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Adam Levin Labor & EmploymentLitigation

Adam Levin

When Adam Levin was asked by the press how he planned to prepare for the Nicollette Sheridan vs. ABC: 'Desperate Housewives' trial, he responded “I am going to do yoga.” A self-proclaimed yogi, Adam lives his life following the eightfold path defined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. These eight steps serve…
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August 12, 2026
Michael J. Abernathy AdvertisingCopyrightIP & IP LitigationPatentShares Client PhilosophyTrademarks

Michael J. Abernathy

Michael J. Abernathy concentrates on patent, trade secret, and antitrust litigation. As co-leader of the firm's intellectual property (IP) disputes practice, Mike has first-chair trial experience and is highly sought after by clients that face significant bet-the-company litigation. He has successfully tried biopharma and technology cases to juries across the…
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August 12, 2026
Philip M. Hirshberg Business LitigationCommercial LitigationConstructionProduct Liability

Philip M. Hirshberg

Phil has over 20 years of experience handling complex civil litigation matters, including multi-party construction defect disputes, toxic tort/asbestos matters, premises liability and commercial litigation. Phil has represented clients in all aspects of the litigation process, including jury and bench trials, dispositive motions, mediation, arbitration and appeals. In his construction…
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August 12, 2026
Matthew Iverson Class ActionsLitigation

Matthew Iverson

Matthew focuses his practice on complex litigation matters and employment class actions. He represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as national and international arbitrations. Matthew concentrates on class action defense, and in particular class actions involving employment misclassification, unfair trade practice allegations, franchising, and disputes over arbitrability.
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August 12, 2026
Steven McFarland Commercial LitigationFranchisingLitigationMass Torts

Steven McFarland

Steve focuses his practice in the areas of business litigation and franchise and distribution litigation. He has worked on business, franchise, and distribution matters for clients in a range of industries, including the banking, hotel, industrial coatings, and manufactured home industries. He also has experience handling matters in the area…
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August 12, 2026
Bernard F. Hawkins, Jr. EnvironmentalLitigation

Bernard F. Hawkins, Jr.

Bernie chairs the Environmental Health and Safety Group and applies his scientific background and legal training in working nationally on complex environmental issues, with a focus on Clean Air Act and solid and hazardous waste matters (specifically those involving recycling considerations), as well as matters involving risk evaluation and response…
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August 12, 2026
Mark B. Wilson IP & IP LitigationPatent

Mark B. Wilson

Mark Wilson is a partner in Austin, where his practice focuses on all aspects of patent prosecution and enforcement. Mark's docket is split among patent counseling, patent prosecution and patent litigation matters, with an emphasis in biotechnology related matters. Mr. Wilson has significant experience in the areas of genetic engineering,…
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August 12, 2026
Tamsen Marklund IP & IP LitigationPatentWomen

Tamsen Marklund

Tamsen advises companies on how to turn innovation into durable business value - before it's tested. She works with organizations where innovation is constant, but not always fully recognized, captured or acted on. Her focus is helping clients make the early decisions that shape what their intellectual property ultimately becomes…
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August 12, 2026
James R. Love Patent

James R. Love

James R. Love is a partner, Head of the firm's Electrical/Mechanical Department and is a member of the Management Committee. He manages and prosecutes patent applications for dozens of clients in many fields including computer software, medical devices and processes, artificial intelligence, and computer hardware. Mr. Love also is experienced…
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August 12, 2026