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Louis Russo

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Louis Russo practices complex litigation defense, handling a variety of pharmaceutical, medical device, products liability, and toxic tort matters. He has significant experience in all aspects of products liability litigation, including fact and expert discovery, proceedings…

Brett F. Clements

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Brett Clements knows firsthand the commitment and tenacity required to be a successful litigator as he attended law school at night while working full-time as a law clerk. A self-described personal jurisdiction nerd and science junkie,…

Aleksandra Rybicki

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As a native of Brooklyn, New York, Aleksandra Rybicki is a “tell it like it is,” big-picture thinker with a competitive drive to win. This perspective, combined with her passion for courtroom litigation, allows her to…

Lisa Marie Kaas

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With steadfast focus on the big picture and ultimate goal, Lisa Marie Kaas defends corporate clients in complex, high-value civil litigation and commercial disputes. Her clients have included U.S. and multinational businesses spanning a broad range…

David I. Schifrin

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David Schifrin is first and foremost a litigator. Adept at synthesizing complex facts and legal argument in support of his clients, David is a loyal and tireless advocate with a proven track record of success. David…

Shannon N. Proctor

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Shannon N. Proctor is a partner at Hollingsworth LLP, where she represents Fortune 500 companies across the country in high-stakes pharmaceutical products liability litigation. She has guided clients through every stage of the litigation process—from developing…

Carter F. Thurman

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With an undergraduate degree in Natural Resources and a master’s in Environmental Science and Engineering, Carter enjoys diving deep into the science behind each case. Driven by a strong work ethic and his attention to detail,…

Ann Marie Duffy

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Ann Marie Duffy is an accomplished trial lawyer who has broad experience in the defense of complex civil litigation. With over twenty years of experience, she has represented companies in some of their most significant cases…

Marchello D. Gray

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In his complex litigation practice, Marchello Gray handles pharmaceutical, medical device, products liability, and toxic tort matters where he represents multiple Global 500 chemical and drug corporations. Bringing a real-world sense to the legal issues and…

Joseph F. Altieri

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Joe Altieri’s distinctive trait of studying people and being in tune to their emotional cues gives the trial teams on which he serves a view into understanding how people think and how best to persuade them…

Brett S. Covington

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Growing up at NATO headquarters, Brett learned quickly how to adapt and work with people from all backgrounds and languages. His unique perspective and communication skills have served his clients well, whether it be winning arguments…

Elyse A. Shimada

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When Elyse Shimada sets a goal, she usually achieves it. A competitive runner and current member of the Capital Area Runners, she has run four marathons and won the Orange County Half-Marathon in 2011. Her competitive…

Eric G. Lasker

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Eric Lasker is prized by clients and colleagues for his ability to quickly get to the heart of complex legal matters. He has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to collect, identify and distill vast amounts of technical…

Stephen A. Klein

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Widely regarded for his creative solutions and winning strategies, Steve Klein is not afraid to take an unorthodox approach to a case where it serves his clients’ interests. With a vision for the big picture and…