Insurance Law

Mitchell L.
Fishberg (2013)
Litigation – Labor and
Employment

Cullen W.
Guilmartin (2018)
Insurance Law
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Todd R. Regan (2017)
Business Organizations
(including LLCs and Partnerships)
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

John J. Robinson
(2018)
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Harrisburg, PA
Thomas M. Chairs
(2020)
Professional Malpractice
Law – Defendants

Honolulu
Bennett J. Chin
(2018)
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Insurance Law
Litigation – Construction

Houston
Brian J. Comarda
(2023)
Admiralty and Maritime Law

Laura E. De Santos
(2022)
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Barry G. Flynn (2016)
Commercial Litigation

Christopher M.
Raney (2022)
Commercial Litigation

Irvine (Orange County)
James F. Kuhne (2023)
Admiralty and Maritime Law

James A. Marissen
(2018)
Admiralty and Maritime Law

Carol P. Schaner
(2016)
Litigation and Controversy
– Tax

Las Vegas
Robert S. Larsen
(2018)
Commercial Litigation

Robert E.
Schumacher (2015)
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Law

Los Angeles
Ronald K. Alberts
(2019)
Insurance Law

Anthony J. Bellone
(2023)
Employment Law – Management

Calvin E. Davis
(2018)
Commercial Litigation
Franchise Law

Margaret M. Drugan
(2020)
Insurance Law

Stephen E. Ronk
(2020)
Litigation – Labor
and Employment

Louisville
Angela Marie
Richie (2018)
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

Miami
Daniel A.
Garcia (2024)
Litigation – Construction

David M. Gersten
(2018)
Commercial Litigation

Lynn Maynard
Gollin (2021)
Bankruptcy and Creditor
Debtor Rights / Insolvency
and Reorganization Law
Litigation – Bankruptcy

Jose I. Leon (2021)
Employment Law – Management
Litigation – Labor
and Employment

Joseph A. Sacher
(2015)
Litigation – Securities

Robin T. Symons
(2022)
Employment Law – Management

Minneapolis
Suzanne L.
Jones (2024)
Insurance Law

New Orleans
Kay Baxter
(2012)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation
– DefendantsOakland
Brian J. Mooney
(2019)
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Michael J.
Pietrykowski (2017)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

James G. Scadden
(2023)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

Don
Willenburg (2024)
Appellate Practice

Philadelphia
Michael J. Cawley
(2018)
Insurance Law

Jacob C. Cohn (2016)*
Appellate Practice
Insurance Law

Ann Thornton
Field (2023)
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Sara Anderson
Frey (2024)
Insurance Law

C. Tyler Havey (2020)*
Insurance Law

William C Mills
IV (2020)*
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

Alexander Nemiroff
(2018)*
Employment Law – Management
Litigation – Labor and
Employment

Phoenix
John L. Condrey
(2013)
Construction Law

Pittsburgh
John G. Ebken (2021)
Commercial Litigation

Katie M.
Galasso (2024)
Medical Malpractice Law
– Defendants

Craig S. Heryford
(2007)
Banking and Finance Law
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

James B.
Insco (2024)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Andrew G. Kimball
(2011)
Medical Malpractice Law
– Defendants

Edmund L. Olszewski,
Jr. (2013)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants
Medical Malpractice Law
– Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation
– Defendants
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Travis W. Smith
(2017)
Health Care Law
Workers’ Compensation Law
– Employers

Craig W. Snethen
(2018)
Employment Law – Management

Richard T.
Victoria (2023)
Litigation – Banking and
Finance

Jeffrey R. Wilson
(2006)
Workers’ Compensation Law
– Employers

Kristin L.
Pieseki (2023)
Medical Malpractice Law
– Defendants
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Portland
Nancy M. Erfle (2011)
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Julie Bardacke
Haddon (2021)
Litigation – Construction
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Christopher E.
Hawk (2020)
Employment Law – Management

Raleigh
Allison J.
Becker (2024)
Professional Malpractice Law
– Defendants

Mindi L. Schulze
(2020)
Medical Malpractice Law
– Defendants

Suzanne R.
Walker (2024)
Medical Malpractice Law
– Defendants

Rapid City
Susan B. Meyer (2015)
Litigation – Intellectual
Property

Reno
Stephen S. Kent
(2015)
Insurance Law

San Diego
Kevin W. Alexander
(2015)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Michelle R.
Bernard (2018)
Insurance Law

Charles V.
Berwanger (2020)
Commercial Litigation
Eminent Domain and
Condemnation Law

Steven B. Bitter
(2023)
Insurance Law

Timothy K.
Branson (2024)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

Kathryn M.S.
Catherwood (2018)
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor
Rights / Insolvency and
Reorganization Law
Litigation – Bankruptcy

Jeffrey D. Cawdrey
(2020)
Bankruptcy and Creditor
Debtor Rights / Insolvency and
Reorganization Law
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Bankruptcy

Keith C.
Cramer (2024)
Litigation – Construction

Eric R. Deitz (2023)
Commercial Litigation

Allison L. Jones
(2021)
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Matthew G. Kleiner
(2020)
Insurance Law

Brian M. Ledger
(2023)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

James McMullen (2014)
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Litigation – Labor and
Employment

Kenneth S. Perri
(2023)
Personal Injury Litigation
– Defendants

Kristin N. Reyna
DeHart (2024)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

Brandon D. Saxon
(2023)
Litigation – Labor and
Employment

Eric C. Young (2019)
Real Estate Law

P. Gerhardt Zacher
(2010)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

San Francisco
Fletcher C. Alford
(2018)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Robert M.
Bodzin (2024)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

Michael D. Bruno
(2018)
Litigation – Labor and
Employment

Alyson S. Cabrera
(2023)
Employment Law – Management

J. Dominic
Campodonico (2016)
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

David C. Capell
(2013)
Insurance Law

Dion N. Cominos
(2021)
Construction Law

Matthew S. Foy (2019)
Insurance Law

Stuart M. Gordon
(2010)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Marie Trimble
Holvick (2023)
Employment Law – Management

Heather A.
Irwin (2024)
Employment Law – Management

Doris Kaelin (2021)
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor
Rights / Insolvency and
Reorganization Law

Sandy M.
Kaplan (2024)
Construction Law

Cheryl A. Morris
(2021)
Admiralty and Maritime Law

J.
Benjamin Patrick (2024)
Construction Law

Kai Peters (2023)
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

William J. Peters
(2018)
Litigation – Construction

Andrew I. Port (2019)
Admiralty and Maritime Law

Jordan A.
Willette (2024)
Litigation – Insurance

Seattle
Lara S. Garner (2020)
Litigation – Intellectual
Property

Nicole Lentini (2023)
Insurance Law

Neal J. Philip (2022)
Insurance Law

David W.
Silke (2024)
Employment Law – Management

Sarah N.
Turner (2024)
Employment Law – Management
Litigation – Labor and
Employment

Mark B.
Tuvim (2024)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

Donald J. Verfurth
(2016)
Litigation – Insurance

Tampa
Kristina L. Marsh
(2023)
Insurance Law

Robert K. Tucker
II (2023)
Commercial Litigation

Washington, D.C.
Brian A. Scotti
(2023)
Litigation – Labor and
Employment

Williamsburg, VA
Susan Childers North
(2018)
Employment Law – Individuals
Employment Law – Management
Litigation – Labor and
Employment

The following 82 Gordon & Rees attorneys were recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers©: Ones to
Watch, listed by their respective cities and practice areas. The attorneys bolded are listed for the first time
this year.

Alexandria, VA
Ryan M. Poteet (2021)
Labor and Employment Law
– Management
Product Liability Litigation
– DefendantsAtlanta
Vernon Phillip
Hill (2021)
Commercial Litigation
Labor and Employment Law
– Management

Austin
Jared L.
Byrd (2024)
Commercial Litigation

Ashley R. Presson
(2022)
Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation
– Defendants
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Taylor R. Yetter
(2022)
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Construction

Bloomfield Hills, MI (Detroit)
Stephanie N.
Kastaw (2023)
Insurance Law

Cara M.
Swindlehurst (2021)
Commercial Litigation

Matthew T. Wise
(2021)
Litigation – Labor and
Employment
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants
Municipal Law
Personal Injury Litigation
– Defendants
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Luke D. Wolf (2021)
Commercial Litigation

Boston
Shannon M. O’Neil
(2021)
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Stephen J. Orlando
(2021)
Commercial Litigation

Chicago
Jonathan
Blakley (2024)
Health Care Law
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Marissa
Dellacroce (2021)
Commercial Litigation
Insurance Law
Labor and Employment Law
– Management

Stephanie F. Jones
(2023)
Labor and Employment Law
– Management
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Cristina M.
Mares (2024)
Personal Injury Litigation
– Defendants
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Katherine Musbach
(2023)
Insurance Law

Courtney A. Nichol
(2022)
Insurance Law

Maritza Rodriguez
(2023)
Commercial Litigation
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

Iga W. Todd (2023)
Insurance Law

Meagan P.
VanderWeele (2021)
Legal Malpractice Law
Medical Malpractice Law
– Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation
– Defendants

Columbus
Daniel J.
Hyzak (2024)
Eminent Domain and
Condemnation Law

Bruce A. Moore (2022)
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Law

Dallas
Brent T.
Buyse (2024)
Commercial Litigation

P. Saxon
Guerriere (2023)
Mass Tort Litigation
/ Class Actions – Defendants

Denver
Margaret L.
Boehmer (2023)
Health Care Law
Professional Malpractice Law

Gregory S. Hearing
(2023)
Professional Malpractice Law

Anna M. Reinert
(2024)
Labor and Employment Law
– Management

Florham Park, NJ
Stephanie M.
Imbornone (2021)*
Commercial Litigation

Michael J. Nesse
(2022)*
Commercial Litigation
Employee Benefits
(ERISA) Law
Labor and Employment Law
– Management
Litigation – Labor
and Employment

Maxine Jordan
Nicholas (2021)*
Labor and Employment
Law – Management
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants
Professional Malpractice Law

Franklin, TN (Nashville)
Samantha C. Gerken
(2023)
Labor and Employment Law
– Management

Nelson T. Rainey
(2021)
Family Law
Health Care Law
Personal Injury Litigation
– Defendants

Hartford
Andrew D. Bullard
(2021)
Insurance Law

Patrick J. Mulkern
(2023)
Intellectual Property Law

Kelcie B. Reid (2023)
Insurance Law
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants

Steven J.
Zakrzewski (2022)
Insurance Law
Product Liability Litigation
– Defendants
Professional Malpractice Law

Harrison, NY
Michael J. Schacher