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Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Kristen M. Kraus has extensive experience in handling civil jury trials in both state and federal court. She has litigated cases in nearly every county in Northeast Ohio, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.. Kristen joined Dworken & Bernstein upon graduation from law school in 2001.  Since joining the firm, she has been representing victims of personal injury, as well as those injured in workplace accidents. A significant portion of her current practice is devoted to representing injured workers in workers’ compensation matters both at the Industrial Commission of Ohio and at the trial court level.. The remainder of Kristen’s practice is focused in the area of labor and employment litigation where she handles a variety of matters including age, race and gender discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, violations of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act, sexual harassment claims, retaliation claims, whistleblower claims, breach of contract claims and unemployment claims, as well as reviewing and negotiating non-compete agreements, severance agreements and employment contracts.. Kristen is also a Contributing Editor to Attorney At Law Magazine with featured articles on Employment Law.

C. John Cotton is a native of Sheridan, Wyoming.  He earned his undergraduate degree from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana in 1978, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming in 1983.  From 1983 to 1987, C. John Cotton served as a law clerk, first in the State District Court, later in the Federal Court for the District of Wyoming.  From 1987 to the present, he has been involved in the private practice of law.  The last 20 plus years have been in Gillette, with focus on personal injury and wrongful death cases.. C. John Cotton was admitted to the Wyoming State Bar Association in 1983. In addition to Wyoming State Courts, he is admitted to practice in Federal Court for the District of Wyoming, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Brian Roof is the Chair of Sutter O’Connell’s Insurance Coverage practice with over 14 years of experience working in insurance coverage and commercial litigation. His insurance coverage practice is devoted to first-party and third-party coverage disputes involving property, casualty, personal lines and liability insurance, including CGL, professional liability, D&O and E&O policies. Known for his ability to work with corporate leadership, Brian has obtained favorable outcomes in insurance coverage disputes, business disputes and fiduciary litigation.

Bert is a highly-skilled attorney with extensive experience in business law, real estate law, and contract disputes. His clients rely on him for his ability to effectively advocate for them with attention to detail and accuracy. Bert is well-known for his dedication to every client and personally oversees their account to ensure that they receive the personal attention and service they expect.. Bert earned a Juris Doctorate from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2006. In addition, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, also from ASU. Prior to law school, Bert managed a mid-sized business where he gained hands-on experience in the legal issues presented to business owners. As a law student, he volunteered extensively in a variety of pro-bono organizations and worked at the highest levels of both the State and Federal Governments. Bert is fluent in Spanish and welcomes Spanish-speaking clients.. Bert is a sixth-generation Arizonan. Each fall, Bert helps to organize the Mesa Sprint Triathlon to help raise funds for the Foundation for Mesa Parks and Recreation. When not at work, Bert enjoys water sports, hiking, cycling, growing fruit trees, and spending time with his family.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

My lengthy experience in real estate and business litigation and transactions provides comprehensive insight into the complex issues involved in the purchase, ownership, use, development, and sale of real property.  This experience, coupled with a resourceful and tenacious nature and the personal interest I take in every client, results in integrated and pragmatic solutions to real estate opportunities and problems.  Moreover, my active involvement in a number of nonprofit organizations throughout my career, coupled with more recent legal work in philanthropic tax planning, provides a pragmatic understanding of tax-exempt organizations and philanthropic planning.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Phillip B. Grubaugh, licensed in Missouri since 1975, is a seasoned attorney dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal representation. A standout academic at the University of Missouri, Phil graduated with distinction, earning accolades such as Phi Beta Kappa membership and the Order of the Coif during his law studies at the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law. His career began at Watson Ess Marshall & Engass, where he honed his skills in general litigation. Phil then joined Deacy & Deacy, LLP, becoming a partner and excelling in personal injury defense and commercial litigation, with numerous appellate victories. In 2012, Phil joined Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys (KCAIA) as an Of Counsel attorney, providing the firm with a strategic advantage through his defense insight. Now, Phil channels his extensive legal acumen toward achieving fair compensation for injured clients in the Kansas City area. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and personalized case management. Phil's accolades include an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell and recognition as a Top Car Accident Attorney by Avvo. He is affiliated with The Missouri Bar, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and The National Academy of Personal Injury Lawyers.

Gwyn Ayers has been a lawyer in the Boulder County community for over 20 years. During that time, she has worked in a variety of legal fields, including civil litigation, business transactions, family law, misdemeanor and traffic defense, and juvenile delinquency.. Ms. Ayers is licensed to practice law in the States of Colorado and Indiana, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Districts of Southern Indiana, Northern Indiana, and Colorado, and the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. She served as a judicial law clerk for Hon. William L. West of the 19th Judicial District of Colorado.. Ms. Ayers has been rated by her peers as Distinguished for High Professional Achievement.. Ms. Ayers is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law (J.D. 1997) and Indiana University (B.S. Music and Journalism 1993).

Karen Funston is a founding partner of Buri Funston Mumford,PLLC.  She focuses her practice onemployment and business law, advising individuals and businesses on a range ofissues including business formation and personnel matters.  She has extensive experience working with andadvising nonprofit organizations. Karen’s experiences working with a variety of organizations in theprivate, public and nonprofit sectors give her a broad understanding of thepractical issues businesses face.  She isskilled at advising businesses in long term planning and routine transactionsas well as assisting businesses and individuals faced with a crisis.. Karen is involved in a variety of community organizations.  Karen is a member of the Society for HumanResource Management, the American and the Washington State BarAssociation.  She served as the InterimDirector for Equal Employment Opportunity Services at Western Washington University in 2004.  She received her B.A. and M.A. degrees from Western WashingtonUniversity, and her J.D. degree fromthe University of Washington.    Karen is married to Craig Funston, owner ofRedpoint Structures.  Karen and Craighave two sons, Kjel and Peter.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Since graduating from Baylor Law School I have been a solo practitioner, as well as a shareholder with Cribbs & McFarland, PC, an Arlington law firm where I handled most of the litigation.  I also have handled many matters involving real estate, business and probate that did not involve contested lawsuits.. My objective is to work with my clients to determine their goals, or as I usually ask "at the end of the day when all this is behind you, what does it look like.  What do you want to see?  What do you want to accomplish?"  After agreeing on a realistic end-game we can tailor strategy and work towards achieving it.  Sometimes it is as straightforward as deciding how their estate is to be distributed in a Will.  Other times it is how to handle a lawsuit that has been brought against them, or how to vindicate their rights if they have a claim against someone else.. There is no such thing as a routine matter.