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Wade Davies has tried complex cases for over thirty years. In August 2025, he was sworn in as President of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has served on the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee and now represents attorneys in matters before the Board. Mr. Davies has concentrated on state and federal investigations and criminal trials throughout his career. Mr. Davies graduated first in his class from the University of Tennessee Colle...
Craig M. Peters has been a trial attorney for over two decades. He litigates complex cases involving wrongful death as well as those with catastrophic injuries. Mr. Peters handles a wide range of types of negligence cases, including products liability. Often asked to co-counsel on cases at the time of trial that cover a broad range of disciplines, Mr. Peters has been recognized for his trial skills through invitations to membership in the American Board Of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA), the Interna...
Kevin M. Noonan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Kevin M., who practices law in Topsham, Maine, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mr. Carpenter's primary practice areas include tax, estate planning and probate law, IRS tax controversy, asset protection planning, business mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate law. He is a NC Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. Mr. Carpenter specializes in estate planning, estate administration, representing clients before the IRS, asset protection planning, and sophisticated real-estate tax-deferral strategies, including capital gain maximization...
Marc M. Lowry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Marc M., who practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Meghan heads the firm’s Energy, Water, and Utility Law practice and is a renowned industry leader in the electric, renewable energy, natural gas, water, telecommunications, and other innovative technologies sectors. Her clients value the unique blend of her legal acumen with the substantive utility business knowledge that she developed serving for years as both Associate General Counsel of Regulatory and then as head of the revenue requirement and rate design departments for Arizona&rsq...
Martin F. Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Martin F., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Martin F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Walter brings more than thirty-five years of experience providing representation, advice and counsel to businesses and individuals in their dealings with Indian tribes and public land management agencies, like the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service and New Mexico State Land Office. Walter’s practice is focused on natural resources, energy and environmental law. Clients throughout the west and across the country seek Walter’s advice in matters involving transac...
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Zachary Eddy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Zachary, who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zachary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sarah Luna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Sarah, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeremy W. Hays is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Jeremy W., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeremy W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Chase Charbonnet focuses on complex litigation cases in the Virgin Islands and beyond, including environmental torts, mass torts, and toxic torts. He has represented clients in challenging cases involving multiple parties and significant exposure to hazardous substances such as asbestos, silica, and industrial toxins. Mr. Charbonnet has been involved in multifaceted cases addressing workplace safety failures and environmental compliance issues. His work is guided by a strong commitment to ach...
David S. Steele is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Energy Law and Environmental Law. David S., who practices law in Bellevue, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexis Daenecke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Alexis, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Scott H. Barbag is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Scott H., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bianca Chamusco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Bianca, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bianca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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