Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
About Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a respected presence in 8 local jurisdictions in the US, with 9 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and 7 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Since receiving its first individual recognition in 2015, the firm has continued to excel across an exceptionally broad range of practice areas, including:
- Employment Law - Management
- Health Care Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Buffalo, New York
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Garden City, New York
- New York, New York
- Parsippany, New Jersey
- Stamford, Connecticut
- Valhalla, New York
- Woodland Hills, California
Recognized Lawyers at Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
Joan is the managing partner of KBR’s national Employment Law Practices Team. Her practice focuses on the representation of management in employment litigation and complex commercial litigation. Her practice also includes insurance coverage litigation and professional liability defense. Practicing law since 1987, Joan has obtained extensive pre-trial, trial, and appellate experience in both individual and class actions in federal and state courts throughout the country. She has been adm...
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