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Kristen Howard

Family and Divorce Law

301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 610, Pasadena, CA 91101

Kristen M. Howard, partner at the firm, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from San Diego State University in 1996 and her Juris Doctor degree from American College of Law in 2000. Before becoming partner, Kristen worked as a law clerk for Carolyn A. Makupson and completed an internship with the Los Angeles District Attorney's office. Kristen has served as a volunteer for the Los Angeles County Bar Pro Bono Domestic Violence Project and as a volunteer for the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law Pro Bono Attorney Panel. She also served as a committee member for the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law Annual Gospel Brunch fundraiser. Kristen is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and Pasadena Bar Association. Kristen resides in Pasadena with her husband, their twins, and their Italian greyhound, Basil and doberman, Bruno.

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Kristi Browne

Civil Litigation

200 W Monroe St #2025, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

I’m Kristi Browne, a Partner at Patterson Law in Chicago. I focus my practice on business litigation, legal and financial professional malpractice, fraud, class actions and employment law, including representing medical residents being unfairly treated by their programs. I really enjoy digging into a complex case, especially when someone else couldn’t figure it out before the client came to us. In one case another attorney had represented the client through a jury trial and lost. I successfully moved for a new trial and won a jury verdict for the full amount claimed. In another case, I tackled the problem of avoiding nationwide discovery in a legal malpractice case regarding patent proceedings. That case also presented some significant hurdles in calculating damages for lost opportunities. In the end, I achieved a $32.2m jury verdict that was upheld by the state appellate and supreme courts. The law plays an important role in protecting the rights of minorities, LGBTQ individuals and people with disabilities, including kids. As both a parent and a minority, these causes are important to me, so I support them with my time and expertise. I’m responsible for Operations and Diversity and Inclusion at Patterson. Because I’m also passionate about helping young lawyers become great attorneys, I act as a mentor both at our firm and around Chicago. Driven by a strong undercurrent of justice, I aspire to deliver the best possible result for clients based on their situation. A “win” often means more than simply winning a judgement. A master of creative thinking, I can weave a successful resolution from even the most complex cases. I have been named an Illinois Leading Lawyer in commercial litigation and one of Chicago’s Notable Women Lawyer’s by Crain’s Chicago Business for 2018.

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Kristian T. Kircher

Kristian T. Kircher

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

8101 34th Ave S suite 340, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Kristian Kircher is a tenacious attorney with a proven track record of success in high-stakes cases. As the founder of BK Law Group, he has assembled a results-driven team that aggressively defends clients facing charges ranging from DWI and drug offenses to firearms violations, sex crimes, and murder. Kristian has secured dismissals, acquittals, and reduced charges in some of the toughest cases across Minnesota. His aggressive defense strategy, combined with sharp legal instincts, has earned him a reputation as a trusted fighter for clients facing serious criminal charges. More than just a skilled advocate, Kristian is a trusted advisor. Clients turn to him not only for legal firepower but also for honest guidance and unwavering support throughout the process.

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Kristie Cohen

Kristie Cohen

Featured Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

100 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

Kristie Cohen graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2006 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Legal Studies. Ms. Cohen was able to complete a double bachelor’s program for both Legal Studies and Psychology, while simultaneously minoring in chemistry and biology. While attending Eastern Michigan University, Ms. Cohen worked for the school’s legal clinic and also participated in an internship at the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office. While attending Barry University Law School, in Orlando, she clerked for the Honorable Dennis Powers in the 52nd District Court in Michigan. There she gained extensive experience by coordinating the Judge’s docket, wrote judicial opinions and assisted the Judge writing Bar Review Articles. Ms. Cohen exclusively focuses on clients accused of criminal law violations. Ms. Cohen has extensive experience handling criminal cases that involve mental health issues and major or violent crimes. Ms. Cohen maintains a strictly controlled caseload so she can give each client and their case the time and attention they need and deserve.

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Kristina “Krisi” Kastl

Personal Injury Law

4144 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75204

Krisi Kastl founded Kastl Law, P.C. to help those with personal injury claims in Texas. For years, Kastl Law has been the lifeline that victimized parties needed to recover maximum compensation for their injuries. Making a difference in the lives of her clients has always been her main goal. Krisi has many years of courtroom experience as a Dallas trial attorney and has covered a wide variety of cases, including catastrophic motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle wrecks, truck wrecks, premises liability, wrongful death, and products liability. Ms. Kastl has earned the respect of her peers and insurance companies and the gratitude of the clients she represents. Krisi is a no-nonsense attorney who is proud to be the voice of the victims against big insurance companies that attempt to use intimidation to unfairly get out of accepting responsibility for their insured?s wrongdoing.

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Kristina Giyaur

Kristina Giyaur

Distinguished Lawyer

Health Care Law

17 State St suite 3230, New York, NY 10004, USA

Passionate about protecting and empowering healthcare professionals, Kristina is a trusted advocate and advisor for providers navigating the complexities of the healthcare industry today. With a deep understanding of both business and regulatory challenges, Kristina offers strategic guidance on corporate operations, compliance, and risk management while also providing dedicated defense to clients facing audits and investigations by governmental or private payors, as well as disciplinary and administrative proceedings. With extensive experience in healthcare transactions, Kristina advises clients on start-ups, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and various other business arrangements involving pharmacies, medical, dental as well as integrative medicine, and aesthetic practices, management service organizations, ambulatory surgical centers, licensed home care agencies, and adult social day care centers as well as long-term care institutions. She successfully represented numerous healthcare professionals and organizations in reimbursement audits and investigations, credentialing and enrollment disputes, and regulatory proceedings initiated by both managed care entities and government payors, as well as state and federal enforcement agencies. A recognized authority in healthcare law, Kristina has negotiated and drafted hundreds of industry-specific agreements, including employment contracts, provider service agreements, management service agreements, and vendor agreements. Her regulatory expertise spans compliance with state and federal laws, including fee-splitting, anti-kickback statutes, self-referral prohibitions, and HIPAA regulations. She frequently advises clients on compliance with the New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector General and Department of Health regulations. Kristina defends clients facing investigations by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Department of Justice and has extensive experience defending healthcare professionals in investigations conducted by the New York State Attorney General’s Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Office of Medicaid Inspector General. Kristina’s advocacy further extends to professional disciplinary proceedings, where she regularly represents physicians and nurse practitioners before the New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct and pharmacists, dentists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals before the New York State Office of Professional Discipline. She is also frequently called upon to provide strategic counsel in medical and dental malpractice cases, insurance reimbursement disputes, and partnership dissolutions. Recognized for her excellence in legal practice, Kristina has been named to the New York Metro Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers and was honored in America’s Most Trusted Lawyers and recognized as an Avvo Top-Rated Lawyer since 2019.

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Kristina K. Green

Medical Malpractice Law

60 W Randolph St 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Kristina K. Green joined the team of trial attorneys at Schwartz Jambois upon admission to the Illinois State Bar in 2011. Since that time, Ms. Green has devoted her career to helping victims of negligence. Ms. Green has successfully resolved numerous personal injury and wrongful death actions in a number of complex fields, including medical malpractice; vaccine injuries; products liability; premises liability; dog bite cases; and accidents involving taxis, automobiles and semi-tractor trailers. Ms. Green has received several awards and recognitions for her contributions to the legal profession from a number of legal organizations and publications, as well as her clients and peers. Ms. Green is also a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Women's Bar Association. The level of skill, care and attention Ms. Green devotes to her clients' cases is what truly sets her apart in this industry and is demonstrated by her clients' satisfaction with the results she obtains on their behalf.

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Kristina Pett

Insurance Law

2101 Corporate NW Blvd, Suite 316, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Kristina B. Pett (Tina) concentrates her litigation practice in the area of life, health and disability insurance, including ERISA and state law breach of contract and bad faith claims. Tina also handles matters involving insurance fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practice claims and agent issues. In addition, Tina has extensive experience in toxic torts, product liability, intellectual property, bankruptcy, and other complex commercial litigation. Moreover, Tina has significant trial, appellate and alternative dispute resolution experience in all of the areas described above and is an AV-rated attorney[1] and has a preeminent 5.0 out of 5 client review rating. Tina is a frequent lecturer and has authored numerous publications on a variety of topics including ERISA, and life, health and disability insurance and Title VII related issues. Ms. Pett is a member of the Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar and a member of the Life, Health & Disability Committee of the Defense Research Institute and served on the DRI’s Women in the Law Publication subcommittee. She has served as a regional editor for The Job Description. Ms. Pett has also been recognized with an Extraordinary Service Award by one of her Fortune 500 clients. Tina is a cum laude graduate of Temple University School of Law. She obtained her Bachelors of Arts degree from the George Washington University. She is a member of the Florida and Pennsylvania Bars and is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Eleventh Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, Western District of Pennsylvania, Northern District of Texas and Western District of Oklahoma. Prior to joining Edison McDowell & Hetherington, Ms. Pett was a founding member of 100% woman-owned firm, Pett Furman. Tina was previously senior counsel in the Labor and Employment Department at Proskauer Rose LLP and a senior associate in the litigation department at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP.

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Kristina Thelen

Family and Divorce Law

1553 E Racine Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA

Kris grew up in the Seattle area. After graduating from the University of Washington in 1988, she attended law school at Marquette Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and obtained a Juris Doctorate in 1991. Kris began practicing law in Lansing, Michigan, but returned back to Wisconsin in 1994 and began growing her family practice. In 1997, she helped form the law firm of Brazil, Thelen & Benske, S.C. When the firm decided to take alternate paths, the law firm of Thelen & Associates, LLC was launched. Kris practices in all of the courts of Southeastern Wisconsin handling all family law matters, including child support, custody, placement and visitation. She also handles cases involving alimony (maintenance), property division, pre-nuptials/ante-nuptial agreements and cohabitation. She has also handled numerous matters before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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Kristine Kubes

Kristine Kubes

Featured Lawyer

Real Estate Law

275 Market Street, Suite 566, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Area of Practice: Construction Law Kristine is a counselor, litigator, mediator in the arena of design and construction. At the core of Kristine’s practice is her value of relationship. She is attentive to the human side of conflict, committed to having her clients come through the dispute process better and stronger than when they started. Kristine is a seasoned construction attorney recognized for her skill in leadership, clear communication, and thinking outside the box. She has demonstrated strength in managing litigation, trying cases, negotiating settlements, handling appeals. Kristine represents architects, engineers, designers, building and road contractors, and their sureties. She defends professional liability and general liability claims. In addition, she secures client’s payment claims via mechanic’s liens and contract claims. A proactive counselor, Kristine assists her clients in managing and minimizing risk by preparing and negotiating contracts, navigating project management and payment issues during contract performance, and evaluating and implementing best practices during the life of the construction and design process. Kristine also mediates construction and design disputes, fueled by a passion for helping people feel heard and understood, breaking down barriers, and finding ways to resolve problems or claims more effectively. Kristine is an AV-rated attorney.

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Kristopher Hill

Criminal Defense Law

17 N. 4th Street, FL 3, Zanesville, OH 43701

Mr. Hill’s practice areas include: criminal law and civil law. He received his B.A. from Denison University and then went on to receive his J.D. from Ohio Northern University College of Law. Mr. Hill is admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions: Ohio Bar; United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio; and United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio. In addition to his Lawyers of Distinction membership, Mr. Hill’s other professional associations incluce: Muskingum County Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; and the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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Kurt Arnold

Kurt Arnold

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

6009 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007

Kurt has won numerous record-setting jury verdicts, including $117 million for the largest single-plaintiff personal injury verdict in Louisiana, $42 million for the largest commercial verdict in Hawaii, $44 million for the largest single amputee verdict nationwide, and $29 million for the largest settlement for an offshore death case in U.S. history. Kurt has recovered billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients including more than one billion in recoveries in the past twelve months alone. Kurt cares deeply about his clients and will not take no for an answer. One of his favorite parts of being a trial lawyer is helping individuals defeat companies that have continued to deny their claims. Kurt turns “no” into victories for his clients every day. His dedication to justice has resulted in record-setting eight and nine-figure jury verdicts, dozens of jury verdicts and settlements in excess of $10 million, hundreds of settlements and verdicts in excess of $1 million, and multiple nationwide product recalls. The National Law Journal has recognized Kurt multiple times for his record-setting jury verdicts. As a result, the National Law Journal named Arnold & Itkin to the top 50 Elite Trial Lawyer list in the country. Kurt has also been named as one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America by Lawdragon.

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Kurt Schultz

Personal Injury Law

843 Penniman Ave, Suite 201, Plymouth, MI 48170

My name is Kurt Schultz, and I am proud to say that I am a personal injury attorney. I take tremendous pleasure in my job because I get to help people. I went to college and law school at Wayne State University. While attending school I lived and worked in Detroit city. I paid for my own education by bartending and waiting tables. Nothing was handed to me. I earned it. And that is how I approach my law practice. I put the time in, work hard and earn it every single day. This area of law has been my passion and primary focus for well over a decade. At the risk of boasting, I have had a more fair amount of success in that time. At one point I had a number of associate attorneys, and endeavored to hire more lawyers, seeking to become a "large law firm." And then I had an Epiphany. When I used to imagine being a lawyer (yes, when I was young I wanted to be a lawyer, not a fireman!), it wasn't the large executive boardroom table, complete with high back leather chairs, filled with a bunch of tailored suits. it was me helping somebody. That is what I imagined. That is why I went to law school. I went to be a lawyer, not a businessman. I helped associates find their own ways/callings. And in a short period of time my passion returned. I could also become more particular about who I represented since I did not have to support and manage a bunch of lawyers!? Schultz in a starwars family photoSee I want to be the person who calls you to discuss what is going on with your case and answer your questions. Not my paralegal, me. I want to come to your house and meet with you if you are unable to come to my office. Not some "associate attorney", private investigator or Runner, paid by the firm, me! I want to go to court on your behalf, sit next to you during depositions and help you accomplish our goals, to see you get the redress you deserve. Not an associate attorney, me. It was that epiphany that proved to me the time-honored adage “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life”. I realized that it was not about how many attorneys I had working, it was quality of the work performed. And its not about how many clients a firm has, it’s about how well the firm does for their clients! Contrary to what many people believe, it is all about integrity. That is why I have chosen to maintain a small law firm. So I can actually be a lawyer and help people, all while maintaining my integrity. The results I achieve for my clients are as good as or better than any “Big Box” firm out there. The vast majority of my current clients were referred to me by my former clients. That fact makes me feel very good. I take pride in that. I take pride in the fact that I have held onto some "blue collar" even though my collar is white these days. I choose to talk with my clients, not down to them. I choose to own American cars, not fancy imports. I take pride in these things. A hard day’s work still means something. Truth be told I cannot guarantee you that I will recover a million dollars for you. Or even a hundred Schultz family posing with Chewbaccathousand! Remember this, if any attorney ever says that, without having spent some hours looking into the matter (determining if there is an insurer involved, investigating the facts and individuals involved, understanding your injuries fully, and at minimum determining insurance policy limits), you will know immediately that you are being lied to. No honest attorney can make such a "guarantee," and any attorney who does is simply telling you what you want to hear in order for you to retain him/her. All I can guarantee is that when you retain my firm, your attorney will know who you are. Just as importantly, you will know your lawyer. That I work for my clients. I mean that literally and figuratively. I will Not only "work hard" for you, but in representing you I quite literally "work for you." Seems like these days many attorneys forget who works for whom. Not me. I also pledge brutal honesty, timely communication and tireless effort.

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Kurt Smith

Kurt Smith

Featured Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

1701 N Green Valley Pkwy suite 8e, Henderson, NV 89074, USA

Kurt Smith is the founder of Smith Legal Group. His practice focuses almost exclusively on Family Law, although he also has experience in commercial litigation, personal injury, insurance law, corporate law, criminal law, estate planning, and bankruptcy. Mr. Smith holds a Juris Doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Mr. Smith also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management Information Systems. Prior to forming Smith Legal Group, Mr. Smith was an associate at a prominent national firm, focusing on civil litigation and insurance law. In addition, Mr. Smith worked as a Project Manager for IBM in its Global Services Division. In this role, Mr. Smith managed information security projects for Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Smith also played an integral role in IBM’s globalization projects and assisted in the deployment of technology solutions in Argentina, Brazil, France, Scotland, and India. Mr. Smith also spent several years working in the insurance industry as an insurance adjuster during which he specialized in on-scene accident investigations and accident reconstruction. Mr. Smith is admitted to practice before the State and Federal Courts of Nevada. He is a member of the American Bar Association and Clark County Bar Association.

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Kurt Thompson

Kurt Thompson

Distinguished Lawyer

Civil Litigation

7601 North Federal Highway, Suite B-100, Boca Raton, FL 33487

Attorney Kurt Thompson, Founder and President of Kurt Thompson Law Group is one of the countries outstanding legal luminaries. His legal skill and keen business acumen have made his legal practice one of the most reputable law firms representing a racially, economically, and ethnically diverse demographic. Attorney Thompson has successfully defended tough cases and recovered millions for his clients. Mr. Thompson has become a distinguished personal injury lawyer within the last decade. He provides quality service to his clientele by operating a law firm known for excellent customer satisfaction, professionalism, and legal competence. His law centers are located in Florida, Texas, Tennessee and Washington’s top cities. Kurt Thompson Law Group represents people injured in car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and many other personal injury accidents. Mr. Thompson and the Kurt Thompson Law Group are dedicated to helping clients win their cases and understand their legal rights, including knowledge of the law and the legal system.

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Kurtis Bronston

Kurtis Bronston

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

302 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Kurtis attended Savannah Law School in Savannah, Georgia. While in law school he interned with the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office and the 3d Infantry Division Judge Advocates General Corps. Following graduation, Kurtis began his legal career with the District Attorney’s Office where he was assigned to a caseload consisting of over 1500 cases comprised primarily of DUI’s and Domestic Violence cases. He was then promoted to a Superior Court Position handling an array of felonies. Kurtis completed his time as a Special Drug Prosecutor assigned to the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team. He assisted with complex investigations and prosecutions of Drug Trafficking Organizations, which involved coordination with federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors from all over the country. During his time with the D.A.’s office, Kurtis provided no-cost legal assistance and guidance to several small business owners, as well as soldiers in the Georgia Army National Guard. He assisted in a number of areas including corporate formation, contract formation and disputes, construction law, last will, and testament drafting, estate planning, and gun trusts. Kurtis has a passion for the law and a passion for helping others, a passion that he brings to every client that he serves. Kurtis is admitted to practice in the State of Georgia

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Kwaku Ofori

Personal Injury Law

11215 Lockwood Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA

Kwaku D. Ofori, Esq., received his Juris Doctor from the University of the District of Columbia School of Law in May 1997. Prior to earning his JD, he received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Finance, Magna Cum Laude from Southeastern University, Washington, D.C. in August 1986. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Finance from Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania in August 1983. Mr. Ofori was admitted to practice law in Maryland and New Jersey in June 2004 and the District of Columbia in February 2007. Attorney Ofori is a member of numerous Bar Associations including American Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, Maryland State Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, Prince George’s County Bar Association and American Inns of Court, Montgomery County. In October of 2005, Ofori Law Firm, LLC was opened as a solo law firm with areas of practice in real estate settlements, civil and commercial litigation, landlord and tenant law, business and corporate and personal injury practice. The firm also practices litigation in the District and Circuit Courts of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, Maryland. Prior to the opening of Ofori Law Firm, LLC. Attorney Ofori was the managing attorney at Fountainhead Title Group (FTG) in the Greenbelt, Maryland Branch between June 2003 and September 2005. He conducted both residential and commercial real estate settlements/closings for properties located in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Additionally, he marketed FTG services to real estate agents, brokers, mortgage loan officers and brokers and financial institutions in the mortgage and real estate industry. After law school, Ofori worked as a law clerk at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Board of Contract of Appeals (HUDBCA) in Washington, D.C. from August 1997 to July 1998. As a law clerk, Ofori drafted decisions and orders for three administrative judges on government contracts, real estate litigation, IRS tax offsets, suspensions and debarments, conducted legal research of statutes, regulations, state and federal laws, legal writing and analysis, resolution of complex legal problems and issues, assisted in preparation of hearings before the Board. Ofori began his real estate law and title insurance career first as a real estate agent with Long and Foster Realtors in the Kensington, Maryland branch in 1986. He later worked in different areas within the real estate industry as a title examiner with then Golden Feather Realty Services, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland; as a Title Insurance Underwriter with Mid-States Title Insurance Company, Inc. in 1999 in Fairfax, Virginia and as a Closer at Associates Relocation Management Company, Inc. in Washington, DC. From 1989 to 1994. In addition to practicing law, Ofori is also a licensed real estate broker in Maryland. He has also served as a volunteer Commissioner with the Landlord/Tenant Affairs Commission in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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Kyle Endicott

Family and Divorce Law

10701 South Western Ave, Suite 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73170

Prior to joining Echols & Associates in March 2016, Kyle managed and operated his own law firm in Stillwater, Oklahoma where he practiced in the areas of family law, probate & estate planning, civil litigation, criminal, real estate, contracts, and personal injury. Kyle also serves as a qualified Guardian Ad Litem for children in domestic litigation cases. Kyle uses his years of experience in private practice to counsel individuals and help navigate through family law probate litigation. Kyle is an outstanding attorney that is a welcomed addition to Echols and Associates.

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Kyle Findley

Personal Injury Law

6009 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007, USA

Kyle Findley plays a lead role in achieving exceptional results on behalf of plaintiffs at Arnold & Itkin. As a licensed attorney in both Texas and Louisiana, Kyle aggressively represents plaintiffs in state and federal courts in the Gulf Coast region and throughout the United States. Kyle's practice primarily focuses on representing plaintiffs in maritime, land contamination, trucking, plant explosions, and catastrophic personal injury cases. He also played a key role in helping Gulf Coast residents recover from the devastating effects of the Deepwater Horizon disaster and BP oil spill. Currently, he is assisting home and business owners throughout Coastal Texas who are facing insurance claims after the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. It was through Kyle's success that he was selected by The National Trial Lawyers to be included as a "Top 40 Under 40" lawyer. This list represents a selection of 40 lawyers under the age of 40 who have a reputation of excellence amongst their peers and have obtained exemplary settlements and verdicts as a trial lawyer. In addition, his success has led to being awarded lifetime memberships into both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum for the numerous verdicts and settlements exceeding one and two million dollars that he has obtained for his clients. Kyle has also been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars? Edition from 2015 to 2019. Kyle is a sixth generation Texan. After graduating high school in Tyler, Kyle attended the University of Texas in Austin, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in government with business foundations, achieving university honors during his tenure. After graduation, Kyle worked for a national commercial real estate firm, representing institutions and high net worth individuals, where he specialized in investment sales. There, he gained invaluable negotiation experience, while also closing one of the largest transactions within his company. Although he enjoyed his success in real estate, he quickly discovered that he would rather use his skills in the courtroom fighting on behalf of those that were wronged by the conduct of others. Determined to make a career in the courtroom, Kyle earned his law degree at South Texas College of Law. During law school, Kyle clerked at Arnold & Itkin and continued on as a lawyer following graduation. Kyle is also an active member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, and the Houston Bar Association.

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Kyle J. Bagen

Kyle J. Bagen

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

6241 NW 23rd St suite 300, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA

Kyle Bagen is an associate attorney with the Bagen Law Firm. As with all the attorneys in the firm, his practice area is limited exclusively to Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, with heavy emphasis on all types of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents. Kyle was born and raised in north central Florida and is a graduate of Buchholz High School in Gainesville. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, and graduated from Barry University School of Law in Orlando. Prior to graduating from law school, Kyle spent several summers working as a law clerk for our firm. He also enjoyed a semester abroad in Spain, studying International Law and traveling throughout Europe. He is a member of The Florida Bar, the Alachua County Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association, the Inns of Court, and the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. Kyle is an avid motorcycle rider and has also had a lifelong interest in athletics, including basketball, football, and golf. He’s a past winner of the 8th Judicial Bar Association Golf Tournament. Kyle is a member of Super Lawyers, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, ATAA (Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys), APITLA (Association of Plaintiffs Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America), and the Florida Justice Association. As an attorney in our Litigation Department, Kyle helps accident victims through all the aspects of litigation, from filing the case in court through the discovery and mediation phases, and through trial, and has several large verdicts to his credit.

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Kyle R. Graves

Distinguished Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

1317 W Foothill Blvd suite 245, Upland, CA 91786, USA

Kyle R. Graves graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance. During Kyle’s time at Cal State Fullerton he focused his education on financial planning. After graduating from Cal State Fullerton Kyle attended Chapman University’s Dale E. Fowler School of Law where he focused his study on Tax Law. Kyle graduated Cum Laude and received C.A.L.I. awards in the subjects of Law Practice Management, Constitutional Law, and Partnership Taxation

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Kyle Tracy

Kyle Tracy

Featured Lawyer

Civil Litigation

225 S Lake Ave #300, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA

Kyle Tracy is an experienced attorney who has successfully litigated against multi-national, multi-billion dollar corporations. Kyle is one of the early pioneers of talcum powder litigation. His case, Winkel v. Colgate-Palmolive, was the first ever jury verdict for a cosmetic talcum powder case. https://verdictsearch.com/verdict/woman-claimed-talcum-powder-exposed-her-to-asbestos-2/. In addition, Kyle also obtained the first ever cosmetic talcum powder settlement with the biggest cosmetic talcum powder defendant in the industry. Kyle has consistently been recognized nationally by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He has taught trial skills for practicing lawyers, coached high school mock trial teams, and volunteered in his community. During law school, Kyle was the recipient of the Board of Governors Award, the Sande Buhai Award, a member of the Dean's List, and was honored by being chosen as the commencement speaker for his graduating class.

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Kyle Weidman

Kyle Weidman

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

7079 University Court, Montgomery, AL 36117

Kyle has devoted his entire practicing career to helping the needs of individuals against insurance companies and business entities. He represents those whom have been injured in motor vehicle accidents, injured on the job, slip and fall, and any personal injury situation. His clients refer to him as a friendly attorney who works on a personal level to make his clients feel comfortable with the process of an injury claim or lawsuit. He has represented thousands successfully and would invite the opportunity to help you or a loved one through their injury claim.

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L. Anthony Lush

Family and Divorce Law

40. N. Main St., Ste. 2160, Dayton, OH 45423

Born in Illinois, Mr. Lush attended Dayton School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1990 and was admitted to the Ohio State Bar later that year. Mr. Lush is a member of many professional associations including the Dayton Bar Association, the State Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers in America. Mr. Lush’s area of practice is Family Law Litigation. Mr. Lush has been a member of Lawyers of Distinction since 2020.

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L. Delton Gunn V

L. Delton Gunn V

Distinguished Lawyer

Civil Litigation

401 E Jackson St suite 3600, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

Lee Gunn practices with the Tampa law firm of Gunn Law Group, P.A., where he primarily prosecutes insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Lee received his law degree from the University of Florida in 1982 and was inducted into the University of Florida Hall of Fame in recognition of his leadership activities. For the first 17 years of his practice, he defended insurance companies, hospitals, manufacturers, and corporations including Coca-Cola Enterprises, Hospital Corporation of America, Enterprise Leasing Company, Walgreen Co., AAA AutoClub South, GEICO, State Farm Fire Insurance Company, Travelers Insurance Companies, and USAA. In 2000, Lee decided to instead represent policyholders and the injured. He now focuses his practice upon the prosecution of cases involving substantial losses throughout Florida. Lee has obtained numerous multimillion-dollar recoveries for his clients. Lee is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar (1990) and the National Board of Trial Advocates (1995). He is AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. He has been further recognized by Super Lawyers®, Best Lawyers in America®,National Law Journal, National Trial Lawyer – Top 100, and Florida Trend’s Legal Elite. Lee is a Trustee for the University of Florida Law Center Association and Hillsborough County Bar Foundation, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocacy (“ABOTA”), the Florida Justice Association (Eagle Centurion), and American Association for Justice.

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L. Joseph Hudack

Estate Planning Law

1250 Corona Pointe Ct suite 402, Corona, CA 92879, USA

Like most young adults, Mr. Hudack left college with big dreams for his life. He went to work, married, and started a family. He worked for Fortune 500 companies, established his own businesses, and developed real estate. In these roles, he developed the skills he still uses to negotiate matters, draft contracts and corporate documents, review agreements, and draft Estate Plan Documents for his clients. Mr. Hudack started his career in real estate, managing transactions for Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Hudack earned his Juris Doctorate from Western State College of Law, graduating magna cum laude. After serving as corporate counsel to community associations, Mr. Hudack transitioned his firm to Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration in 2018. Mr. Hudack understands that no two transactions are the same, so he takes the time to listen to his clients’ needs. Mr. Hudack is a dedicated family man with two grown children and several grandchildren.

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L. Michael Krieger,, Esq., J.D., M.B.A.

Intellectual Property Law

207 Bush Lane, Mahwah NJ, NJ 07430

Area of Practice: Deal Counseling, Mediation, & Facilitation Law and business trained executive with direct experience in negotiating and mediating and structuring complex private and public business arrangements involving multiple jurisdictions, levels of government and private entities. Internationally known as an expert in the waterfront development field. Also, accomplishments in a broad range of multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional public/private areas, including creation, management and disposition of revenue producing and public purpose ventures involving negotiations, business development, marketing, physical development, operations, financial, legal and intergovernmental activities. Significant experience as well in trust and estate planning, administration, and as a fiduciary.

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La'Keshia Parks

La'Keshia Parks

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

7079 University Dr, Montgomery, AL 36117, USA

A successful lawyer is someone who understands and appreciates the needs of their client, can communicate effectively, is knowledgeable of the law, is strategic in application of the law, and always works to achieve the best outcome for their client. My passion for helping people that are often disadvantaged is what drives me as a lawyer. As a lawyer, I have the tools and power to be a voice for the voiceless and I utilize every resource I have to tirelessly advocate for each client. I love to participate in most outdoor activities. I mentor local high school students and I serve as a reading buddy at Nixon Elementary. I also volunteer with Rollin’ to the Polls to register voters and assist with voting rights restoration.

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