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Anthony Raimondo, Esq.

Attorney, President and Owner Raimondo & Associates Fresno, CA

Fresno, CA — Anthony Raimondo, Esq., is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his excellence in the field of Labor and Employment Law and in acknowledgment of his leadership at Raimondo & Associates.

A seasoned attorney with more than two decades of experience, Anthony Raimondo serves as the President and Owner of Raimondo & Associates. The firm specializes in labor relations and employment law, including management representation in counter-organizing campaigns, unfair labor practice defense, grievance and arbitration defense, and collective bargaining negotiations. Mr. Raimondo and his team of dedicated associates defend class action lawsuits and other complex cases, as well as handling sexual harassment and discrimination claims.

A passionate advocate for his clients, Mr. Raimondo is dedicated to helping his clients succeed in their professional endeavors. Among his many legal roles, Mr. Raimondo has assisted companies with forming human resource departments, handled government investigations and audits, and represented employers facing severe accident cases and OSHA matters. A significant focus of his work involves helping employers with strategic planning in labor relations and consulting them on the day-to-day workplace issues to avoid litigation. He is a highly valued management resource for his clients.

His first experience as an attorney was working abroad in Bosnia, working on voter registration following the country’s civil war. Mr. Raimondo has also worked as a Fresno County Public Defender, which sharpened his courtroom skills. In pursuit of his legal career, Mr. Raimondo obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1993 from Colorado College in Colorado Springs. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Vermont School of Law, graduating with Cum Laude honors in 1997.

He is a member of the Fresno County American Bar Association, the State Bar of California, the California Association of Agricultural Labor, the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation, and the Fresno City College Training Institute.

When he isn’t working, Mr. Raimondo enjoys spending family time with his wife and children. He is also passionate about cars, music, and animals.

Chuck McRae

Attorney The McRae Law Firm Jackson, MS

Jackson, MS - Chuck McRae is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his distinguished work in the field of Law and in acknowledgment of his leadership at The McRae Law Firm.

Located in Jackson, Mississippi, Chuck McRae has been fighting for the rights of his clients for over 50 years at his business, The McRae Law Firm. He has spent over five decades working on Personal Injury cases and complex litigation as the President and Founder of the firm, located at 416 East Amite St. in Jackson, MS.

Mr. McRae grew up in Pascagoula, MS, and was orphaned by age 15 after his parents passed away within several years of each other. With his friends and community’s support, he worked his way through high school and college as an emancipated adult. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Marietta College and his Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law. In 1970, he was admitted to the Mississippi Bar.

With a strong sense of justice, Mr. McRae has spent his career advocating for the rights of working people. He is known for a landmark decision that made it easier for people to sue tobacco companies in the 1990s. As a Justice on the Mississippi State Supreme Court for eight years, Mr. McRae led the charge as he made it easier for tort reform laws to be passed, allowing more lawsuits against the tobacco industry. While Mr. McRae has often angered big business, he has worked tirelessly on tort reform law to enable clients to fight for justice unencumbered.

To remain involved in the field of Law, Mr. McRae is a member of the Board of Governors American Association for Justice, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and the Nationals Trial Lawyers Association. He is also the Past President of the Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association.

Awarded for his decades of exceptional work, Mr. McRae was recognized with the Mississippi’s Magnolia Bar Foundation Neal Green Service Award in 2003, and the Western Trial Lawyers Association Lifetime Achievement Award (presented to him by Mr. McRae’s daughter, Rebecca.) The same year, he was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine. The Sun Herald profiled Mr. McRae in 2017.

On a personal note, Mr. McRae enjoys riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle cross-country.

For more information or to set up an appointment, call (601) 944-1008.

Mark S. Gervelis

Attorney The Gervelis Law Firm Canfield OH

Canfield OH - Mark S. Gervelis is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Lifetime Achiever for his distinguished career in the field of law and in acknowledgment of his work at the Gervelis Law Firm.

Located in Canfield, OH at 3790 BoardmanCanfield Rd, the Gervelis Law Firm has been helping members of the local community seek justice for over 14 years. Mr. Gervelis began his law firm in 2007 and has worked with the local community to help people who have been injured in car, truck, or motorcycle accidents. He specializes in Plaintiff Personal Injury Law, Wrongful Death Law, and Products Liability Law and has gained thousands of dollars in damages for his clients.

At the Gervelis Law Firm, Mr. Gervelis and his team of talented lawyers fight for the rights of people who have been injured in severe vehicle injuries. They represent people who have been injured, suffered property damage, or lost a loved one due to a crash caused by someone else’s reckless driving. Mr. Gervelis enjoys giving victims control over their lives through legal options.

Mr. Gervelis knows that car, motorcycle, and truck accidents can have devastating consequences on a person’s life. In just a moment, they can lose their health, their ability to work in the short term or long term, or lose a loved one. Furthermore, drivers may be blamed for the accident. The combined cost of hospital bills, missed work, a destroyed vehicle, and damages can pile up. Mr. Gervelis and his team of lawyers strive to become powerful advocates for their client’s rights. The firm investigates on behalf of their clients to form a strong case and hold the responsible party accountable for their actions. While the client is healing from their ordeal, the team at the Gervelis Law Firm can begin to investigate the accident and prepare for their client’s future. The Gervelis Law firm currently has offices in Toledo, Canfield, Columbus, Akron, and Warren, Ohio. They can meet clients at their home or hospital room for convenience if they are still recovering from an automobile accident.

In pursuit of higher education, Mr. Gervelis attended the Cleveland Marshall College of Law School, earning his Juris Doctor degree. He is a board-certified Civil Trial Attorney certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (now known as the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification (NBLSC). Mr. Gervelis is certified to practice law in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington.

Before running his own firm, Mr. Gervelis worked at Harsham & Gervelis for 15 years, where he was the Chief Trial Lawyer. He now has 35 years of experience in practicing law.

Mr. Gervelis is a member of the Ohio Association for Justice, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Mahoning Trumbull Trial Lawyers, and the Ohio Bar Association. He was named an Ohio Super Lawyer from 2007 to 2012 and 2014 to 2016 and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

For more information or to schedule a free consultation, visit https://www.gervelislaw.com/.

John (Jack) Collins

Senior Clinical Engineer Northwestern Memorial Hospital Salyersville, KY

Salyersville, KY - John (Jack) Collins is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his distinguished career in law and in acknowledgment of his work at The Law Office of John (Jack) Collins.

With nearly 45 years of experience, Mr. Collins has dedicated his career to practicing Law in Eastern Kentucky. Before starting his decades-long career, Mr. Collins attended Northern Kentucky University, graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree in 1974. He then studied at the University of Kentucky, graduating with his J.D. degree in 1977.

Mr. Collins has been practicing law for 44 years in Eastern Kentucky. He is admitted to the Kentucky Bar, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. He currently practices at his own private firm, The Law Office of John (Jack) Collins. In his line of work, Mr. Collins works with his clients on cases involving Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation, Social Security, Civil Litigation, and Mineral Law which includes coal, oil, and gas.

His specialty is Personal Injury Law. Clients come to him with cases for motor vehicle accidents, intentional acts, defective products, hazardous worksites, worker’s compensation, and social security disability cases. He attributes his success to his ability to communicate with people, not just as a lawyer but also as a friend.

Involved with his community outside of work, Mr. Collins was a critical member involved in establishing the Magoffin County High School football team. He was also a leader behind a local election, which resulted in the approval of alcohol sales in Magoffin County, KY.

Mr. Collins was elected to the office of Magoffin County Attorney in 1990. He has been recognized as a Top Attorney of North America by Who’s Who PR in 2021.

His professional affiliations include the Kentucky Bar Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, and the American Association for Justice.

On a personal note, Mr. Collins enjoys spending time with his children: his daughter Kellie Collins, who is a Partner in Golden Law Office in Lexington, KY, and his son Alex Collins, who is a Quality Control Senior Manager for Novartis Gene Therapies and his grandchildren Charlie and Henry and stepgrandchildren Nellie and Decim.

He would like to dedicate this honorable recognition with special thanks to his Mentor, Joe Savage.

John Kent Kidwell, Esq.

Lawyer/ Financial planner Law Offices of Kidwell Fairfax, VA

Fairfax, VA — John Kent Kidwell, Esq., is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Attorney and Financial Planner in the Legal Services field and in acknowledgment of his work with The Law Offices of Kidwell & Kent.

With 17 years of experience in practicing law, Mr. Kidwell is the Owner and Managing Partner of The Law Offices of Kidwell & Kent, with offices in Fairfax, VA, and Rockville, MD. He specializes in handling wills, trusts, estate planning, real estate, and business planning. He also owns and operates an infirm commercial and residential real estate title company, Old Dominion Title Services, Inc. In addition, Mr. Kidwell is a financial planner with five years of experience. He holds Life Health and Annuities, Series 7, and Series 66 Securities licenses to provide his clients with individual and business financial planning services. He has also written several books designed to help families achieve their financial and legal goals.

The Law Offices of Kidwell & Kent is a longstanding family-owned law firm that offers a broad array of legal services to advance and protect the interests of its clients. As an attorney and financial planner, Mr. Kidwell and his firm strive to serve clients with the utmost professionalism and integrity— targeting positive results and maximum cost-efficiency. Equally important, they are committed to helping each client with genuine care, respect, and compassion.

In pursuit of a legal career, Mr. Kidwell did his pre-law study at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2002. There, he played varsity basketball in college for four years, served as the team captain, and made the Athletic Honor Roll. He completed his Juris Doctorate at George Mason University School of Law in Fairfax, VA, in 2005. Among his professional achievements, Mr. Kidwell partnered with Long and Foster Realtors in 2010 to develop a subsidiary, Platinum Group Services. Their mission was to lay the legal framework for a multistate short sale prosecution apparatus that pioneered the successful negotiation of real estate short sales across the country. Their work saved thousands of families from foreclosure.

Mr. Kidwell is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the administrative agency of the Supreme Court of Virginia. He is also a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association, to name a few.

An award-winning attorney, Mr. Kidwell has been peer-nominated and honored to be named a Top Attorney in North America. Additionally, he has been named a Top Estate Planning Attorney in Virginia, listed among the Top 3% of Attorneys in the Nation, and inducted into Trial Masters, an elite network of trial attorneys who have an excellent record of taking their clients cases to court and litigating them when necessary. In 2018, the American Institute of Family Lawyers named The Law Offices of Kidwell & Kent as one of the 10 Best Law Firms in Virginia.

For more information, visit kidwellkent.com.

Jon D. Meer

Attorney Seyfarth Shaw LLP Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA — Jon D. Meer is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of his work with Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

Mr. Meer has been a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP since 2008. In his current role, he is an experienced trial lawyer for high stakes and high profile litigation, representing several of the world’s most famous brands and businesses in claims brought against them by employees. With this sentiment, he defends employers in significant class actions alleging wage theft, discrimination, harassment, unfair competition, and theft of trade secrets. Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an international law firm with approximately 900 lawyers across 17 offices. The firm provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.

In pursuit of a legal career, Mr. Meer earned a Bachelor of Science with honors from the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations in Ithaca, NY. He obtained a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Boston University School of Law. At the start of his career, he was an associate at Paul Hastings and a partner at Atkin Gump LLP before serving DLA Piper US LLP as a partner and chair of employment law practice from 2002 to 2008. Finding vast success in his career, Mr. Meer was named the Daily Journal Legal Publishers Top 75 Lawyers in California for Employment Law in 2019. In 2017, he was named Best Lawyers in America, Southern California’s Top Rated Lawyers by the Los Angeles Times, and MVP Top 5 lawyers in Labor and Employment Law by Lexus Nexus. Additionally, he holds an AV-Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell/Thomson Reuters, attributing his success to an impeccable understanding of the function of the courts and his mentors, Paul Grossman, Paul Cane, and Al Latham.

In a career full of highlights, Mr. Meer is most proud to have been one of only a handful of lawyers to have successfully won jury trials in plaintiff-related class action cases. To remain aware of developments in his industry, he maintains his affiliation with the Labor and Employment Law sections of the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

For more information, visit www.seyfarth.com.

Karen Matcke Crosby

Attorney Karen Matcke Crosby Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek, CA - Karen Matcke Crosby is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for her exemplary contributions in the legal field and in acknowledgment of her dedication to her private firm, Karen Matcke Crosby Attorney/ Mediator.

As an Attorney since 1989 and Certificated Mediator since 2009, Karen Matcke Crosby has led an impressive career in legal service for over 32 years. She has a demonstrated history in private practice, in-house, and government legal practice. Highly skilled in many areas of law, Ms. Crosby’s repertoire of expertise includes mediation, dispute resolution, and conflict resolution in many legal areas. She examines possible solutions, helps facilitate discussion, and guides the involved parties towards a mutual and acceptable agreement. In addition, she has focused her law practice over the years in land development, acquisition, real estate, mortgage finance, fraud, personal injury, wills, trusts and estates, building and construction, and business contracts.

In the San Francisco Bay area, Karen Matcke Crosby is dedicated to serving Northern California, from Humboldt to San Luis Obispo, in her mediation practice. The office has experience in business organization, real estate, home building, personal injury, land use, boundaries, contracts, construction, government, investment partnerships, business organizations, trusts, and estates. With online mediation, she can serve all of California.

To achieve her education, Ms. Crosby earned a B.A. degree in Political Science, with minors in Pre-Law and Public Administration from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in 1985, followed by a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1988. She became a member of the California State Bar Association in 1989. She maintains professional memberships with the San Francisco Bar Association, Contra Costa County Bar Association, and California Bar Association. She is a former Deputy Legislative Counsel for the California Legislature and worked temporarily as a Deputy City Attorney, and as a private litigator. She trained as a mediator with Professional Mediation Associates in 2009 and became a member of the Congress of Neutrals serving as a small claims mediator for the courts. In past years she served as President of the Contra Costa County Bar Association Women’s Section and as a Fee Dispute Arbitrator. Ms. Crosby has represented charitable clients at a reduced or low fee and pro bono.

Ms. Crosby has served several charitable groups, including past participation on the Finance/Fundraising committee at Las Trampas Inc. (before the pandemic). She actively supports organizations helping children and adults with educational and developmental disabilities, especially people with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). Ms. Crosby has also served on the Humboldt Mediation Services Board of Directors from 2009 to 2010 and underwent additional mediation training in Humboldt County. On a personal note, she enjoys traveling in her spare time.

To learn more, please visit https://relawca.com.

David A. Mendoza

Attorney Mendoza Law Offices PLLC San Marcos, TX

San Marcos, TX — David A. Mendoza is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney for his excellence in the Legal field and in acknowledgment of his outstanding work with Mendoza Law Offices PLLC.

A seasoned attorney with over 18 years of legal expertise, David Mendoza specializes in criminal defense, personal injury, and civil litigation law. Proudly serving the Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, and Comal counties in Texas, his law firm is located at 608 South Guadalupe St., in San Marcos, TX. Before opening his private law firm, Mr. Mendoza was a public service attorney for the State of Texas.

Before entering the legal profession, Mr. Mendoza proudly served in the U.S. military from 1990 to 1998 as an active service member in the United States Army Reserves. He was deployed to the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Desert Storm during his military service. While serving in the Army Reserves, Mr. Mendoza worked his way through college, earning a Bachelor’s degree from Southwest Texas State University (now known as Texas State University.) In pursuit of his legal career, he obtained his Law Degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio.

In 1997, Mr. Mendoza accepted a position with the Texas State Securities Board, where he was engaged in the regulation of brokers and dealers. From 2004 to 2011, he served with the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office as a prosecuting attorney. He argued numerous cases before the court for the DA’s office in that role. He is a member of the Texas Bar Association and the American Bar Association, among his professional affiliations.

Married for 25 years, Mr. Mendoza and his wife, Anita, have three children.

Melissa Suarez

Attorney Law Office of M. Suarez LLC Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Englewood Cliffs, NJ — Melissa Suarez is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Attorney for her excellence in Residential Real Estate Law and in acknowledgment of her work at the Law Office of M. Suarez LLC.

With 23 years of experience in practicing law, Ms. Suarez has successfully represented her clients in thousands of real estate transactions. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, and the U.S. District Court in New Jersey and the Southern District of New York. Her firm offers a broad spectrum of legal services in multiple practice areas in New York and New Jersey, concentrating on residential and commercial real estate matters and real estate litigation.

In pursuit of her higher education, Ms. Suarez conducted her undergraduate studies at Kean University in Union, NJ. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating Cum Laude with honors. She received her Juris Doctorate from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, the law school of Yeshiva University, located in New York City. Ms. Suarez is a member of the New York and New Jersey Bar Associations.

Since establishing her career, Ms. Suarez has had the honor of being appointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey to the New Jersey Attorney Ethics Committee for a four-year term from 2007 through 2011. She also served as the Spanish-speaking public defender in Teaneck Municipal Court for ten years. Ms. Suarez has been an affiliate member of the Eastern Bergen County Board of Realtors, the Women’s Council of Realtors, and Real Source. In addition, she served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, Northern NJ. Ms. Suarez is fluent in Spanish.

While leading her firm’s practice, Ms. Suarez has had experience in a variety of transactional matters, including the purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties, the development of residential dwellings, negotiation of lease agreements, condemnation proceedings representing both the condemning authority and private landowners, purchase of franchises, sale of businesses, and the bulk transfer of business assets. Ms. Suarez has also been involved in various commercial and employment litigation matters, including defending multiple state and federal employment discrimination claims and enforcing restrictive covenants. She has successfully defended easements, enforced contracts to compel sales, and held defendants in breach of contracts, awarding homeowners relief for damages sustained due to said breach.

Additionally, Ms. Suarez has been involved in many family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, enforcement of divorce orders and separation agreements, and collection of unpaid alimony and child support payments. She has successfully defended business and individual clients in over 500 municipal court matters alleging various moving violations, including driving while suspended, driving without insurance, driving while intoxicated, and driving in possession of dangerous controlled substances.

For more information, visit www.msuarezlaw.com.

Michael B. Massey

Attorney Craddock Massey LLP Houston, TX

Houston, TX— Michael B. Massey is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of his work with Craddock Massey LLP.

With over 40 years of experience in practicing law, Mr. Massey is a Founding Partner of the Texas-based Craddock Massey law firm. Craddock Massey combines the competitive results and resources of a large firm with the close, personal client attention that the intimate setting of a small firm engenders. From its offices in the major cities of Houston and Austin, the firm provides exceptional legal representation for entrepreneurs, businesses, and corporate entities. The firm’s clients include individuals and businesses, ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Mr. Massey specializes in business law, commercial real estate transactions, and banking and finance, including representing lenders and borrowers. He regularly represents owners and developers of retail, industrial, and office projects. The attorney’s varied client base includes buyers, sellers, owners, developers, and investors in acquiring, selling, developing, and financing improved and unimproved real estate. In addition, Mr. Massey advises tenants and landlords of commercial properties and represents clients in forming business entities. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Mr. Massey earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University in Waco. Continuing his education, he subsequently attended Baylor University Law School, where he earned a Juris Doctorate and served as the associate editor of the Baylor Law Review. Mr. Massey was admitted to the State Bar of Texas (1981), the United States District Court, and the Southern District.

An award-winning attorney, Mr. Massey has been recognized by Martindale Hubbell, receiving the AV Preeminent rating, and was named a Texas Super Lawyer in 2009 and 2010.

Outside of his law practice, Mr. Massey is a member of the Board of Directors of A.D. Players, a longstanding performing arts venue in Houston with a main stage, children’s theater, and year-round workshops.

For more information, visit www.craddockmassey.com.

Natalia A. Sishodia, EsQ., LL.M.

Attorney Sishodia PLLC New York, NY

New York, NY — Natalia A. Sishodia, EsQ., LL.M., is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Pinnacle Attorney for her excellence in Real Estate Law and recognition of her work at Sishodia PLLC.

A seasoned legal professional, Ms. Sishodia has served since 2020 as a managing partner and attorney for Sishodia PLLC, a Manhattan-based law firm focusing on highend real estate transactions. Serving clients throughout the Greater New York City region, she works with domestic and international clients from first-time homebuyers to top real estate investors. Ms. Sishodia works hard to create personalized solutions for her clients in real estate law, business law, elder law, estate planning, and taxation. As a trusted counsel for celebrities, top business professionals, and major mortgage lenders, she strives to ensure that each client enjoys a stress-free, positive experience when it comes to working with her firm.

Fluent in English and Russian, Ms. Sishodia has worked with clients around the globe, including Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, China, Bulgaria, Italy, France, Germany, India, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. As an immigrant to the United States herself, she takes pride in working with her international clients and providing them with trusted expertise.

In pursuit of her higher education, Ms. Sishodia obtained a specialist degree in Jurisprudence from the Tyumen State Institute of World Economics, Management and Law in Russia in 2006. After relocating to the US, she earned a Master of Law from the James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University in 2010 and a Master in Taxation from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business in 2020.

Her first steps in Real Estate came in 2012 when she began her career as a part-time legal assistant and was later promoted to a senior associate. She prides herself on being a responsive, optimistic, and solution-oriented legal expert who helps her clients fulfill their needs in real estate, estate planning, and capital gains taxation.

Ms. Sishodia is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Elite Lawyers Association, the Real Estate Board of New York, and the National Notary Association, among her professional affiliations.

In recognition of her expertise, she was honored with the Award for Outstanding Achievement in International Law by the Philadelphia Bar Association in 2010 and the AVVO Clients Choice Award in 2016. She is additionally a two-time recipient of the Elite Lawyers Award.

Outside of work, Ms. Sishodia serves on the board of directors for Travelodeon. This nonprofit organization enables a holistic travel experience for patients recovering from life-threatening diseases like brain tumors or other catastrophic illnesses.

For more information, visit www.sishodia.com.

Ryan M. Harrison

Attorney Jackson Lewis PC Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA — Ryan M. Harrison is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his excellence in the Legal field and in acknowledgment of his outstanding work with Jackson Lewis PC.

Mr. Harrison specializes in Labor and Employment Defense litigation, advice, and counsel. As a lawyer, he prides himself on fostering strong, positive relationships with his clients, working hard to deliver results that exceed their expectations. He has served with Jackson Lewis PC since Feb. 2021.

In pursuit of his higher education, Mr. Harrison obtained a Certificate of Mastery of Argentinian culture and history, Spanish language, and Argentine culture through the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in 2005. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California in 2007. From there, he completed police academy training at Yuba College, earning Special Investigator certification in 2009.

In continuing his education, Mr. Harrison earned a Masters of Science in Criminal Justice from California State UniversitySacramento in 2011. He attended the University of California, Hastings College of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor (JD) in 2014.

He holds membership in the American Bar Association, among his professional affiliations. Apart from his legal practice, Mr. Harrison has authored several scholarly works for various legal publications.

For his professional achievements, he was named as a Distinguished Alumni Rising Star by California State University and received the 40 Under 40 Award through the Sacramento Business Journal in 2017. He was named a Super Lawyer Rising Star and received the 40 Under 40 Award from the National Black Lawyers. He additionally received the Loren Miller Lawyer of the Year Award from the Wiley Manuel Bar Association of Sacramento County.

While he has been the recipient of numerous professional accolades, Mr. Harrison says he is most proud of his recognition through the California Association of Black Lawyers, which represents all Black Lawyers and Judges in the State of California.

Ryan Patrick Waters

Managing Partner Dodson & Waters LLC Jefferson City, MO

Jefferson City, MO - Ryan Patrick Waters is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Trusted Attorney for his work in Civil and Criminal Law and in acknowledgment of his work at Dodson & Waters LLC.

Mr. Ryan Patrick Waters and his law partner, Daniel Dodson, are the founders and attorneys at Dodson & Waters LLC. Mr. Waters has seven years of experience in the legal field and is proud to help residents resolve issues with traffic tickets, theft, expungements, weapons crimes, and many more legal matters. He is pleased to have established a modern law service in an underserved area to serve his local community. The law office is located at 212 Lafayette Street in Jefferson City, MO.

Growing up, Mr. Waters saw that many lawyers were perceived negatively, and he strived to be an excellent lawyer to transform public perception of the job. Mr. Waters has been described as a “lawyer with passion and heart to lead the change that people wanted to see in the world.”

To begin his career, Mr. Waters started as the Assistant Manager of EB Games, where he remained from 2003 to 2005. Mr. Waters then worked at Valhalla’s Gate from 2007-2-11. In 2013, Mr. Waters started a role as a Research Assistant at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner’s Office.

Mr. Waters has experience with many cases, including violent crimes, traffic tickets/ violations, theft, expungements, business law, reinstatement of driver’s licenses, landlord-tenant law, real estate law, and DWI/DUI cases. Most of his cases focus on landlord-tenant disputes and driver’s license reinstatement and defense. He is dedicated to fighting hard for all of his clients to obtain the best outcomes possible for each case. His pro-bono work includes assisting many underserved communities. Mr. Waters contributed pro-bono services to the Jefferson City Samaritan Center. He has worked as an advocate for the Veteran’s Advocacy Clinic of the Equal Rights Association and as a defense liaison to the Cole County Treatment Court.

Before opening his law office, Mr. Waters first earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management and Business Administration in 2009. He next earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law in 2014.

Mr. Waters remains associated with the NACL Association, the Cole County Bar Association, the Estate Planning Committee of the Cole County Bar Association, and the Thomas Elwood Inns of Court. He has recently been recognized for his professional achievements by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers.

Looking to the future, Mr. Waters hopes to expand the law firm and add at least two more law professionals to the practice.

Mr. Waters enjoys cars, games, reading, music, and art in his spare time.

For more information, visit https://www.dodsonwaters.com/.

S. Robert Williams

Attorney S. Robert Williams PLLC Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, NY — S. Robert Williams is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney for his excellence in the Legal profession and in acknowledgment of his work in private practice as a personal injury lawyer.

A seasoned attorney with over 40 years of expertise, Robert Williams specializes in civil litigation involving matters related to personal injury. During his distinguished career, Mr. Williams has gained multi-million dollar verdicts for his clients who have sought damages due to injuries, property damage, or the wrongful death of a loved one due to recklessness or negligence.

In pursuit of higher education, Mr. Williams obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Lehigh University in 1976. He continued his education at Syracuse University, earning his J.D. Degree in 1979.

Mr. Williams holds membership with the New York Bar Association and the American Board of Trial Advocates, among his professional affiliations. He additionally has a Distinguished AV Rating with MartindaleHubbell. Mr. Williams prides himself on always putting the needs of his clients first, which, he says, is the secret to success in the legal profession. His future aspiration is to write a book aimed at inspiring young lawyers seeking careers in the field of personal injury law.

Shaun Anthony Mark

Attorney Seyfarth Shaw LLP Boston, MA

Boston, MA — Shaun Anthony Mark is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of his work with Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

Mr. Mark joined Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Boston in 2021 as a real estate finance associate attorney. As a specialist in this area of the law, he represents financial institutions, investors, and developers in their acquisition of commercial and industrial real estate projects. Collaborating with clients to overcome various complex legal issues in real estate finance, Mr. Mark is experienced in the projects’ sale, lease, finance, and development. He also oversees all phases of mortgage loan transactions and provides counsel regarding commercial real estate and real estate capital markets transactions.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an international law firm with approximately 900 lawyers across 17 offices. The firm provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.

Before being acquired by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Mr. Mark spent two years as a community development finance associate for Nixon Peabody LLP in Boston. Representing developers, investors, syndicators, lenders, and other clients, he focused on leveraging tax credits to finance housing and community developments throughout the nation. While pursuing his law degree, Mr. Mark also garnered expertise as a legal intern for the Kraft Group & Affiliates in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Additionally, he served as a legal research assistant for the Rhode Island Center for Justice. In pursuit of a legal career, Mr. Mark pursued a formal education at the University of Phoenix. He achieved a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management in 2014. He subsequently received a Doctor of Jurisprudence, graduating Cum Laude, at Roger Williams University School of Law in 2019. He is presently pursuing a Master of Laws in Taxation at Boston University School of Law. Mr. Mark is a professional member of the Massachusetts Bar Association.

Known for his contributions as a civicminded citizen, Mr. Mark is an active board member for Youth Moving Forward, which provides transitional services to young men previously in foster care. His desire to give back was inspired by his humble beginnings and his ability to overcome racial adversity. Mr. Mark’s future goals include making a positive impact in the African American community by assisting them in achieving homeownership.

On a personal note, Mr. Mark enjoys traveling with his family as a hobby outside of work.

For more information, visit www.seyfarth.com.

Wally E. Congdon

Attorney County Courthouse Missoula, MT

Missoula, MT — Wally E. Congdon is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney in the Law and Legal Services field and in acknowledgment of his work as the Chief Deputy County Attorney for Civil Matters in Lake County, MT.

With 35 years of experience in practicing law, Mr. Congdon has served as the Chief Deputy County Attorney for Civil Matters in Lake County Courthouse since 2015. He has been practicing law for more than three decades with a generational focus based on years and years of family tradition. Mr. Congdon is licensed to practice law in the state of Montana and the Federal Court. Also a cattle rancher at Big Sky Natural Beef, established in 1998, Mr. Congdon’s key to success is “Ethics and Butt Power.” Born in Racine, WI, Mr. Congdon was raised in Missoula, graduating from Hellgate High School in 1975. In 1980, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Montana. He attended the University of Montana Law School, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in 1983, following his father’s legacy, James Congdon, who was a practicing attorney for 66 years.

From 1984 to 1985, Mr. Congdon was awarded a full-ride Rotary Scholarship to attend Massey University, the largest agricultural college in the Southern Hemisphere, located in Palmerston North, New Zealand. He graduated with a diploma in Rural Towns and Regional Land Use Planning. While studying in New Zealand, he traveled around the country speaking to Rotary Clubs and organizations about agriculture and land use planning in the United States.

Always one to give the most of himself in any endeavor he pursues, Mr. Congdon served as a board member of the American Highland Cattle Association for ten years. He is a member of the Highland Cattle Foundation and is currently Vice President of the Montana Cattlemen’s Association. Mr. Congdon is also a member of the Agriculture Committee for the Missoula Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he is a charter and ten-year member of the Ridge Runners 4-H club. He has served with various clubs for the past 40 years, including 4-H as a leader and mentor. He is also actively involved with Future Farmers of America, teaching about meat, cuts, quality assurance, and structure to yield in Montana, Wyoming, and Canada.

The recipient of many awards, Mr. Congdon has been inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame, receiving the Living Award for District 11 (Mineral, Missoula, and Ravalli Counties) in 2019.

William B. Long, Jr.

Attorney William Long Jr. – Attorney at Law Greenville, SC

Greenville, SC — William B. Long, Jr., is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of his excellence in private practice.

Mr. Long has excelled in private practice for over six decades as an attorney specializing in federal and state criminal defense. He also has demonstrated expertise in contested family court matters, including divorce, child custody and visitation, property and debt division, and alimony and support. As an attorney serving clients in Greenville, SC, Mr. Long is widely respected and well-known for his dedication, achievements, and leadership in criminal defense and family litigation.

Before founding his practice, Mr. Long served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the State of South Carolina and an associate attorney with Haynsworth Law Firm. Based on his legal peers’ polling, Mr. Long has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent rating.

Before embarking on a legal career, Mr. Long obtained a diploma from the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, KS. He underwent ROTC training at Davidson College in Davidson, NC, and at Sewanee Military Academy, where he graduated as class Valedictorian and attained the rank of Colonel in the United States Army Reserves. Mr. Long obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) in 1962 from the University of South Carolina School of Law.

To remain aware of changes and advancements in his field and community affairs, Mr. Long maintains affiliation with the Rotary Club of Greenville, the Cotillion Club, Saint Andrew’s Society, Torch Club International (now the International Association of Torch Clubs, Inc.), the Greenville County Bar Association, the South Carolina Bar, the Federal Bar Association, the Cum Laude Society, Sigma Upsilon (National Literary Society),; Omicron Delta Kappa, the International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi, and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Mr. Long attributes his success to his ability to express himself. Likewise, he is conversational and logical. Most importantly, he genuinely cares for his clients. The highlight of Mr. Long’s career was coparenting his children after his wife’s divorce and having her second husband become part of the family. His motto is: “I try to fully understand Christian ethics.”

In his spare time, Mr. Long enjoys playing tennis and reading. In particular, he studies The Beatitudes and takes The Two Great Commandments to heart.

For more information, visit williamlonglaw.com.

William T. (Tom) Edwards, Jr.

Attorney The Edwards Law Firm Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL — William T. (Tom) Edwards, Jr. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney for his excellence in the Legal field and in acknowledgment of his work with The Edwards Law Firm.

A seasoned attorney with over 40 years of experience, Mr. Edwards serves as the managing partner of The Edwards Law Firms, specializing in estate planning services, probate and trust administration, elder law, and special needs planning.

Mr. Edwards has worked tirelessly with individuals, businesses, families, and organizations during his distinguished career with their legal needs. He takes great pride in assisting clients and offering individualized service with estate planning and family legal services.

In pursuit of his legal career, Mr. Edwards earned his Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law in 1980. He began his career as an associate with a small law firm before founding his legal practice in Northeast Florida.

A staunch advocate of continued education, Mr. Edwards routinely takes legal courses regarding estate planning, trust administration, probate matters, and elder law to keep abreast of the latest developments in his specialized field. His legal firm additionally offers free monthly estate planning workshops and online seminars to assist the public with vital legal matters. Mr. Edwards is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and the Florida Bar. He previously served on both the Board of Governors and the Education Advisory Board for the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

He is additionally admitted to practice before all courts in the state of Florida, the United States District Court of the Middle District of Florida, the US Tax Court, and the US Claims Court.

Mr. Edwards wishes to dedicate this honor to the members of the American Academy of Estate Planning attorneys for their support. He also wants to recognize his wife, Melissa, their four children, and four grandchildren for their love and support.