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Ballard Spahr LLP

2019 NLR Thought Leadership Award Ballard SpahrResponsiveness counts. That's what clients tell us, and that's what we're known for. It shows in everything we do: devising forward-thinking solutions to get the best results, respecting and meeting clients' service needs, anticipating the impact of national events and legal developments on clients' interests, and taking action to keep clients agile and informed.

With more than 500 attorneys in 13 offices, we can respond wherever and whenever our clients need us. We provide results-driven counsel and exceptional service in Litigation, Business and Finance, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, and Public Finance.

Diversity + Inclusion at Ballard Spahr

Our clients are best served by innovative solutions that spring from varied viewpoints and perspectives. Ballard Spahr is committed to creating a vibrant community where the needs, perspectives, and contributions of people from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into all aspects of the firm. In addition to making us a stronger firm, a diverse and inclusive community is valuable to our clients because varied perspectives drive insightful counsel.

We believe diversity is the natural result of an inclusive environment. Our goal is to improve employee recruitment and retention among underrepresented groups and ensure full access to opportunity for all individuals to the benefit of our clients, the legal profession, and our communities. That’s more than just a good business strategy—it is the right thing to do.

Associate
Andrew I. Almand concentrates his practice on real estate financing, including multifamily housing transactions financed conventionally and with tax-exempt bonds and loans, agency,…
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Associate
Joseph P. Anderson III is a member of the Mechanical Technologies (including Medical Device and Ornamental Design) Team in the firm's Patents Group. He has particular experience in advising…
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Molly Bryson is Team Leader of Ballard Spahr's Tax Credits Team. She focuses her practice both on using federal and state tax credits to finance affordable housing, businesses in low-income…
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Of Counsel
Dennis K. Burke focuses his practice on white collar crime, internal investigations, commercial litigation, and government relations. Mr. Burke served as U.S. Attorney for the District of…
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Associate
Thomas F. Burke focuses his practice on internal investigations, regulatory compliance, and government enforcement defense. Tom joined the firm in 2015 after federal district and appellate…
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Associate
Elisabeth R. Connell represents clients in commercial litigation matters, including lead-based paint claims, labor and employment law issues, and insurance coverage and defense.
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Associate
Jason M. Cover is an associate in the Business and Finance Department and a member of the Consumer Financial Services Group. As part of his practice, he provides counsel with respect to…
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Of Counsel
Peter N. Cubita is one of the leading consumer financial services attorneys in the country, having practiced in the area for more than 30 years. His experience is wide-ranging, encompassing…
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Partner
John L. Culhane, Jr., is known for his work advising on interstate direct and indirect consumer and residential mortgage loan and leasing programs, through both traditional brick-and-mortar…
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Partner
Kevin R. Cunningham focuses on health care and higher education finance, student loan revenue bonds, transportation (bridge toll revenue bonds and passenger rail), and traditional municipal…
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Associate
Andrew N. D’Aversa is a litigation associate in the Philidelphia, Pennsylvania office of Ballard Spahr Law Firm.
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Associate
Elliot Imani Griffin is an associate in the Litigation Department who focuses her practice on labor and employment matters. During law school, Elliot interned with Exelon Corporation, a…
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Attorney
Terence M. Grugan is an associate in the firm's White Collar Defense/Internal Investigations and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. In his white collar practice, Terence represents…
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Partner
Gerald J. Guarcini is the Practice Leader of Ballard Spahr's Securities Group. His experience encompasses general corporate and securities law, covering business acquisitions and mergers,…
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Partner
Teri M. Guarnaccia is known for her work on real estate finance transactions, including representation of large institutional lenders. She has a particular focus on the public finance area…
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Associate
Michael R. Guerrero’s practice is focused on helping clients navigate the requirements of highly regulated, consumer-focused industries including consumer financial services, telemarketing…
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Associate
Gretchen Gurstelle is a skilled advocate and litigator with experience trying cases to juries and judges in federal and state court. Gretchen guides clients through all stages of federal…
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Partner
Brian D. Huben focuses his practice on the representation of commercial landlords and shopping center owners, managers, and developers, representing them in commercial litigation in state…
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Associate
Tara L. Humma is an associate in the Litigation Department who focuses on labor and employment matters. Tara defends clients in all phases of employment litigation, from initial pleadings,…
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Associate
Courtney E. Hunter handles a wide range of complex affordable housing development and real estate transactions involving low income housing tax credits, private financing, bond financing,…
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Of Counsel
Kelly T. Kindig represents public and private employers in a broad range of employment litigation and counseling and labor matters. She helps clients develop employment policies relating to…
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Partner
Adrian R. King, Jr., is Co-Practice Leader of Ballard Spahr's Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs and Contracting Group. Adrian focuses on general business and corporate law,…
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Of Counsel
Ashley Kissinger defends content publishers in trial and appellate courts nationwide and helps them reduce their legal risk. For nearly two decades she has represented news, entertainment,…
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Associate
Heather S. Klein advises institutions on federal and state consumer finance laws, including those governing fair lending, credit reporting, privacy, marketing, payments, debt collection,…
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Partner
Philip B. Korb is well known for his work in real estate development, real estate acquisitions and financings, real estate taxation, leasing, condominium and planned community development,…
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Partner
Wendi L. Kotzen is the Co-Practice Leader of Ballard Spahr's Tax Group. She advises clients on the taxation of all types of real estate transactions, has an extensive background in…
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Associate
Rene McNulty is an associate in the Litigation Department and member of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. Rene represents a wide range of companies in complex, high-risk…
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Of Counsel
David H. Medlar represents financial institutions, retailers, and corporations in a range of consumer financial services matters, particularly the development and implementation of co-…
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Associate
As an experienced trial attorney, Rachel R. Mentz works with clients to resolve complex disputes both in and out of court. Ms. Mentz draws from her prior career as a teacher to counsel…
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Partner
Dirk Michels, a partner in the Energy and Project Finance Group, is one of the leading energy technology and renewable energy attorneys in California. He represents energy technology and…
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Counsel
Corinne Militello advises on trademarks and copyrights, advertising, and internet issues, as well as on privacy and data security matters relating to the collection, use, sharing, and…
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Special Counsel
Fred H. Miller serves as special counsel in Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group and is a leading authority on Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) matters and payment systems—both…
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Associate
Kristen Poetzel is an associate in the firm's Privacy and Data Security Group who concentrates on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including breach response and investigation, risk…
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Associate
Maraya N. Pratt is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Department. Prior to joining the firm, Maraya’s practice focused on civil litigation within the insurance industry, including…
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Attorney
Christopher Proczko is a trusted litigator and skilled advocate who protects his clients' interests, both in and out of the courtroom. He has broad experience litigating in state and…
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Associate
Sarah Pruett represents clients in complex commercial litigation and employment matters, with an emphasis on defending banks and corporations in lawsuits involving federal and state…
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Associate
Brian J. Slagle is an associate in the Business and Finance Department and a member of the Consumer Financial Services Group. His practice focuses on providing regulatory advice to clients…
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Partner
Patricia A. Smith represents management in all areas of employment and labor law and litigation. She has experience in a variety of industries, including health care, transportation,…
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Partner
John D. Socknat is the Co-Practice Leader of Ballard Spahr's Mortgage Banking Group. John uses his knowledge and breadth of the business issues affecting the residential and commercial…
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Partner
Dee Spagnuolo is the firm's Partner in Charge of Attorney Career Advancement and a member of the Executive Team of the Management Committee. Dee's practice focuses on the representation of…
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Associate
Tesia N. Stanley is an associate in the Public Finance and Litigation Departments. Tesia is a former staff member of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. Before that, she was a…
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Partner
David M. Stauss focuses on complex business and commercial litigation in state and federal courts. He handles all aspects of litigation on a wide range of substantive matters for clients,…
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Partner
Christopher J. Willis is Practice Leader of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Litigation Group. He devotes his practice to assisting financial services institutions facing government…
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