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Elan B. Rafael

Elan B. Rafael

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

3604 Eastern Ave suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA

Since 2003, I have worked for thousands of clients against insurance companies who don't want to properly compensate injured people after being hurt in a car accident, or those from slip and falls, dog bites and other things that often leave people in dire situations, and I've protected my clients from over-reaching authorities, police and prosecutors, who seemingly want to put everyone in jail. Whether seeking money or a "not guilty" verdict, everyone deserves the best possible representation. Aside from me having this mindset, in practice it is critical, because I have seen first-hand, over and over, that insurance companies don't care about injured people, and legal authorities often overstretch and abuse their power. I get up every day to make things right. My legal career began working for the Office of the Public Defender, and I was trained by some amazing trial attorneys. As a public defender, I successfully represented thousands of people in all types of criminal cases from DUI to First Degree Murder. Soon after my work with the Public Defender's office, I was hired by a large firm and "thrown into" personal injury work. I got hooked. What insurers do to people is disgusting, and I relished every victory, from helping with a car repair to getting a settlement or verdict often multiples of the insurer's "top and final" lousy pre-trial settlement offer. If you have been injured, or if you are faced with a drinking and driving charge, I will provide aggressive representation. I know what it means to have an insurer demean you, belittle you and treat you as if you were the wrongdoer. I also know that in a criminal or alcohol-related situation, if you are convicted, you could go to jail, have to pay large fines, you could lose your driver's license and maybe then even lose your job. Each of my clients receives personalized, caring and responsive service. I provide cost-effective, experienced and aggressive representation from initial consultation to final resolution of your case.

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Eleazar Kim

Featured Lawyer

Civil Litigation

612 S Broadway, Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Eleazar Kim Eleazar Kim is an experienced trial attorney in both federal and state courts prosecuting cases involving complex tort litigation, product defects, breach of warranty, and consumer fraud, with a focus on representing consumers in Song-Beverly, Magnuson-Moss, and fraud actions against automobile manufacturers. Eleazar has helped secure millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements and takes an active role in representing thousands of clients across mass tort proceedings such as: In Re Ford Motor Co. DPS6 Powershift Transmission Products Liability Litigation, Multi-District Litigation (MDL) No. 2814;Ford Motor Warranty Cases, Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding (JCCP) No. 4856 and 4924;Nissan North America Warranty Cases, JCCP No. 5059.As trial counsel, Eleazar has won all his trials and secured jury verdicts in favor of plaintiffs in federal and state trials and has helped thousands of clients achieve maximum recovery through strategic litigation. Eleazar enjoys taking depositions and is dedicated to protecting and enforcing the rights of his clients.

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Elijah Sargent

Elijah Sargent

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

1001 Windsor Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242, USA

Elijah Sargent is a dedicated criminal defense attorney committed to protecting the rights of the accused. With a deep passion for justice and a relentless approach to defense, he has built a reputation for aggressively advocating for clients facing criminal charges, from minor offenses to the most serious felonies.

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Elinor Leary

Personal Injury Law

100 Pine St, Ste 1250, San Francisco, CA 94111

Elinor Leary is the team leader of the Leary Trial Team which handles complex cases that involve life-altering injuries or death. Elinor has expertise with cases that involve construction and worksite injuries, defective products, dangerous property conditions, negligent security, car and truck collisions, and incidents that involve pedestrians and bicyclists. Elinor has tried cases to verdict as well as reached large settlements in numerous other cases, including cases listed in The Recorder's "Top Settlements" publications. Elinor believes in giving back to the community and devotes time to pro bono service for the San Francisco and Bay Area communities. Her pro bono work was previously recognized with nominations for the State Bar of California President's Pro Bono Service Award and Jack Berman Award of Achievement.

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Elizabeth A. Moore

Elizabeth A. Moore

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

180 N. Stetson Avenue, 5701, Chicago, IL 6061

Elizabeth A. Moore is a Chicago personal injury attorney at Polansky & Cichon, Chtd., with medical malpractice and premises liability also listed among her practice areas. Her office address is 180 North Stetson Avenue, Suite 5701. Before her Illinois bar admission in 2008, Moore had been admitted in Indiana in 2001 and worked as an associate at Bruce P. Clark & Associates from 2001 to 2005. Her education includes a 1998 Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, awarded summa cum laude. In 2001, she received her law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in Valparaiso, Indiana. Both Indiana federal district courts—the Northern and Southern Districts—appear on Moore’s admission record for 2001. Her Seventh Circuit admission followed in 2004. The Illinois federal court entries came later: the Central District in 2009 and the Northern District in 2011. At Polansky & Cichon, Moore is part of a firm representing injured people in Illinois and Indiana. The firm dates its work for plaintiffs in accidental-injury cases to 1983. Its case categories include car accidents, workplace and construction accidents, slip-and-fall accidents and medical injuries; these describe the firm’s practice rather than Moore’s individual caseload. For clients it represents, the firm uses contingency fees, making attorney fees dependent on a recovery of compensation.

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Elizabeth A. Peterson

Personal Injury Law

100 Washington Ave S, ste 2200, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Area of Practice: Personal Injury, Defective Drugs and Medical Devices Elizabeth practices primarily in the firm’s products liability group. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Peterson practiced as a litigator with a firm in Minneapolis, MN representing individuals who were injured as a result of defective drug or faulty medical devices. She has experience in mass tort litigation, complex litigation and trial work. Elizabeth’s hands-on approach to the law, backed by her personal attention to detail, have allowed her to excel in complex litigation.

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Elizabeth A. Shine

Elizabeth A. Shine

Featured Lawyer

Tax Law

3318 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805, USA

Elizabeth Ann Shine is an experienced municipal attorney who received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Western Illinois University and her Juris Doctorate from Northern Illinois University College of Law. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She is a member of the Home Rule Attorney’s Committee of the Illinois Municipal League, the Illinois Local Government Lawyers Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. Liz served in the Municipal Prosecutions Division with the City of Chicago’s Department of Law, and with the office of a commissioner of the Cook County Board of Review. Her responsibilities with the Board of Review included representing the Board at appeal hearings and settlement conferences, as well as before the State Property Tax Appeal Board. Liz devotes her practice to municipal, township, and property tax law. She counsels our municipal clients on a variety of matters such as property tax issues, land use and zoning, economic development, intergovernmental agreements, annexation and contracts as well as the drafting of resolutions, ordinances, agreements and policies. She also maintains an active practice before the Assessor’s Office, Board of Review and Property Tax Appeal Board. Liz is also a certified hearing officer. In 2016, Liz was named by the Law Bulletin as one of the Forty Illinois Attorneys under 40 to Watch. A very distinguished honor, Liz was chosen as one of the 40 up and coming attorneys out of over 1,300 nominees.

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Elizabeth Cabraser

Civil Litigation

275 Battery Street, Suite 2900, San Francisco, CA 94111

Area of Practice: Complex Civil Litigation Under Elizabeth Cabraser’s leadership, Lieff Cabraser has become one of the country’s largest law firms serving clients seeking redress for financial and consumer fraud, anti-competitive practices, harmful drugs and products, and illegal employment practices. For four decades, Elizabeth has made sure that our firm remains dedicated to its clients and its core values. Possessing unparalleled expertise in complex civil litigation, Elizabeth has served as court-appointed lead, co-lead, or class counsel in scores of federal multi-district and state coordinated proceedings. These cases include multi-state tobacco, the Exxon Valdez disaster, Breast Implants, Fen-Phen (Diet Drugs), Vioxx, Toyota sudden acceleration, numerous securities/investment fraud cases, and Holocaust litigation. Today, Elizabeth serves in court-appointed leadership positions in several of the nation’s highest profile civil cases, including serving as Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead Counsel in the GM ignition switch defect litigation, as Plaintiffs’ Lead Counsel in the Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” and Fiat Chrysler Ecodiesel Emissions MDLs. She is currently immersed in nationwide Opioids litigation. In January 2018, she was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee and Settlement Negotiating Committee in the National Prescription Opiates MDL, and earlier this year was appointed Plaintiffs’ Lead Counsel in the McKinsey & Co. National Prescription Opiate MDL.

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Elizabeth Cordoba

Immigration Law

139 Post Ave, Westbury, NY 11590

Elizabeth Cordoba is an immigration attorney with Cordoba Law Group in Westbury, New York. Deportation cases, asylum, petitions, waivers and citizenship are among the matters named on her Spanish-language professional page. She speaks both Spanish and English. Her Super Lawyers profile also lists family law as a practice area. Cordoba graduated from the City University of New York School of Law in 2011 and has held a New York law license since 2012. Her Westbury office occupies the first floor at 139 Post Avenue. Cordoba Law Group lists that address as its Long Island location and has a Queens office at 93-20A Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights. The firm's published immigration services cover family and employment matters. Marriage-based green cards, fiancé visas and sponsorship are part of its family immigration offerings; work visas and employer-sponsored petitions appear in its employment practice. For businesses, the firm also lists assistance with I-9 compliance and immigration policies. Its business and investor visa services address entrepreneurs, investors and corporations, with E-2, L-1 and EB-5 visas specifically named on its website. Other services described by Cordoba Law Group concern people facing removal proceedings or seeking humanitarian relief. The firm lists both deportation defense and asylum representation in that part of its practice. It also assists lawful permanent residents with naturalization, a separate service described under citizenship on the firm's website.

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Elizabeth Kaleva

Labor Law

1821 South Ave W., Suite 501, Missoula, MT 59801

Elizabeth A. Kaleva was raised in Missoula, Montana. Elizabeth She received her Bachelor’s Degree in History from Boston College in 1991 and then went on to receive her J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 1995. Elizabeth is admitted to practice in all Montana courts, the United States District Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Elizabeth serves as counsel for school districts in all areas of employment and school law. Her specific practice areas include: contract negotiations, employee misconduct and discipline, student misconduct and discipline, special education and federal programs, and Board of Trustees practice and procedure. In addition, she also provides litigation defense to school districts and their employees in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and administrative agencies relating to all aspects of school district operations

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Elizabeth L. Tangredi

Elizabeth L. Tangredi

Distinguished Lawyer

Medical Malpractice Law

202 Mamaroneck Ave suite 500, White Plains, NY 10601, USA

Elizabeth L. Tangredi has an extensive knowledge of medical liability issues and represents our clients in complex medical malpractice actions as well as in all areas of nursing home, personal injury and education law. Elizabeth began her career at Peter E. Tangredi, Esq. as an Associate where she represented both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and medical malpractice actions and became managing attorney. Having knowledge of both sides of practice in these areas of law has allowed her to have a full understanding of the liability issues in an action. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Arts in History from Pace University in 1991 and her Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law in 1994 and is admitted to both the New York State and Connecticut Bars. Elizabeth is a member of the Board of Directors for the Westchester County Columbian Lawyers Association, is a member of the New York State Bar Association and is on the Boards of several not-for-profit groups and engages in volunteer work helping provide food and assistance to others in need within Westchester County.

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Elizabeth Murphy

Personal Injury Law

900 S. Main St., Lillington, NC 27546

Elizabeth Murphy attended Campbell University School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctor degree. Shortly thereafter, Ms. Murphy was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar as well as the United States District Court Eastern District of North Carolina in 2006. Ms. Murphy’s areas of practice include Worker’s Compensation, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Personal Injury, Wills & Power of Attorney, Estate Administration. Ms. Murphy is also affiliated with North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the Harnett County Bar Association, the 11A Judicial District Bar and the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys. Ms. Murphy has been a member of Lawyers of Distinction since 2020.

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Elizabeth Powers

Intellectual Property Law

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

Elizabeth E. Powers is a solo intellectual property attorney practicing in Carmel, CA, at Powers Law Firm. With over 25 years of experience with trademarks, patents, and licensing/transactions, she has worked extensively with start-up technology companies in formulating IP strategies, obtaining and licensing IP rights, and conducting due diligence. Ms. Powers is a published author on IP strategy. She taught IP strategy courses at Santa Clara University School of Law, and was a Professor of Practice at the Leavey School of Business, where she taught IP and business law courses to MBA, MA, and undergraduate students. She frequently lectures on IP and U.S. law matters both domestically and internationally. Ms. Powers work experience ranges from small IP firms, to large multi-national law firms, as well as in-house counsel at Bayer Corp. and general counsel at a start-up technology company. Her B.S., JD/MBA, and M.A. are from Santa Clara University, and she has an LL.M.

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Elizabeth Sullivan

Workers Compensation Law

1718 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 660, Atlanta, GA 30309

Elizabeth Sullivan, originally from Stone Mountain, GA, began her career as a workers’ compensation lawyer with the desire to provide a voice for individuals in need. She aims to stand up for her clients in every case and guide them through intimidating legal processes. Elizabeth cites her devotion to personalized client representation as her main reason for joining our team of talented attorneys at The Law Offices of Nathaniel F. Hansford, LLC. Elizabeth previously handled workers’ compensation cases for a defense firm, which helps her provide valuable insight into how employers and insurers think. Before earning her law degree from Georgia State University’s College of Law, Elizabeth studied criminal justice, speech communication, and Spanish at the University of Georgia. She is a fan of UGA football and basketball, and Atlanta United soccer. Elizabeth also loves traveling with her husband, as well as playing with her rescue dog.

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Elizabeth Thornsbury

Insurance Law

201 West Short Street, Suite 800, Lexington, KY 40507

Elizabeth Thornsbury is a Partner at the firm Mehr Fairbanks Trial Lawyers in Lexington, Kentucky. She has practiced law with Mehr Fairbanks since 2014. She focuses on employee benefit claims for short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, litigation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA"), and general insurance claims. She is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the United States District Courts for the Eastern & Western Districts of Kentucky, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Middle School Education, and then attended the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. She has been an active member of programs focused on helping the youth of the country, and has served as a member of the Fayette County Citizen Foster Care Review Board. Elizabeth also devotes time to volunteer at the Fayette County Legal Help Cent

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Elizabeth W. Burden

Elizabeth W. Burden

Featured Lawyer

Immigration Law

2123 S Atlanta Pl Ste 150, Tulsa, OK 74114-1779

Elizabeth W. Burden, Esq. is a passionate advocate who enjoys helping people and businesses navigate the complex world of immigration law in order to fulfill their dreams. With a longstanding commitment to individuals, educators, families, and businesses, her career spans private practice, international business, higher education, and corporate legal environments. From her work with Refugee Legal Services in Dublin, Ireland, to serving as General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources for a global environmental and manufacturing company, Elizabeth is uniquely qualified to provide you, your family, or your business with thoughtful, creative solutions for today’s challenging immigration landscape. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Price College of Business, and the University of Tulsa College of Law, she has been a licensed attorney since 2010. She is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, dogs, and horses. She also volunteers for CASA, Scouting America, and serves on the Board of Directors for Pause4Paws and Youth Services of Tulsa.

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Elizaveta Samorukova

Distinguished Lawyer

Immigration Law

2901 Sterling Rd., Suite 300, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

Elizaveta Samorukova is a business immigration attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, affiliated with Samorukova & Shabetayev, P.A. The firm identifies her as its president, founder and lead attorney, with her leadership dating to 2007. She was admitted to the Florida Bar on April 27, 2005, and its directory lists her as a member in good standing eligible to practice in Florida. Samorukova earned her Juris Doctor and a certificate of specialization in international law from Stetson University College of Law in 2004. That year, she also received an MBA from Stetson University. Her earlier education includes a 2001 bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a minor in international business, from the University of Central Florida. The Florida Bar profile lists Russian and Ukrainian among her languages. Her professional activities include immigration education outside her law office. Her firm biography describes business immigration seminars beginning in 2015 for investors considering visas or permanent residence through the purchase of an existing American business. It also records international immigration seminars beginning in 2018 and educational lectures for audiences in the United States, Ukraine, Russia and China. In 2021, Samorukova coauthored HOW TO MOVE TO LIVE IN THE USA with business broker Nikolai Safonov. The book addresses immigration pathways and the business immigration process. Her firm biography also records charity seminars and free assistance in 2022 for Ukrainians displaced or affected by military operations in Ukraine.

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Ellen Babb

Ellen Babb

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

1257 Midvale Ave, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

Ellen Hoke Babb was born in Greenville, South Carolina. A second generation attorney, Ms. Babb understands clients’ need compassionate results driven attorneys representing them. Ms. Babb studied at East China Normal University in Shanghai, China. She graduated with honors from Mercer Law School with an Advanced Legal Research, Drafting and Writing Certificate. While attending Mercer, she was on the American Bar Association Negotiation Team. Ms. Babb completed her undergraduate degree at Furman University. While a student at Furman, Ms. Babb presented a paper on The Effects of Signs on Pro-social Behavior to the Carolinas Conference/National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Ms. Babb is a Certified Family Court Mediator and Private Guardian ad Litem. She successfully litigates cases in Civil and Family Court.

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Elliot Liss

Elliot Liss

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

702 King Farm Boulevard, 155, Rockville, MD 20850

Elliot began his career developing relationships and providing solutions for bank and non-bank lenders in connection with their nationwide and regional lending platforms. Elliot is considered a pioneer in the industry as he created one of the first nationwide title and escrow companies with brick and mortar locations in multistate environments. Trustworthy, reliable, and forward-thinking are a few of the characteristics which have shaped Elliot’s career as a settlement services executive. Seeing a need and an opportunity to provide full services to his clients, Elliot established Validata Lender Services, LLC (VLS) as a national appraisal management company. VLS services regional and national bank and non-bank lenders in support of their entire appraisal platforms with seamless electronic integration achieving appropriate appraisal compliance. In 2014, Elliot co-founded Title Connect, the first cooperative format based title organization connecting large scale title organizations. Title Connect is a revolutionary industry leader bringing together former competitors to collaborate resources to further client services and solutions. Founding organizations of Title Connect include Monarch Title, Capitol Title and Closeline Settlements which is licensed to operate in 44 states through various company-owned subsidiaries. Elliot is an attorney and member of the Maryland and District of Columbia Bars. He is a cum laude graduate of the American University’s Washington College of Law and has a bachelor of science in finance from the University of Maryland at College Park. Elliot has been an active member of Young Presidents Organizations since 2003 and lives with his wife of 22 years, Sandy and four children in Potomac, Maryland.

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Elmira Tofanyan-Supikyan

Real Estate Law

15303 Ventura Blvd #1400, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, USA

Elmira Tofanyan is an associate attorney with a focus on real estate and general liability matters at Kulik, Gottesman, Siegel, & Ware, LLP. With a deep understanding of the complexities of these fields, Elmira is committed to providing exceptional legal representation to clients facing disputes in these areas. After earning her Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern Law School through its accelerated two-year program, Elmira was admitted to practice law in California. At Southwestern, she was a finalist in the Negotiation Honors Program’s Intramural Competition, and a recipient of the Wildman/Schumacher Scholarship Award as well as the Public Service Distinction Award. Prior to law school, Elmira completed her Bachelor of Arts degrees in both, Philosophy and Political Science at UC Irvine. As a first-generation attorney, she understands the importance of hard work and determination in achieving success, and approaches each case with diligence and tenacity, working closely with clients to develop effective strategies tailored to their unique needs and objectives. Prior to joining KGSW, Elmira practiced law at a boutique litigation firm with a focus on Employment and Labor Law. She successfully argued for the dismissal of the representative PAGA claims brought against her client, at a time when courts were customarily staying cases pending the California Supreme Court’s ruling on Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. In addition to her legal practice, Elmira is actively involved in the legal community and maintains memberships in professional associations such as the Armenian Women’s Bar Association. She stays abreast of the latest developments in civil litigation to ensure that her clients receive the most up-to-date and effective legal representation.

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Elsa Ayoub

Elsa Ayoub

Distinguished Lawyer

Immigration Law

230 Park Avenue, 3rd Fl West, New York, NY 10169-0005

I work with leaders of healthcare organizations and their foreign national employees in all phases of the immigration process, helping multinational corporations and providers find the best short and long-term visa strategies for their specific needs. My team and I are committed to delivering personalized and effective representation to every client. Our mission is to help our clients achieve their immigration goals quickly and ethically while keeping them informed throughout the process. We are the law firm healthcare leaders come to when other law firms can’t or won’t help. With creativity, resourcefulness, and dedication, we devise effective solutions tailored to your unique needs.

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Ely R. Levy

Ely R. Levy

Distinguished Lawyer

Civil Litigation

3230 Stirling Rd suite 1, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA

Mr. Levy is a trial lawyer that represents clients in commercial and business litigation with an emphasis on disputes relating to contracts, business and real estate transactions, fraud, and business torts. Additionally, Mr. Levy represents consumers in class actions and multi?district litigation arising out of deceptive and unfair business practices, defective and dangerous products, insurance coverage denials, and unlawful overcharges. He earned his B.A. from New York University, his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law, magna cum laude, where he served as editor?in?chief of the Hofstra Law Review. He authored several articles that are published in various law reviews. Prior to founding Levy & Partners he was with an international law firm in New York City.

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Emanuel Mouganis

Family and Divorce Law

62 Main St suite 301, Brockport, NY 14420, USA

Emanuel N. Mouganis was born and raised in Brockport, New York and has a strong reputation for providing quality legal services in Western New York. Emanuel N. Mouganis holds a Juris Doctor (JD) and has also received an advanced Masters of Law degree (LLM) from SUNY Buffalo Law School. While in both law and graduate law school, Emanuel N. Mouganis was elected to the Student Bar Association. Prior to forming his own firm, Emanuel N. Mouganis served as a Judicial Law clerk in State Court and has also worked for the State and United States Attorney’s Office. Emanuel N. Mouganis is admitted to practice law in New York, Florida, the United States District Court and has tried and settled numerous criminal and civil cases in both the trial and appellate divisions for his clients. Serving the Greater Rochester Area of New York, including the communities of Albion, Batavia, Barre, Bergen, Brighton, Brockport, Byron, Canandaigua, N. Chili, Clarendon, Clarkson, East Rochester, Fairport, Gains, Gates, Greece, Hamlin, Henrietta, Honeoye Falls, Irondequoit, Kendall, Mendon, Murray, Ogden, Parma, Penfield, Perinton, Pittsford, Riga, Rush, Rochester, Stafford, Sweden, Webster, Wheatland, Monroe County, Orleans County, Genesee County, Ontario County, Wayne County, Livingston County, Wyoming County, and Erie County.

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Emil M. Spadafore

Distinguished Lawyer

General Practice Law

935 Market Street, Meadville, PA 16335

Emil M. Spadafore is an attorney with Spadafore Prather Janes in Meadville, Pennsylvania, whose county bar listing identifies real estate and estate planning and probate as his practice areas. His firm biography places the start of his practice in 1976 and also names personal injury, commercial transactions, real estate development, municipal law, and school law. Raised in Monessen, Pennsylvania, Spadafore earned his B.A. at the University of Pittsburgh in 1971. His legal education included a junior law clerk internship with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1973 to 1975, followed by a law degree from Duquesne University in 1976. Spadafore was Crawford Central School District’s solicitor from 1989 to 2003. He has held that role for multiple municipal authorities as well. At the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, he taught law as an adjunct instructor and chaired the advisory board; his service to the university spanned 19 years. Meadville is also where Spadafore and his wife, Kathleen, raised their four children: Elizabeth, Rebecca, Rachel, and Joseph. Outside his legal career, he has performed in and supported local community theater. His community involvement has also included volunteering for service organizations and serving on nonprofit boards. The firm’s Meadville office is in the Meridian Building at 935 Market Street.

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Emilio Parker

Criminal Defense Law

The Ordway Building, 1 Kaiser Plaza, Suite 2300, Oakland, CA 94612

Emilio Parker is an immigration and criminal law attorney with Beles & Beles in Oakland, California. He joined the firm in 2012, and the State Bar of California lists his license as active. His firm profile identifies him as a certified specialist in immigration and naturalization law through the State Bar’s Board of Specialization. Parker represents people in immigration court in asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status and bond proceedings. His work also includes family petitions, U-visas, citizenship matters and motions to reopen, reconsider or terminate proceedings. On the criminal side of his practice, he works to reduce charges and vacate convictions that carry immigration consequences. He also files federal habeas corpus petitions seeking release from ICE detention. His appellate work has included challenges to immigration judges’ decisions before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Before joining Beles & Beles, Parker practiced employment and immigration law at La Raza Centro Legal in San Francisco, where he began his legal career after his California admission in 2011. He graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2010 and worked at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office while studying law. His undergraduate studies at Wesleyan University were in economics and Spanish literature. Born in La Plata, Argentina, and raised in Berkeley, Parker is fluent in English and Spanish. His Oakland office is in the Ordway Building at 1 Kaiser Plaza, Suite 2300.

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Emily Benight

Emily Benight

Featured Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

1730 S. College Avenue, #202, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Emily Benight, a proud Wyoming native, has a remarkable educational background. She completed her B.S. in Finance, with a focus on Real Estate, and a minor in International Business at the University of Wyoming. Following this, Emily pursued her J.D. and master's in public administration from the same university in 2013. During her time in law school, she served as the director of the Prosecution Clinic, where she had the rare opportunity to successfully argue cases before the Wyoming Supreme Court. Emily is admitted to practice law in various jurisdictions, including Colorado (state and federal courts), Wyoming (state and federal courts), Nebraska (state courts), Oregon (state courts), and Washington (state courts). Emily actively participates in multiple trial lawyers' associations, such as the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association, Washington State Association for Justice, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, and The Trial Lawyer's College. In July 2017, she graduated from The Trial Lawyer's College and was elected by her peers to serve on the F-Warrior Board, which is the alumni association of The Trial Lawyer's College, as a class representative. Emily has held various leadership positions within the F-Warrior Board since 2019, including serving as the president-elect from 2019 to 2021 and currently serving as the President from 2021 to 2023. Emily's exceptional legal skills have earned her recognition from prestigious organizations. The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys named her one of the "10 Best Attorneys" in Colorado in 2017 and "10 Best Female Attorneys" in Colorado in 2020. Additionally, the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys ranked her in the "Top 10 under 40" in both 2017 and 2018. In her practice, Emily focuses on advocating for individuals who have suffered serious injuries in motor vehicle crashes, motorcycle crashes (she carries an MC endorsement), and trucking crashes. Outside of work, she enjoys the splendid weather of Colorado and cherishes quality time with her family.

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Emily Brenner

Emily Brenner

Featured Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

555 Sun Valley Drive, N-4, Atlanta, GA 30329

Emily Brenner is the founder of the Brenner Law Group. She brings over 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer, family lawyer, mediator, negotiator, and nationally-certified psychologist to every aspect of our exclusive divorce and family law practice.

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Emily Hawk Mills

Civil Litigation

153 S. 9th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901

Tenacious, bold, and passionate, Emily Hawk Mills puts her unwavering work ethic to use for her clients and her community. A tireless advocate for victims of crime, personal injury, trucking and automobile accidents, and other injustices, Ms. Mills has secured justice for hundreds of clients. Emily is also an advocate for children whose parents refuse to pay child support and has assisted many families through the challenges of divorce. As the daughter of a teacher, Emily Mills has worked tirelessly for the rights of educators. Emily received her law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1999, and while there, served as a student editor of the Alabama Law and Psychology Review, was inducted into Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society and was a member of the Student Bar Association. As an undergraduate at Jacksonville State University, she served as student government president, president of her sorority and was named Young Women of the Year in Calhoun County. She is a member of the Etowah County Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association, Alabama Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. She serves on various committees related to the legal profession. She is a member of the Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice and a board member for the National College of Advocacy. Emily’s community service has included board of directors’ work with YMCA Alabama State Youth and Government, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, YMCA of the Coosa Valley, Rose Haven Center for Domestic Violence, Mental Health Association, Etowah County United Way and others. Ms. Mills is currently serving as a board member for the CED Mental Health Center for Etowah, Dekalb and Cherokee Counties. The Board of Directors of the American Bar Foundation has invited Emily Hawk Mills to become a Fellow of the ABF. This is an honorary society of lawyers and jurists and limited to the top one percent of lawyers admitted to practice in the United States and its territories and to a limited number of lawyers in jurisdictions outside the U.S. Recognized as the premier institute in the United States, the ABF conducts cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, empirical research that addresses critical questions at the intersection of law and society. Emily will tell you her greatest achievement is her family: her husband, son, and two chosen daughters.

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Emily Leininger

Family and Divorce Law

1550 W McEwen Dr, Franklin, TN 37067, USA

Emily Moore Leininger practices primarily in the areas of Divorce, Family Law, and Juvenile Law. She handles cases of divorce, child custody and visitation disputes, child support, adoption, paternity and legitimation, juvenile criminal matters, and other complex family law matters. She is actively involved in the Williamson County Bar Association, having been appointed to be the Law Day and Career Fair Chair. She is also an active member of the Harry Phillips American Inn of Court, an exclusive organization comprised of the best lawyers and judges in Williamson County, which is committed to promoting the goals of legal excellence, civility, professionalism, and ethics. Emily is also a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the Nashville Bar Association. Emily practices primarily in the Greater Nashville area, including Williamson, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Maury, Wilson, Hickman, and Marshall Counties. Emily is licensed to practice law in all of the state trial courts in Tennessee, as well as the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Tennessee.

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Criminal Defense Law

3522 Deer Park Drive, Suite B, Stockton, CA 95219

Emily M. Chrim is a Stockton, California, attorney whose practice covers criminal defense, immigration and personal injury. She opened The Law Office of Emily M. Chrim in 2015 and runs it as a sole proprietor. California State Bar records list her under her full name, Emily Michelle Chrim, with an active license and a Stockton office on Deer Park Drive. Before entering law, Chrim studied and worked in criminal justice. Her first degree was an A.A. from Florida Metropolitan University, awarded in 2005. She later moved to California, spent several years working in the criminal justice field and returned to school. Humphreys College followed, with graduation in 2010; she earned her J.D. at Laurence Drivon School of Law in 2014. During law school, Chrim held two student leadership positions: Student Bar Association president and executive board member of Delta Theta Phi. Her California bar admission dates to December 18, 2014. The following year brought admission to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, according to her firm biography. Immigration law has also been a subject of her conference speaking. Her biography lists ties to the San Joaquin County Bar Association and its Women Lawyers Section, with county bar membership dating to 2014. It also lists memberships beginning in 2020 in the National Lawyers Guild and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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Emily P. Kahn

Emily P. Kahn

Featured Lawyer

Wills and Trust Law

1133 Westchester Ave suite s 321, White Plains, NY 10604, USA

Emily P. Kahn is a Partner at Walsh & Amicucci LLP, practicing exclusively in the areas of Estate and Tax Planning, Probate and Administration of Estates, Trust Administration and Modification, Fiduciary Representation and Accounting, Special Needs Planning and Guardianships. She frequently advises injured and disabled claimants and their families receiving benefits through New York State Retirement Systems and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Ms. Kahn serves on the Executive Committee of the Trusts and Estates Section of the Westchester County Bar Association and on the Executive Committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association. She serves as pro bono counsel to Legal Services of the Hudson Valley and to a variety of individuals in Surrogate’s Court proceedings as Guardian ad Litem. She sits on the Board of Directors of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association Foundation, Inc. and lectures for bar associations, wealth management firms and municipal associations in the New York City area. Ms. Kahn is a past Chair of the New Lawyers Section and continues her work with the judiciary to organize continuing legal education courses, pro bono opportunities and social events for young professionals. Ms. Kahn is a recipient of the 2018 Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Pro Bono Award for her mentorship in Trusts and Estates and the 2016 Westchester County Bar Association New Lawyers Leadership Award for leadership and service in the community. She was selected to the Super Lawyers New York Metro Rising Star list in 2019, 2020 and 2021 and named as a Rising Star in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America published by Westchester Magazine. Prior to being named Partner, Ms. Kahn worked at Walsh & Amicucci LLP as a Law Clerk for two years and as an Associate for eight years. She holds a B.A. from New York University and a J.D. from the Elizabeth Haub School of Law and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.

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Family and Divorce Law

9100 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 725E, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Emily E. Rubenstein practices divorce and family law in Beverly Hills, California, where she is the founding attorney of Emily Rubenstein Law. Her cases range from amicable divorces to contested family matters, with work at both the negotiating table and in litigation. On the financial side of those cases, she brings in appraisers, forensic accountants and other financial professionals to help identify assets and income, determine their characterization and protect them. Her California bar admission dates to March 13, 2014. The State Bar lists her license as active and her office at Emily Rubenstein Law PC on Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Rubenstein completed her undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University in 2009, earning a B.A. magna cum laude. Her J.D. followed in 2013; the firm lists the law school as University of California Law San Francisco. Bar association service is also part of her professional background. In 2016, she was co-president of the LGBTQ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. Her firm biography records service on two Los Angeles County Bar Association committees in 2020: Judicial Appointments and Access to Justice. It also lists membership in the county bar association and the State Bar of California. A Los Angeles native, Rubenstein spends time away from work reading, enjoying music, following sports and exploring California’s mountains and coast.

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Emily Rubin

Emily Rubin

Featured Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

777 Third Avenue, 32nd floor, New York, NY 10017

Emily has practiced civil litigation and family and matrimonial law since 1998. She received a Master of Business Administration degree, conferred with distinction, from Adelphi University in 1989. Thereafter, Emily worked in public relations and artist management in the music industry. She was an Articles Editor from 1996-1997 for the Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law while attending the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University. In 1998, Emily was admitted to the State Bars of New York and New Jersey and, in 1999, to the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Emily has worked in the offices of several prominent New York City matrimonial attorneys before joining Garr Silpe, P.C. in 2010. Emily resides in Westchester County with her husband and children. She plays tennis and volunteers for local political causes and the Humane Society of Westchester.

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Emma Robison

Emma Robison

Distinguished Lawyer

Lemon Law

181 Andrien Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USA

Emma Robison is a Buffalo native who graduated from Loyola University in Maryland and went on to study at Villanova University School of Law. She graduated in 2011 and upon passing the PA and NJ bars she accepted a position practicing worker's compensation and social security disability. She then moved on to the field of lemon law and worked in this area for just shy of five years before starting her own firm - the Robison Lemon Law Group. The firm has since grown and practices in 9 different states with thousands of consumers served. Emma's practice is based out of PA where she lives with her husband and three children. She is barred in the following states: PA, NJ, NY, MD, OH, GA, IL, CO, DC and ME.

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Emmanuel Miguelez

Estate Planning Law

220 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA

Emmanuel Miguelez is an estate planning, probate, guardianship law and personal injury attorney who works with individuals and families in the greater Miami area. No stranger to the courtroom, Mr. Miguelez relies on significant litigation experience to provide insightful, detailed and personalized advice in all areas of his practice. Clients trust his deep knowledge of the law and appreciate his caring and tireless approach to addressing their legal needs. Mr. Miguelez focuses on seeing the issues from his clients point of view, and he seeks to address each clients needs as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

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Enio Zeppieri

Distinguished Lawyer

Civil Litigation

851 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario L7G 0N2

Enio Zeppieri is the founder and managing lawyer of Zeppieri & Associates in Toronto, with an office at 851 Wilson Avenue. He studied history and geography before entering law: his honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto was a double major in those subjects. A Bachelor of Laws from Queen’s University followed, along with admission to the Ontario Bar. His firm profile lists English and Italian as languages in which he is bilingual, and French as a language in which he is proficient. Court appearances and tribunal proceedings feature in Zeppieri’s professional background. He has prepared materials and appeared before the Federal Court of Canada, as well as Ontario’s Court of Appeal and Divisional Court. His biography also records appearances in civil, small claims, family, criminal and provincial offences proceedings in Ontario courts. His work before administrative bodies has included the Landlord & Tenant Board and the Licence Appeal Tribunal. The same biography names the Human Rights Tribunal, Assessment Review Board and Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada among the bodies before which he has appeared. It also lists the Social Security Tribunal of Canada, including CPP and CPP-disability matters, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal. Zeppieri’s firm lists civil litigation, family law, real estate and property, wills, estates and trusts, corporate and commercial matters, and landlord-tenant matters among its practice areas.

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