Founding Partner
Melissa Rueschhoff
Melissa is an accomplished litigator, dedicated victim advocate, and trusted general counsel with experience across more than twelve jurisdictions.
Meet the attorneys behind Signature Law Partners.
Strategic legal counsel begins with experienced attorneys who combine courtroom strength, business judgment, regulatory insight, and practical execution.
Attorney Leadership
Focused judgment. Proven command.
Signature Law Partners is led by attorneys with deep experience across litigation, transactions, entertainment, regulated industries, corporate governance, and strategic advisory work.
Founding Partners
The leadership behind the firm.
Our founding partners bring decades of combined experience helping businesses, creators, executives, and organizations navigate consequential legal matters.
Founding Partner
Jim Boland
Jim guides clients through highly regulated industries and complex business environments, combining legal strategy with operational insight.
Founding Partner
Matthew A. Rivela
Matthew brings more than two decades of experience representing iconic brands, companies, and individuals.
Counsel
Experienced attorneys for complex client needs.
Senior Counsel
Daphne Benford-Smith
Award-winning intellectual property attorney focused on gaming, entertainment, technology, AI, trademarks, and copyrights.
Senior Counsel
Amber M. Naiman
Corporate transactional attorney advising emerging and established businesses on growth, acquisitions, financing, and governance.
Counsel
Sumer T. Blackner
Strategic advisor focused on tax, compliance, administrative law, and regulated industry operations.
The right attorney changes the posture of the matter.
Every legal issue benefits from experienced counsel, disciplined analysis, and a clear strategy from the beginning.
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