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Jo-Anna  Nieves
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Jo-Anna Nieves
(510) 879-7549 160 Franklin St. Ste. 210
Oakland, CA 94607
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Criminal, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Florida State University College of Law
The Nieves Law Firm founder Jo-Anna Nieves takes the "criminal" out of criminal defense, and her results speak for themselves. Jo-Anna has been recognized by multiple awards agencies for her exemplary legal work, having been named the Best Criminal Defense Attorney and the Best DUI Lawyer in Oakland by Expertise.com in 2023, as well as being recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for the past 7 years. Oakland Magazine also named her a Top 5 Attorney in their annual "Best of Oakland" awards. Her award-winning legal work extends beyond the criminal defense realm as Jo-Anna has been cited in multiple...
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Joseph Thomas Joseph Jr
Cleveland, OH Lawyer
(216) 522-1600 55 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 44113
Business, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Joseph T. Joseph, Jr. is the founder and principal personal injury attorney for Joseph Law Group in Cleveland, Ohio. His legal experience focuses on litigating and successfully negotiating settlements for those affected by a personal injury or wrongful death. Joe has earned thousands of victories for personal injury victims throughout his career. He is also well-versed in appellate court, including involvement in a major insurance coverage victory decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio. He is authorized to practice law in Ohio and the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio and recently admitted to practice...
Joe Alan Joseph
Birmingham, AL Attorney
(205) 251-3000 420 20th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Bankruptcy and Business
Joseph Mark Joseph
Hermitage, PA Attorney
(724) 981-7333 409 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
Business, Divorce and Family
Jo A Pollock
Auburn, CA Attorney with 36 years of experience
(530) 906-2123 2945 Bell Rd
112
Auburn, CA 95603
University of California - Santa Barbara
Joseph ( Joe ) O'Connor
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Joseph ( Joe ) O'Connor
Newport Beach, CA Attorney with 22 years of experience
(949) 459-3380 120 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationBusiness and Construction
Western State University College of Law
Our firm was founded with the intention of providing businesses, large and small, with skillful legal representation tailored to each client’s particular needs and long-term goals. With more than a decade of legal experience, we advance our clients’ interests, anticipate their needs, provide sound legal advice and represent client interests in transactions, disputes and litigation.

We often act as general counsel for many transactions and business clients. We understand your legal needs and the importance of being cost-effective firm. We are committed to offering thorough, comprehensive and creative legal solutions to common and uncommon legal problems. Handling business litigation matters for...
Joseph W. 'Joe' Shulter
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Joseph W. "Joe" Shulter
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(210) 344-4040 900 NE Loop 410
Suite D-410
San Antonio, TX 78209
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
A San Antonio native, Joseph W. Shulter has been practicing law for over 34 years; he has been licensed since 1981. He has practiced consumer bankruptcy law for 27 years. Joseph W. Shulter has worked for several firms in San Antonio and has now decided to open his own practice. He is Board Certified, Consumer Bankruptcy -- Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Jo Anna Tatarko
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Jo Anna Tatarko
Painesville, OH Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(440) 352-3391 60 South Park Place
Painesville, OH 44077
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Akron School of Law
Jo A.Tatarko focuses on Commercial Litigation, representing clients in the areas of breach of contract, lease disputes, construction disputes, business disputes, and all other aspects of business litigation. Jo devotes 90% of her practice to litigation. In 2007 when Jo first joined Dworken & Bernstein, she was as a member of our Workers’ Compensation practice group. She represented individuals who were injured at work, both at administrative hearings before the Industrial Commission of Ohio and in Common Pleas courts in Ohio.
Joseph Joe Mugan
Las Vegas, NV Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(702) 405-8500 1835 Village Center Cir
Las Vegas, NV 89134
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Jo Anna Moore
Goleta, CA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(805) 967-6743 272 Vega Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
University of California - Santa Barbara
Jo-Yee Joseph Lam
SF, CA Attorney with 22 years of experience
555 Battery St
504
SF, CA 94111
The George Washington University Law School
Kelley Anne Joseph
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Kelley Anne Joseph
(888) 392-5784 2 S. University Drive
Suite 312
Plantation, FL 33324
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Divorce and Family
Nova Southeastern University
Ms Joseph has over 25 years’ experience litigating marital & family law cases throughout South Florida, around the state, and occasionally, around the country. Ms. Joseph is passionate about helping her clients navigate the legal process, yet mindful of the financial and emotional toll drawn out, and unnecessary litigation takes on the family. Ms. Joseph handles divorce, child custody, paternity, alimony & support, equitable distribution, injunctions, enforcement, modification; temporary relief, uncontested cases and more, every day. Ms Joseph works with respected experts, in complex & discreet settlement negotiations, prepares agreements, etc. Ms. Joseph has vast experience mediating and...
Michael H. Joseph
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Michael H. Joseph
(914) 354-3809 203 E Post Rd
White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationWhite Plains, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Construction, Maritime and Personal Injury
Tulane University School of Law
Michael H. Joseph is an injury attorney serving New York City, NY, Manhattan, and White Plains. He is also a Partner at the Law Office of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC. He has devoted his career to representing people who were hurt in accidents at construction sites and other locations.

With more than a decade of experience representing clients, Mr. Joseph is an effective advocate in the courtroom, on appeal, at arbitrations, during mediations, and in administrative hearings. Since he understands how stressful and complicated life after an unexpected accident can be, Mr. Joseph vigorously advocates on behalf of injured individuals to...
Charles Joseph
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Charles Joseph
New York, NY Attorney with 33 years of experience
(212) 651-4238 32 Broadway
Suite 601
New York, NY 10004
Free ConsultationEmployment
New York University
Charles Joseph is the founding partner at Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP. Charles founded Joseph & Kirschenbaum to help workers who had been wronged by unfair employment and wage practices. His firm is dedicated to helping employees win claims for discrimination, sexual harassment, wage theft, retaliation, whistleblowing, and other illegal employer activities. Charles has won numerous major legal victories for workers in all occupations and industries. His firm has recovered over $140 million for workers across the country.
Brandon Joseph
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Brandon Joseph
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(214) 692-8200 8115 Preston Rd
#270
Dallas, TX 75225
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Brandon Joseph is an Attorney at McClure Law Group. As a persuasive advocate, Brandon's intense work ethic and passion for the law makes him a real asset to the McClure legal team and their clients.

Brandon has proven himself a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. During his first month at McClure Law Group, Brandon successfully persuaded a court to reconsider and overturn its ruling which granted an emergency protective order. Since that time, Brandon has successfully prosecuted and defended against multiple family violence protective orders. Additionally, Brandon has received numerous victories in suits to modify prior court orders,...
Marla A. Joseph
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Marla A. Joseph
Jenkintown, PA Attorney with 29 years of experience
(215) 884-6664 135 Old York Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Free ConsultationEmployment, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Kevin Andrew Pollock
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Kevin Andrew Pollock
Lawrenceville, NJ Attorney with 24 years of experience
(609) 818-1555 100 Federal City Road
Building C, Suite 104
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
New York University School of Law and Tulane University School of Law
Kevin A. Pollock is the managing member of The Pollock Firm LLC, a boutique law firm that focuses on Wills, Trusts & Estates. The Pollock Firm LLC has offices near Princeton, New Jersey and Boca Raton, Florida.

As head of the firm's estate planning department, Kevin has broad experience helping clients with business succession planning, special needs trusts, tax planning, asset protection planning, probate minimization strategies, and charitable giving.

Kevin graduated from Rutgers College, with a B.A. in History and a minor in Japanese. He was the recipient of the Henry Rutgers Research Scholarship and a member...
James Paul Joseph
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James Paul Joseph
Garden City, NY Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(516) 542-2000 666 Old Country Road
Garden City, NY 11530
Divorce and Family
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
In 1998, I started my own family law practice. I have very high professional standards and only through my own firm could I ensure that my staff and my associates shared my values. By setting these standards and focusing exclusively in divorce and family law, Joseph Law Group, P.C. has gained a reputation as one of the preeminent family law firms on Long Island. We believe the divorce process must not just be about dissolving your marriage, but protecting and building your future. We carefully listen to your priorities and educate you on the best processes and...
Adam W. Pollock
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Adam W. Pollock
Westlake Village, CA Attorney with 11 years of experience
(818) 991-7760 5743 Corsa Avenue
Suite 213
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Adam W. Pollock, Esq. has dedicated his practice to providing quality legal services at a fair and reasonable rate. He has extensive experience in advising clients in estate planning and business planning as well as representing clients in conservatorships and other probate matters. Adam has focused his practice on business planning and estate planning services in order to help everyone from young parents, to small business owners, to retirees and empty nesters. Having a young family of his own, Adam has committed his practice to these areas in order to offer clients a way to not only legally protect their...
Christopher Joseph
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Christopher Joseph
Kansas City, MO Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(816) 673-3900 926 Cherry St.
Kansas City, MO 64106
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal and White Collar Crime
University of Kansas
Mr. Joseph represents individuals and businesses during the investigation and prosecution of criminal charges in federal and state courts. He also represents businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation, primarily in federal court. He leads the firm’s criminal and civil asset forfeiture practice groups.

Mr. Joseph received his juris doctorate in 2000 from the University of Kansas School of Law. He was invited to membership in the Order of the Coif, a national honor society for law school graduates with exceptional academic achievement. Mr. Joseph graduated summa cum laude from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Marc A Joseph
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Marc A Joseph
Tampa, FL Attorney with 25 years of experience
1207 N Franklin St #214,
Tampa, FL 33602
Free ConsultationCriminal
University of Miami School of Law
Marc A. Joseph, P.A. has defended thousands of clients and prosecuted none. Unlike former prosecutors, I have never worked one day to put someone in jail or prison. I will provide the level of uncompromising legal representation that makes a difference in my ability to help my clients avoid criminal convictions and maximum penalties for the offenses they have been accused of committing. Marc A. Joseph is passionate about protecting the rights of the accused in Florida criminal cases! Many defendants are wrongly accused, others know they have made mistakes, but look for an attorney who will...
Sherley Joseph-Roper
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Sherley Joseph-Roper
Snellville, GA Attorney with 15 years of experience
(770) 874-0174 2330 Scenic Highway S
Snellville, GA 30078
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
Sherley Joseph-Roper obtained her law degree from St. John's University School of law in 2003. She earned a B.A. in Sociology from Barnard College at Columbia University with a degree in Sociology, and a Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University.  Very early in her career, she developed a passion for improving the lives of families and children, strengthening communities, and promoting public safety. Her unique background is informed by a rich professional career involving family counseling, social services and government benefits, criminal prosecution, regulatory compliance in financial and real estate matters, commercial liability and personal injury litigation.  She...
George Joseph
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George Joseph
Erie, PA Attorney with 42 years of experience
(866) 641-8996 2222 West Grandview Boulevard
Erie, PA 16506
Education, Employment, Municipal and Workers' Comp
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Mr. Joseph has practiced as a school solicitor for more than 35 years, providing a full range of education law services. In addition to serving as general solicitor for three area school districts, the local Intermediate Unit and numerous nonpublic school systems, he has experience in handling special education matters including mediation and litigation of special education and Section 504 due process hearings. He has also, over time, provided representation on behalf of every public school district in Erie, Crawford and Warren counties as special counsel for a variety of specific assignments.

Mr. Joseph has extensive experience in policy drafting, Family...
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Jeriamiah L. Joseph
Kalamazoo, MI Attorney with 18 years of experience
(888) 635-3824 491 West South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice
The University of Toledo College of Law
Jeriamiah L. Joseph is an Associate at Willis Law. He is admitted to practice law in Indiana and Michigan and is a member of both the Indiana and Michigan State Bar Associations. Jeriamiah earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law, graduating magna cum laude. He also graduated from Tiffin University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice, graduating magna cum laude. Prior to joining Willis Law, Jeriamiah practiced insurance defense work and family law in Indiana for over six years. Jeriamiah and his wife, Betsy, have three children. When out of the office, Jeriamiah enjoys...
Debbie Yeh Joe
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Debbie Yeh Joe
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(424) 325-2205 11620 Wilshire Blvd #900
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Estate Planning and Workers' Comp
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Debbie Joe is a Founding Partner of Joe, Southard & Yeoh LLP with over 15 years of legal experience. She works tirelessly balancing an empathetic ear and an aggressive case handling approach on behalf of injured workers. She is well regarded in the legal community for her detailed case analysis and effective advocacy skills, which she uses to achieve favorable results time and time again for her clients.

A native of Southern California, Ms. Joe earned her B.A. degree in Communication Studies from University of California at Los Angeles in 1998 with high academic distinction. She earned her law degree in...
Frederick J. Joseph III
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Frederick J. Joseph III
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(312) 739-2159 212 W Washington St
#1208
Chicago, IL 60606
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Loyola University Chicago
Frederick is a lawyer and partner at the Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC. The Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC, based in Chicago, handles Illinois personal injury lawsuits as well as wrongful death lawsuits. Over the last 25+ years the firm has handled over 10,000 personal injury lawsuits. Through this extensive experience, the firm has established a reputation for its performance, particularly with its ability to successfully take cases to court. As seen in many cases, this capability has resulted in many clients receiving substantially higher monetary awards for their accident injuries and other harm that has...
David S. Pollock
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David S. Pollock
Pittsburgh, PA Attorney with 49 years of experience
(412) 471-9000 437 Grant Street
Suite 501
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Family
Duquesne University School of Law
For nearly four decades, David S. Pollock has practiced family law to help individuals and families as they transition through tough times. He is a founding member of Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC and was previously a partner and head of the Matrimonial Law Group at Reed Smith LLP. David focuses on the economics of pre-marital agreements, separation, divorce, or unmarried partners, equitable distribution, support, and alimony, as well as estate planning, business and family succession planning as an adjunct to his family law practice. He works with both traditional divorces and large cases that require complex business...
Wayne Pollock
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Wayne Pollock
Philadelphia, PA Attorney with 14 years of experience
(215) 454-2180 30 South 15th Street
15th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Georgetown University Law Center
Copo Strategies is a national legal services and communications firm that helps attorneys and their clients ethically, strategically, and proactively engage the Court of Public Opinion.

Wayne founded Copo Strategies in 2016 after spending over a decade achieving favorable legal and public relations results for his clients.

Prior to starting Copo, Wayne was a litigator at Dechert LLP, one of the largest and most prominent law firms in the world, with more than 900 attorneys worldwide, and more than $1 billion in annual revenues. In his more than six years at the firm, he obtained favorable outcomes for clients by analyzing and...
Alan Lloyd Joseph
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Alan Lloyd Joseph
GOSHEN, NY Attorney with 44 years of experience
(845) 294-1100 261 GREENWICH AVE
GOSHEN, NY 10924
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI & DWI, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Alan L. Joseph is an attorney with an office in Goshen, New York, Orange County. He has a full service practice with a majority focus on Criminal Defense and Traffic, as well as Real Estate, Corporate and Will Preparation. He has been practicing law for over 44 years and is a prior Chief Assistant District Attorney in the Orange County District Attorney's Office. He earned his law degree (Juris Doctor) from Benjamin N. cardozo School of Law in 1980 and is admitted to practice in all courts in New York State, as well as Federal Courts, having been admitted to...
Elizabeth Pollock-Avery
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Elizabeth Pollock-Avery
 
Free ConsultationBusiness, Civil Rights and Employment
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
Elizabeth Pollock-Avery formerly was an associate at Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC and her practice focused on civil litigation and personal legal services for clients. Elizabeth also provided estate planning, estate administration, and trust services. She is a graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington Maurer School of Law and obtained her B.A. from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Elizabeth was a member of the law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta in both undergraduate and law school, and she was involved with the Golden Key and Tau Sigma Honor Societies. She represents clients near the firm’s headquarters in Pittsburgh and across...
Nicole Joseph
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Nicole Joseph
Stevenson, MD Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(410) 701-0322 10421 Stevenson Rd
#442
Stevenson, MD 21153
Education
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Nicole’s education law practice focuses on representing children with disabilities in the special education process, including diagnosis or identification, IEP development, progress monitoring, and mediation or administrative hearings, as well as suspension and expulsion appeals and juvenile justice system involvement. Nicole often represents students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and emotional and behavioral disabilities. Nicole also advocates for people with disabilities in the process of obtaining and maintaining services through Maryland Medicaid, Medicaid Waivers and other State programs.
Dean Y. Joe
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Dean Y. Joe
Austin, TX Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(512) 850-5356 510 South Congress Ave.
Suite 111
Austin, TX 78704
Criminal, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
The George Washington University Law School
Bernadette Joseph
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Bernadette Joseph
Renton, WA Attorney with 18 years of experience
(206) 439-1860 14900 Interurban Ave. S.
P.O. Box 88814
Renton, WA 98138
Bankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Jeffrey Joseph
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Jeffrey Joseph
Dallas, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
(214) 321-4105 9696 Skillman Street
Suite 255
Dallas, TX 75243
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Oklahoma City University
Attorney Jeffrey Beltz established The Beltz Law firm with one thing in mind, “to provide affordable and effective legal service when it counts the most.” This goal has become our driving force as a law firm.

We understand that searching for an attorney is something that you would rather not have to do. We also understand that if you have begun your search to find the right attorney, that there are many choices out there with firms promising you everything under the sun to try to get your business. We respect our clients more than that. Being involved in litigation is...
Jobin Joseph
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Jobin Joseph
Bloomfield, NJ Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(973) 298-0250 200 Broadacres Dr
Suite #325
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
The Rosenblum Law Firm is the largest and highest customer rated traffic violations law firm in NYC. Experienced and skilled criminal defense and traffic violations attorneys, the Firm has a reputation for aggressive representation for anyone facing criminal charges and traffic violations that may result in jail time, heavy fines, points and license suspension or revocation. Regardless of how simple or complicated the case, the Firm has helped thousands of clients get excellent results. The attorneys at the Firm pride themselves on giving an honest evaluation of the case, being accessible to clients throughout the representation and working relentlessly...
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Irene Oritseweyinmi Joe
Davis, CA Attorney with 18 years of experience
(530) 752-1581 400 Mrak Hall Drive
Davis, CA 95616-5201
Criminal
Stanford Law School
Hon. Irwin Joseph (ret)
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Hon. Irwin Joseph (ret)
Nipomo, CA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(831) 588-6771 1025 Katrina Ct
Nipomo, CA 93444
Arbitration & Mediation
University of La Verne College of Law
After almost fifteen years on the bench, (Seven in Family Law) I am pleased to offer Mediation and Private Judging services to attorneys in the South Bay and Central Coast.
Kevin D'Anna
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Kevin D'Anna
Bethesda, MD Lawyer
(301) 656-7603 4800 Hampden Lane
6th Floor
Bethesda, MD 20814
Business and Real Estate
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Kevin is a Principal in the firm and considers himself as a true business attorney. From start-up through transition, Kevin serves as outside counsel for a myriad of local businesses of varying size and industry. He is a member of the firm’s Corporate, Nonprofits, Science & Technology, and Real Estate practice groups, and regularly provides counsel in each of these areas, including general operation and governance of for-profit and nonprofit entities, business dispute resolutions, IP and technology licensing and transactions, private placements, the negotiation of employment relationships and separations, executive compensation, structuring and implementing corporate mergers and acquisitions, the negotiation...
Geoff Joseph
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Geoff Joseph
Pensacola, FL Lawyer
(850) 432-7726 15 W. La Rua St
Pensacola, FL 32501
Criminal, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Florida Coastal School of Law
Practice Areas:
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
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ANNE MARGARET JOSEPH O'CONNELL
Stanford, CA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(650) 736-8721 559 Nathan Abbott Way
Stanford, CA 94305
Yale Law School
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