Lexology Index Thought Leaders: USA brings together the insight, expertise and wisdom of some of the USA's foremost lawyers and experts in a single report.
Individuals who have performed especially well, around 25-30% of listed practitioners.
Consulting expert - USA
"Greig is one of the best in the market"
"Dean has a lot of experience in international arbitration"
"Manuel is simply the best expert in the market"
"Christopher is extremely bright and has incredible insight into the LNG and gas supply industries"
"Laura is good at building rapport with the tribunal, client and team"
"Pablo is a knowledgeable expert"
"Tim is a go-to damages expert"
"Santiago is one of the leading damages experts in the world"
"Glenn is one of the foremost specialists in this sector"
Michelle Tran is a favourite among market sources who praise her for being "extremely diligent and a creative thinker".
Troy Dahlberg sits among the foremost experts in the market, demonstrated through numerous high-profile testimonies in complex commercial disputes during his 35 years in the field.
James Langenfeld is lauded by the market as "a prominent competition economist", owing to his breadth of expertise that makes him a trusted voice in complex litigation, policy evaluation, and economic impact analysis.
David Teece is a globally influential economist whose pioneering insights into innovation, competition, and intellectual property have shaped both academic thought and real-world policy across industries and borders.
"Cleve is a highly sophisticated and experienced antitrust economist"
Greg Crider is "a really sharp construction expert" who is "able to support the most complex matters".
Anamaria Popescu secures recommendations from peers across North America for her top-tier practice and her "strength with complex CPM scheduling matters".
Jeffrey Fuchs is "one of the best experts in the country" thanks to his deep expertise in project management and oversight in the construction industry, paired with experience in analysing quantum and delay claims.
Kenneth Baker receives wide-ranging endorsements as "one of the top experts in the USA" for disputes involving large-scale and complex construction projects.
Seyran Celik is renowned for her expertise in delay and quantum matters in high-stakes and global projects. Seyran is regularly sought after to provide reports for international arbitration and litigation, earning praise as “a great consultant” by peers and clients alike.
Wayne DeFlaminis is recognised by market observers as "an extremely knowledgeable and effective expert in the field" who excels in schedule and delay analysis.
With a strong background in engineering and project management, Dan Feinblum has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry and is well-known for his "thorough and well-supported" analyses, enhancing his reputation as a leading expert in the field.
Paul Ficca is a leading expert in damages and loss of profits, regularly engaged in major multi-jurisdictional construction and commercial disputes. He skilfully advises clients in the energy, transportation and healthcare industries, among others.
Mark Gentry has built an outstanding delay and quantum practice, earning widespread recognition for his strong expertise and extensive experience providing expert testimony across global engineering and construction disputes.
Frank Giunta is celebrated for his vast experience and expertise advising clients on construction defects, schedule delays and financial analysis.
Bob Groves is widely considered to be among the top construction experts in the field who is applauded by market sources for his "excellent skills and integrity".
"Scott is able to get to the heart of the issues quickly"
Kimberly Reome is a seasoned quantum of damages expert with vast experience providing expert testimony in both domestic and international construction arbitrations arising from an array of industry sectors.
With over three decades of expert service provision, Wiley Wright has built a reputation for producing "high-quality quantum reports" that are "very methodical".
"Amanda is discerning in her consideration of parties’ positions, convincing when presenting her analysis, and candid in her advice"
"Brad has strong attention to detail and commercial acumen"
"Jeffrey has a global breadth of knowledge of construction issues and a great attention to detail"
"Kenneth is an incredibly strong expert"
"Seyran's analysis is well thought out and presented in a way that is easy to understand"
"Wayne communicates the complexities of delay analysis in a clear and coherent way"
"Dan has great attention to detail and thoroughness of investigation"
"Paul is a deeply experienced construction expert"
"Mark's work is thorough and prompt"
Frank Giunta earns widespread praise for his top-tier quantum and delay analysis in major construction disputes arising from projects in the energy, infrastructure and utilities industries.
Bob Groves is a sterling expert who comes highly recommended for his first-rate practice, providing scheduling and delay analysis in major construction and infrastructure projects.
"Kimberly is very thorough in her analysis and gives numerous suggestions on how to solve various difficult issues"
"Wiley is certainly highly regarded in the industry"
"Matt can explain complicated technical processes to non-technical lawyers and clients"
Peter Gronvall is a widely respected digital forensic expert, renowned for his top-tier work and "fantastic expertise in antitrust matters".
Michael Bandemer is a well-respected digital forensic expert with over two decades of experience navigating the complexities of electronically stored information in high-stakes matters ranging from trade secret misappropriation to regulatory investigations.
Andres Chambouleyron makes his mark as a damages expert in complex energy arbitrations, earning praises from his clients who consider him "extremely diligent, thorough, and competent in his role as an expert".
Dakus Gunn is a distinguished financial and quantum valuation expert with a wealth of experience in energy infrastructure disputes relating to coal, hydroelectric, wind and nuclear energy.
Ken Metcalfe has established an international presence as "a leader in the nuclear energy space", maintaining his prestige in our global rankings.
Julie Carey is a highly sought-after expert in the energy market, lauded by peers and clients for her "market knowledge and economic approach".
Laura Hardin ranks prominently as a valuation and damages expert in the energy sector, receiving plaudits for her "mastery of the relevant issues and attention to detail".
Matthew Bialecki is a top-notch forensic accountant with deep knowledge of forensic investigations involving fraud, breach of contract and liability matters.
Glenn Pomerantz is a sterling practitioner who comes highly recommended for his deep knowledge of investigations involving financial fraud and corruption.
Tim Hart is a prominent figure in the market where he stands out for his expertise in complex investor-state disputes, particularly those involving breach of contract.
"Andrew is a great investigator"
"I would definitely recommend Michael"
"Matthew is very strong on forensic accounting and post-acquisition"
"Joseph is a well-regarded professional"
"Jean-Michel is very strong on anti-corruption matters"
"Amy has a very strong analytical capacity"
Bernard Woolfley is highly recommended as a leading practitioner who regularly advises public and private companies on matters including financial fraud and accounting irregularities.
"Glenn's knowledge and experience in forensic accounting and fraud investigations is impressive"
"Martin is a very strong professional"
"Troy is a superb forensic accountant"
"Tim produced an exceptional expert report with strong and defensible analysis and conclusions"
"Avram's presentations and testimonial skills are outstanding"
Paul Meyer is a leading forensic accountant with four decades’ experience in complex IP valuation and damages, renowned for providing expert testimony in intellectual property matters including patents, copyrights and trademarks.
Alexander Lee is a highly rated expert who "really understands the changing way quantum is addressed by tribunals" in mining disputes. Sources are also left impressed with his "grasp of problems and the underlying reasoning behind proposed solutions"