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1 Attorney Directory October 2011 oaaa Outdoor Advertising Association of America, Inc.

2 Baker & Hosteller 1900 East Ninth Street 3200 National City Center Cleveland, OH Phone: (216) Fax: (216) David Marburger, Partner Baker Hostetler celebrated its 90 th anniversary in This milestone represented more than longevity. It offered a time to salute the many important clients and friends who have grown with us, often organizations we have served for not just years, but decades. Baker Hostetler is "Counsel to Market Leaders." Our clients include businesses and individuals considered leaders globally, nationally, regionally and locally. Many are at the top of their market segments, and many are household names. Others are leaders of the future companies with the aspiration and foresight to drive tomorrow's high-growth industries.

3 Baker & Hostetler 200 S. Orange Avenue Suite 2300 Orlando, FL Phone: (407) Fax: (407) Denis Durkin, Attorney Robert Gebaide, Attorney Baker Hostetler celebrated its 90 th anniversary in This milestone represented more than longevity. It offered a time to salute the many important clients and friends who have grown with us, often organizations we have served for not just years, but decades. Baker Hostetler is "Counsel to Market Leaders." Our clients include businesses and individuals considered leaders globally, nationally, regionally and locally. Many are at the top of their market segments, and many are household names. Others are leaders of the future companies with the aspiration and foresight to drive tomorrow's high-growth industries.

4 Barnes & Thornburg 100 N. Michigan Street Suite 600 South Bend, IN Phone: (574) Fax: (574) Joseph R. Fullenkamp, Attorney Brian Lake, Attorney Damon R. Leichty, Attorney James W. Tuesley, Attorney The attorneys at Barnes & Thornburg serve clients from more than 50 dedicated practice and industry areas. Our main areas of focus include litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, white collar crime, business law, governmental services and finance, energy, telecommunications, transportation and utilities, environmental, health care, creditors rights and construction law. We help you achieve solutions that span national borders. We represent many of the world s largest companies in U.S. legal matters and assist a broad array of U.S. companies operating abroad to achieve their international business objectives. As a member of TerraLex, we are part of a selective, international network of more than 155 independent law firms located in nearly 100 countries. Whether your legal needs are local, national or international, we invite you to discover the advantages of working with Barnes & Thornburg

5 Bernick Lifson 5500 Wayzata Blvd. Minneapolis, MN Phone: (763) Fax: (763) Marvin Liszt, Attorney FOR OVER 25 YEARS, Bernick Lifson has provided a wide variety of legal services for clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to small businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals

6 Bodman LLP 6 th Floor at Ford Field 1901 St. Antoine Street Detroit, Michigan Phone: (313) Fax: (313) James J. Walsh, Partner jwalsh@bodmanllp.com (734) J. Adam Behrendt, Partner abehrendt@bodmanllp.com With 140 attorneys in four Michigan offices in Detroit, Troy, Ann Arbor, and Cheboygan, and an office in Dallas, Texas, Bodman attorneys provide expert counsel to some of the state s most successful companies and wealthiest individuals on a broad range of issues. We have delivered results for more than 80 years, becoming an invaluable asset to our clients.

7 Caldwell Leslie Caldwell, Leslie & Proctor, PC 1000 Wilshire Blvd., #600 Los Angeles, CA Phone: (213) Fax: (213) Christopher Caldwell, Partner Specializing in complex litigation, Caldwell Leslie & Proctor, PC ("Caldwell Leslie") is dedicated to providing strategic, creative and cost-effective representation in cases that matter most. Our record of success at trial, on appeal and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings has attracted a loyal roster of clients, including Fortune 500 corporations, closely held businesses, major studios and networks, cities and counties, state and local agencies, foreign companies, professionals and community groups. Even prominent law firms rely on Caldwell Leslie for excellent representation in high-stakes litigation.

8 Davidoff, Malito & Hutcher, LLP 605 Third Avenue, 34th Floor New York, NY Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Mark Geraghty, Patrick Kilduff, Our firm s diverse and sophisticated practice includes virtually all aspects of business law, commercial litigation, real estate, trusts and estates and administrative law. We handle complicated and sensitive matters for a varied clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and prominent real estate owners and developers. We offer all the benefits of big firm practice with the advantages of small firm attention to detail and personalized service. We also firmly believe that high quality legal service should include attention to clients expenses. Therefore, we maintain a policy of continually monitoring fess, hourly rates and billing cycles. Our medium sized firm is organized into departments that are able to communicate easily with clients and with one another when rapid response is essential.

9 Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 1633 Broadway - 27th Floor New York, NY Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Victor Kovner, Partner victorkovner@dwt.com Linda Steinman, Partner lindasteinman@dwt.com Davis Wright Tremaine is the firm of choice for many of the nation s most prominent media companies. We have more than six decades of experience handling a wide range of media and broadcast matters. Our media litigators have a strong national reputation addressing the constitutionality of restrictions on commercial speech and advertising, including outdoor advertising, and have advocated for First Amendment protections in such cases across the country, at every level of the state and federal court systems. The media group has received Chambers USA s Award for Excellence and has been awarded a No. l ranking in Media and First Amendment Law by Best Lawyers of America. One of DWT's partners is the co-author of the treatise, Advertising and Commercial Speech: A First Amendment Guide (2d ed), published by the Practicing Law Institute.

10 Duane Morris 30 South 17th Street Philadelphia, PA Phone: (215) Fax: (215) Alan Kessler, Partner Stephanie Kosta, Attorney George Kroculick, Partner Duane Morris LLP, a full-service law firm with more than 700 attorneys in 24 offices in the United States and internationally, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today's evolving global markets.

11 Duane Morris LLP 200 South Biscayne Blvd. Suite 3400 Miami, FL Phone: (305) Fax: (305) Duane Morris LLP, a full-service law firm with more than 700 attorneys in 24 offices in the United States and internationally, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today's evolving global markets.

12 Futurelaw, L.L.C. 823 East Main Street, Suite 1801 Richmond, VA Phone: (804) Fax: (804) James R. Barrett, Zoning Consultant Jerry Booth, Attorney Barrie B. Bowers, Attorney Roger Bowers, Attorney Chip Dicks, Attorney Sarah Dicks, Attorney K. M. Johnson, Zoning Consultant FutureLaw offers decades of experience with a strong and successful practice in: public and government affairs; outdoor advertising; commercial real estate, construction and zoning; landlord property management; tax exempt bond financing; renewable energy; dispute resolution and litigation, economic development; and real estate workouts. We are also on the cutting edge in the emerging practice areas of alternative energy and technologies related to business and real estate.

13 GOTTLIEB, JOHNSTON, BEAM & DAL PONTE Gottlieb, Johnston, Beam & Dal Ponte P.O. Box 190 Zanesville, OH Phone: (740) Fax: (740) Jeff Beam, Attorney A full service law firm serving Zanesville and Muskingum County for nearly 50 years.

14 Greenberg Traurig, LLP MetLife Building 200 Park Avenue New York, NY Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Edward C. Wallace, Co-Managing Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP is an international, full-service law firm with approximately 1800 attorneys serving clients from more than 30 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. In the U.S., the firm has more offices than any other among the Top 10 on The National Law Journal s 2010 NLJ 250. In the U.K., the firm operates as Greenberg Traurig Maher LLP. Additionally, Greenberg Traurig has strategic alliances with the following independent law firms: Studio Santa Maria in Milan and Rome and W Law Weber Wicki Partners Ltd. in Zürich. The firm was Chambers and Partners' USA Law Firm of the Year in 2007 and among the Top 3 in the International Law Firm of the Year at the 2009 The Lawyer Awards.

15 Hamlin, Cody & Moore 7131 W. Manchester Ave., Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA Phone: (310) Fax: (310) Marnie Cody, Attorney Richard Hamlin, Attorney Walter Moore, Attorney Hamlin, Cody & Moore is a firm of trial lawyers focusing on real estate, business, corporate law and billboard law in Southern California. We combine the experience and sophistication of a larger firm, with the personal attention and flexibility that is available only from a boutique practice. Our focus on relationships, built over time, provides the foundation for an in-depth understanding of our clients' needs. We take care of our clients and solve their problems. We help them get out of trouble and help them stay out of trouble. To learn if we are the right attorneys for you, we invite you to explore our website.

16 Hickman Law Group, PLLC 119 North Robinson Suite 300 Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) Fax: (405) William Hickman, Attorney Hickman Law Group is a professional, solution-driven law firm based on experience, commitment, and service to its clients. The goal of the firm for each of its clients is to assist in finding a reasonable business or personal solution for each situation. Our attorneys provide the highest level of quality legal representation, counseling and mediation services at very competitive rates. The firm is committed to successful results without sacrificing honesty, integrity or civility. Whether a negotiation, trial, or mediation session; our attorneys pride themselves on providing effective legal services in an efficient and cost-conscious manner.

17 Hogan Lovells 100 International Drive, #2000 Baltimore, MD Phone: (410) Fax: (410) Contacts Steven Barley, Partner In a world wheree both business risks and opportunities are continuously evolving, Hogan Lovells is a law firm that sees the whole picture and is dedicated and equipped to help clients across the spectrum of their critical business and legal issues. Whether you seek to retain a market-leading law firm or to join one, you will see why Hogan Lovells commitment to our clients and to one another, our depth of experience, global reach, and comprehensive industry focus distinguish us from other law firms and inspire our clients and colleagues loyalty and satisfaction.

18 Husch, Blackwell LLP 190 Carondelet Plaza, Suite 6000 St. Louis, MO Phone: (314) Fax: (314) Caroline Hermeling, Attorney Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with more than 600 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London, serving clients with domestic, international and multinational operations. We focus on providing sophisticated legal services at a compelling value that helps manage risk, overcome hurdles and create meaningful advantages for our clients. We epresent national and global leaders in major industries that include agribusiness, energy, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, chemicals and telecommunications. Our attorneys are recognized by leading professional and industry organizations for their knowledge and expertise across a broad range of legal services. Our firm's history reflects almost a century of legal excellence and superior client service. We earned our reputation as a market-leading law firm by delivering the highest standards of legal services our clients demand.

19 Jaeckle, Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP Twelve Fountain Plaza Fleet Bank Building Buffalo, NY Phone: (716) Fax: (716) Vincent Hanley, Attorney Howard Rosenhoch, Attorney Jaeckle Fleischmann's attorneys serve as trusted legal advisors to companies in a broad range of industries located in New York State, nationally and internationally. Our attorneys take a hands-on approach in serving the transactional and litigation needs of their clients in a comprehensive list of business and corporate practice areas. We provide unparalleled levels of responsiveness and service and regardless of where clients are located, our dedication and ability to serve them remain unwavering through our use of technology. In the practice of law, our clients expect and deserve responses, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Our attorneys are equipped to conduct business seamlessly, anywhere at any time, and our offices are staffed with state of the art technology, including video conferencing equipment. For more information regarding our Firm, Attorneys and areas of practice visit

20 Kean, Miller, Hawthorne, D'Armond, McCowan & Jarman II City Plaza 400 Convention Street, Suite 700 Baton Rouge, LA Phone: (225) Fax: (225) Dean Cazenave, Attorney Ben Miller, Attorney With almost 130 lawyers, Kean Miller serves the legal needs of Louisiana businesses and Fortune 500 companies in countless industry sectors. As a full-service law firm, we provide business and industry with legal resources focused on growing and protecting assets. From the courtroom to the boardroom, our lawyers provide creative solutions and unique thinking which allows our clients to outperform their competitors. From environmental to estate planning, from business transactions to business disputes, from intellectual property to health law, at Kean Miller the only thing more valuable than our reputation, is yours.

21 Kendall, Brill & Klieger LLP Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 1725 Los Angeles, CA Phone: (310) Fax: (370) Laura W. Brill, Partner Dick Kendall, Attorney Kendall, Brill & Klieger is a litigation boutique founded by Richard Kendall, Laura Brill, and Robert Klieger. KBK combines outstanding advocacy with the efficiencies and focus of a small firm. KBK s clients include major media and high tech companies such as Viacom, Paramount Pictures, Electronic Arts, CBS Entertainment, CBS Outdoor, Showtime, MTV, Black Entertainment Television, and Clear Channel Outdoor. The firm s attorneys have broad experience in handling cases at trial, in numerous state and federal courts of appeals, and before the United States Supreme Court. KBK partners have successfully litigated high-stakes cases involving banking, foreign sovereign immunity, aviation, constitutional law, computer and DVR technology, and media and entertainment law.

22 KozloffStoudt, Professional Corporation Kozloff Stoudt, Professional Corporation 2640 Westview Drive Wyomissing, PA Phone: (610) Fax: (610) James Lillis James Lillis, Attorney Jim concentrates his practice in Real Estate, Education, Local Government and Land Use Law and Litigation. He is well-accomplished in valuation litigation, particularly in tax assessment and eminent domain hearings and trials. Jim regularly participates as a panelist or moderator for various forums and discussions, including state-wide seminars and local television programs. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Jim is an active member of the Berks County Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Bellco Federal Credit Union. He recently retired from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard as a Brigadier General. Jim is a member of the Berks County (Secretary, 1985), Pennsylvania and American Bar Association, the National Guard Association of the United States and the American Legion. He serves as Solicitor for the 193d Special Operations Wing Association. Jim is a Life Member of the Air Force Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars, and serves as Judge Advocate for the VFW Post 38 in Reading. Education: Bar Admissions: Practice Areas: U.S. Air Force Academy (B.S.) University of Pittsburgh (J.D.) Pennsylvania, All Federal Courts Local Government, Education, Real Estate Law and Litigation

23 Larkin Hoffman Attorneys 1500 Wells Fargo Plaza 7900 Xerxes Avenue South Minneapolis, MN Phone: (952) Fax: (952) Peter Coyle, Attorney Julie Perrus, Attorney Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. has proudly served the legal and business counseling needs of clients since The firm is committed to providing our clients practical solutions to business issues. We work to understand the business and legal challenges clients face in their industries and to manage a responsive, cost-effective relationship. We offer a full range of services in the areas of real estate and land use law, corporate law and government relations, business and intellectual property litigation, franchise and distribution law, technology and intellectual property law, labor and employment law, and other personal legal services. Today, we are one of the top law firms in Minnesota. Our firm includes more than 70 lawyers serving clients legal needs throughout the state, the country and around the globe. As a full-service law firm, we provide counsel and legal guidance in more than 20 areas of law to clients ranging from individuals to emerging companies and Fortune 500 corporations.

24 Latham & Watkins LLP 233 S. Wacker Suite 5800 Chicago, IL Phone: (312) Fax: (312) Kevin Russell, Attorney Founded in 1934, Latham & Watkins has grown into a full-service international powerhouse with approximately 2,000 attorneys in 30 offices around the world. The founders of Latham &Watkins instilled an ethic of hard work, commitment and quality that flourishes today and has nurtured the firm's dramatic growth into one of the world's premier business law firms. With that growth, we have built internationally recognized practices in a wide spectrum of transactional, litigation, corporate and regulatory areas. We have also received praise for our innovative approach to law firm management and for our pro bono work both on a local and global scale. Our success is grounded in our devotion to the collaborative process, which reaches across global offices and practices and draws upon our deep subject matter expertise, an abiding commitment to teamwork and a powerful tradition of creative lawyering.

25 Leibowitz Law Firm, PLLC Leibowitz Law Firm 608 South Gay Street, SW Knoxville, TN Phone: (865) Toll Free: Fax: (865) Jennifer Knapp, Attorney Lawrence Leibowitz, Attorney C. R. Stinnett Chris Underwood The firm engages in a wide range of practice areas including: administrative law, civil litigation, wills, estates and probate, real estate development and land use, contracts, construction, business formation, mergers and acquisitions, among others. Cases handled by our firm have, at times, changed the law. Some areas of the law that have been changed with the help of our attorneys include sales of alcohol to drunk drivers, land use and zoning, and property insurance coverage to name a few. Our firm also assists a variety of clients with business formation, operation, disputes, contracts and litigation. Whether you are considering the formation of a business, or are searching for support regarding issues of an already existing business, our firm is equipped to handle your matter.

26 McGlinchey Stafford PLLC P. O. Box Jackson, MS Phone: (601) Fax: (601) G. Dewey Hembree III Phone: Fax: We protect and grow businesses as if they were our own. Whether defeating class action lawsuits, enforcing an employer's non-compete agreement, or steering the acquisition of a new healthcare facility, we're fully vested. Representing clients from nine offices across the nation our attorneys offer unique legal skills and practice experience. Together, we work as a unified team, creating the intersection of business and law today. We originated the thought-leading CAFA blog to address emerging issues in class action litigation. Our creative solutions to traditional litigation challenges and public finance projects protect clients and assure their competitiveness. And we increased the productivity of consumer finance clients by establishing comprehensive and convenient documentation services that provide efficient regulatory compliance. Where business intersects with law, that's where you will find McGlinchey Stafford

27 McGlinchey Stafford PLLC 301 Main Street One American Place, 14th Floor Baton Rouge, LA Phone: (225) Fax: (225) Michael Ferachi, Attorney Juston O'Brien, Attorney Michael Rubin, Attorney Jonathan Wilbourn, Attorney We protect and grow businesses as if they were our own. Whether defeating class action lawsuits, enforcing an employer's non-compete agreement, or steering the acquisition of a new healthcare facility, we're fully vested. Representing clients from nine offices across the nation our attorneys offer unique legal skills and practice experience. Together, we work as a unified team, creating the intersection of business and law today. We originated the thought-leading CAFA blog to address emerging issues in class action litigation. Our creative solutions to traditional litigation challenges and public finance projects protect clients and assure their competitiveness. And we increased the productivity of consumer finance clients by establishing comprehensive and convenient documentation services that provide efficient regulatory compliance. Where business intersects with law, that's where you will find McGlinchey Stafford

28 Miller Starr Regalia 1331 NO. California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA Phone: (925) Fax: (925) Michelle l. Johnson, Legal Assistant to George Speir Anthony M. Leones, Attorney George B. Speir, Attorney For more than 40 years, Miller Starr Regalia has been one of the preeminent real estate law firms in California. For nearly all that time, members of the firm have written Miller & Starr, California Real Estate 3d, the 12-volume encyclopedia on California real estate law. We call it The Book. The Book is the most widely used and judicially recognized real estate legal treatise in California and is cited by practicing attorneys and courts throughout the state. Our firm has expertise in all real property related legal matters including transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, construction, management, title, environmental, and land use, in addition to full-service litigation and dispute resolution services. Our litigators represent clients in many complex commercial and business litigation matters, including disputes involving contracts, corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, commercial tenancies, federal and state environmental issues, condemnation, real property, foreclosures, construction, product liability, and unfair and anti-competitive business practices.

29 Nossaman LLP 50 California Street, 34th Floor San Francisco, CA Phone: (415) Fax: (415) Melita Jampol, Asst. to Jan Mock Janice V. Mock, Attorney Janice Mock is a Partner at Nossaman LLP and has provided legal services to the outdoor advertising industry for many years. She has defended national outdoor advertising companies in breach of contract actions and government-related zoning matters, and in protecting the company's proprietary rights in its trade secrets. Ms. Mock is particularly familiar with the administrative and statutory requirements within the City of San Francisco relating to outdoor advertising. She can be reached on her direct dial number at: or by at jmock@nossaman.com

30 Price, Meese, Shulman & D'Arminio, PC Mack-Cali Corp. Center 50 Tice Boulevard Woodcliff Lake, NJ Phone: (201) Fax: (201) Louis L. D'Arminio, Attorney Price, Meese, Shulman & D Arminio, P.C., is a full-service law firm with its principal office in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. The Firm maintains a traditional commercial law practice with particular emphasis in the following areas: Land Use and Real Estate Development, Telecommunications, Contracts, Commercial Leasing, Business Transactions, Corporate Formation, Acquisition and Sale, employment and Labor Law, Litigation, State & Federal Courts, Banking Services, Foreclosure, Bankruptcy/Creditors Rights, Wills, Trust and Estate Planning and Administration, Environmental Law, Outdoor Advertising, Condominium Law, Municipal Law, and Special Education Law. Our attorneys have developed strong professional reputations for delivering quality results in a timely manner by utilizing innovative and cost-effective practice techniques. In every department of our firm, on every assignment we undertake, we are motivated by one consistent goal: to understand our client s objectives and to work one-on-one with each client as if we had no other.

31 Quarles & Brady LLP 2 North Central Avenue One Renaissance Square Phoenix, AZ Phone: (602) Fax: (602) Geri Canacakos, Paralegal geri.canacakos@quarles.com Jessica Franken, Attorney jessica.franken@quarles.com Kevin Quigley, Attorney kevin.quigley@quarles.com Sandy Stein, Partner sanford.stein@quarles.com Quarles & Brady LLP provides broad-based, national-level legal services through a strong network of regional practices and local offices. In our Firm s distinguished 115-year history, we have grown from a small, well-respected local Milwaukee law firm to a place among the Am Law 200, building a national practice and earning a comparable reputation throughout the United States. Our lawyers (450) practice from offices in Chicago, Illinois; Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Naples, Florida; and Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. Through all the changes, one attribute has remained constant: we bring a common-sense, solution-oriented approach to our clients complicated legal problems.

32 Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker 7 West Seventh Street, Suite 1400 Cincinnati, OH Phone: (513) Fax: (513) http// Mike Galasso, Attorney mgalasso@rkpt.com Rick Lauer, Attorney rlauer@rkpt.com Esther Norton, Attorney enorton@rkpt.com Fred Robbins, Attorney frobbins@rkpt.com Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker, a Legal Professional Association (RKPT) was established in Cincinnati in Since that time, the firm has grown to include a total of 42 attorneys, paralegals, and support staff offering a broad range of legal services. Our lawyers are licensed to practice in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida. This allows us to handle matters for our clients beyond the Greater Cincinnati area. Our attorneys handle a wide range of business, commercial, and personal legal matters. We assist individuals and families with estate planning and probate, personal injury cases and the full spectrum of family law matters. In all practice areas, we offer both litigation services and alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration and mediation. At RKPT, we believe that the most effective legal advice is based on a relationship of trust, confidence, and respect. We are proud of our many long-term clients. Clients choose us and stay with us because they appreciate the combination of knowledgeable legal representation and genuine personal attention. We offer cost-effective and experienced representation