Maine

Randi McGinn

Albuquerque, NM

Randi McGinn is one of the country’s leading trial lawyers, having represented thousands of men and women in her 40 years of practice and having tried to verdict over 130 civil and criminal cases - everything from trucking collisions to workplace violence to medical malpractice to products liability lawsuits. She lost only 6 of those trials, giving her a 95% success rate. Trials are won and cases are settled based on who tells the best story. Having started out as a journalist, Randi McGinn is a consummate storyteller. From the pile of facts that is your case, she reaches in and pulls out the beating heart of your story. She is famous for her creativity in the courtroom and use of both high- and low-tech demonstrative evidence to help the jury see and understand what happened. She has utilized powerful animations, life-size human blowups, persuasive PowerPoint presentations, toy cars and trucks, and three-dimensional models of roadways and a mountain hillside to re-create accidents in the courtroom. The first woman president of the Inner Circle of Advocates (a group of the 100 best trial lawyers in the U.S.), she is able to reveal the truth through her devastating cross-examinations. Ms. McGinn has destroyed adverse witnesses by leaving a pretentious Beverly Hills doctor standing in front of the jury covered with post-its and clutching a grapefruit to his chest and by grilling a government snitch until he threw up. You can watch her takedown of an expert in this cross-examination of Bill Lewinski. She was appointed as a special prosecutor and tried the first New Mexico criminal case against any police officer. Two Albuquerque police officers faced charges for an on-the-job shooting of a homeless man, James Boyd. The case ended in a hung jury but reduced the number of shootings of citizens by the Albuquerque Police Department. Ms. McGinn has obtained several of the largest verdicts in New Mexico history. In 2019, she obtained the largest verdict ever against a semi-trailer manufacturer for its decision not to build its trailers with side underride guards that would prevent passenger cars from becoming trapped underneath the trailer. She started her career with a bang by giving birth to her daughter, Heather, the day before the 3-day bar examination.

Benjamin Gideon

Auburn, ME

Ben is a founding partner of Gideon Asen LLC. He has recovered over $300 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients, including the highest medical malpractice jury verdict in Maine history ($25 million) and one of the highest overall jury verdicts in Vermont history ($22.5 million). He has achieved success in a wide range of cases including trucking, personal injury, medical malpractice, utility, product liability, and civil rights. Ben is recognized by his peers, having been listed in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers every year since 2013, and three times named 'Lawyer of the Year' for Maine. He is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates and a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Brian J. McKeen

Detroit, MI

Brian McKeen began practicing law in 1982. During his career, he has become a powerful advocate for his clients and one of the foremost medical malpractice attorneys in Michigan. He has tried cases throughout the United States. He currently sits on the executive boards of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) and the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Mr. McKeen formerly served as chair of the AAJ Professional Negligence Section, Medical Negligence Exchange Group and Birth Trauma Litigation Group (BTLG). Since 2001, McKeen & Associates has generated the year's top verdict in Michigan four times, including securing the state's largest medical malpractice verdict on record in 2001, when a jury rendered a verdict award of $55 million in the case of Hall v Henry Ford Health System. McKeen & Associates also topped all Michigan verdict awards in 2002, with an award of $22.5 million in the case of Blazo v McLaren Regional Medical Center, et al; in 2006 with an award of $16 million in the case of Lowe v Henry Ford Health System; and in 2007, with an award of $35 million in the case of Oppenheim v Aeneas C. Guiney. Mr. McKeen was recently inducted to The Inner Circle of Advocates and named Top Attorneys in Michigan as published by The New York Times in September 2012.

William Mattar is the Owner and President of William Mattar Law Offices, a firm he founded in 1990. He earned a B.S. in psychology from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1986 and his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law in 1988. Admitted to practice in New York in 1989 and numerous other states, William focuses his practice on motor vehicle accident cases, driven by a goal to make a difference for injured people. He has over 30 years of experience, collected over half a billion dollars for clients, and is actively involved in various community and charitable organizations.

Turner W. Branch

Albuquerque, NM

Turner W. Branch was the founding partner of The Branch Law Firm, established in 1966. He was a nationally recognized plaintiff’s attorney with extensive experience in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. A graduate of Baylor Law School, he was admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He was instrumental in shaping New Mexico law, notably overturning sovereign immunity in the landmark Hicks v. State of New Mexico case. He played a significant role in major mass tort litigations, serving on steering committees for cases like Castano Tobacco, L-Tryptophan, Norplant, Baycol, and Vioxx. He was a Fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and a Diplomate in the American Board of Trial Advocates, recognized as a 'Southwest Super Lawyer' and 'Top Plaintiffs Lawyer in America'.

Bertrand Russell Parnall

Bertrand Russell Parnall is an Albuquerque native, salutatorian of the Class of 1988 at Albuquerque High School, and co-captain of the district football champion Bulldogs. He earned his undergraduate degree from Rice University with a double major in history and French, and his law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law after coming home to Albuquerque. Before starting his own firm, Bert worked in legal aid for the U.S. District Court for New Mexico, as a senior trial prosecutor in Valencia and Sandoval Counties, and as a partner at another personal injury law firm. In 2009, he established Parnall Law to focus intensely on advocating for victims of negligence. Since its inception, Parnall Law has grown into a formidable team driven by foundational values: Teamwork, Talent, Truth, Tenacity, and Triumph. The firm has achieved significant milestones, securing over $350 million for clients and growing to include 110 dedicated team members, including 15 accomplished attorneys. His commitment to law is a legacy passed down through a family devoted to public service, especially in New Mexico. His father, a former Dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law, inspired his path. His upbringing included living in Ethiopia, Egypt, and Tunisia, and studying at La Sorbonne in Paris, which instilled a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and justice. He is an active member of the Albuquerque community, supporting local initiatives and serving on the advisory board for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).