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    The Best Lawyers in America© names 14 Nixon Peabody attorneys as “Lawyers of the Year” for 2021

    Aug 20, 2020

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    Boston, MA. The Best Lawyers in America© has recognized 14 Nixon Peabody attorneys as “Lawyers of the Year” in its 2021 edition. These attorneys were selected by their peers for professional excellence in the legal industry.

    In addition, 34 Nixon Peabody attorneys, across 18 practice areas, were named to the inaugural edition of “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.” These awards recognize lawyers who have been in private practice for five to nine years and are based entirely on peer reviews.

    A total of 163 Nixon Peabody attorneys, representing 67 unique practice areas, were recognized as “Best Lawyers” for 2021.

    Nixon Peabody 2021 “Lawyers of the Year” Honorees

    Buffalo

    • Vivian M. Quinn — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants

    Manchester

    • Scott O'Connell — Appellate Practice

    Providence

    • Andrew B. Prescott — Litigation - Labor and Employment
    • Armando E. Batastini — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law   
    • Charles A. Tamuleviz — Criminal Defense: White-Collar   
    • Jeffrey S. Brenner — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
    • Stacie B. Collier — Employment Law - Management

    Rochester, NY

    • Carolyn G. Nussbaum — Corporate Governance Law 
    • Eric Paley — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law  
    • Kevin T. Saunders — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants          
    • Richard A. McGuirk — Bet-the-Company Litigation   
    • Todd R. Shinaman — Labor Law - Management         
    • William F. Weir — Public Finance Law

    San Francisco

    • Charles M. Dyke — Litigation - ERISA

    Nixon Peabody Attorneys on the Inaugural 2021 “Ones to Watch” List

    Albany, NY

    • Erin Huntington — Commercial Litigation

    Boston

    • Bryce J. Helfer — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
    • Lauren Maynard — Commercial Litigation
    • Christopher Queenin — Commercial Litigation
    • Christina Ricotta — Real Estate Law

    Chicago

    • Angelo J. Christopher — Intellectual Property Law
    • Wesley Gangi — Corporate Law
    • Aon S. Hussain — Commercial Litigation
    • Benjamin Rosborough — Intellectual Property Law
    • April E. Schweitzer — Health Care Law

    Long Island

    • Bianca Lewis — Financial Services Regulation Law
    • Christopher J. Moro — Appellate Practice
    • Marissa Muscarella — Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Real Estate Law
    • Michal E. Ovadia — Health Care Law
    • David A. Tauster — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    Los Angeles

    • Harsh P. Parikh — Health Care Law

    Manchester, NH

    • Kierstan Schultz — Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law
    • Michael Strauss — Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar
    • Nathan Warecki — Commercial Litigation, Immigration Law

    New York City

    • Joanna Cohen — Health Care Law
    • Ari Glatt — Real Estate Law
    • Jena M.Grady — Health Care Law

    Providence

    • Meghan L. Hopkins — Health Care Law
    • Aaron F. Nadich — Labor and Employment Law – Management
    • William Wynne — Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation

    Rochester, NY

    • Eric M. Ferrante — Commercial Litigation
    • Isaac Figueras — Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
    • Katarzyna Murphy — Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
    • Terance V. Walsh — Public Finance Law
    • Lauren F. Whiting — Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Trust and Estates

    Washington, DC

    • Shariff Barakat — Project Finance Law
    • Kelly Behr — Real Estate Law
    • Scott M. Dinner — Commercial Litigation
    • Rachel S. Winkler — Immigration Law

    Click here for the complete list of Nixon Peabody attorneys named “Best Lawyers” for 2021.

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    • Anthony Barron

      Partner / Chair, Litigation Department
      • San Francisco
      • Office:415.984.8309
      • abarron@nixonpeabody.com
      Anthony Barron
    • Kimberly Harding

      Partner / Deputy Leader, Litigation Department
      Leader, Labor Relations Team
      • Rochester
      • Office:585.263.1037
      • kharding@nixonpeabody.com
      Kimberly Harding
    • John Ruskusky

      Partner / Practice Group Leader, Complex Disputes / Leader, Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostic Health
      • Chicago
      • Office:312.977.4460
        Mobile:708.606.8720
      • jtruskusky@nixonpeabody.com
      John Ruskusky
    • Jeffrey S. Brenner

      Partner / Practice Group Leader, Construction & Real Estate Litigation
      • Providence
      • Office:401.454.1042
      • jbrenner@nixonpeabody.com
      Jeffrey S. Brenner
    • Daniel J. Hurteau

      Partner / Deputy Practice Group Leader, Complex Disputes
      • Albany
      • Office:518.427.2652
      • dhurteau@nixonpeabody.com
      Daniel J. Hurteau
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