Amanda Williams

Stephen J. Murphy joined Block O’Toole & Murphy as a personal injury trial attorney after a successful career as a homicide prosecutor for the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office. Now a managing partner at the firm, Mr. Murphy handles a wide variety of personal injury cases, primarily focusing on serious construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and other catastrophic personal injury cases. To date, Mr. Murphy has returned some of New York’s most significant resul...

Joshua J. Rinesmith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Joshua J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua J. Rinesmith since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joshua J. Rinesmith is held by other lawyers.

C. Katherine Baron is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Entertainment Law - Music. C. Katherine practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized C. Katherine Baron since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which C. Katherine Baron is held by other lawyers.

Belinda G. Schwartz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Belinda G. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Belinda G. Schwartz since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Belinda G. Schwartz is held by other lawyers.

Chris Gunther has more than 15 years of experience defending individuals and corporations in federal and state criminal investigations and inquiries by government regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, Mr. Gunther served as an assistant United States attorney in the Eastern District of New York, where he tried many cases and argued frequently before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. His trial experience as a prosecutor and defense a...

Sebastian Torres-Rodriguez represents issuers, underwriters, and borrowers on a variety of public and project finance transactions. Sebastian previously worked as a senior legal advisor to the Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF) and represented the Government of Puerto Rico and its instrumentalities on matters related to the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act, including municipal debt restructuring and public finance affairs. Sebastian...

My primary objective is to protect my clients' business and legal interests. My expertise includes strategic mediation and arbitration, which makes my clients happy because it protects their interests while saving them time and money. As a consultant to distressed companies, I help my clients maximize recovery and return to profitability. Advising clients as they emerge from a temporary setback, I outline the legal rights, obligations and options for proceeding and we collaborate on a strateg...

Bryan Chegwidden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mutual Funds Law. Bryan practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan Chegwidden since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bryan Chegwidden is held by other lawyers.

Carolyn R. Caufield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Carolyn R. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Carolyn R. Caufield since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Carolyn R. Caufield is held by other lawyers.

Adeeb R. Fadil is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Adeeb R. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Adeeb R. Fadil since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Adeeb R. Fadil is held by other lawyers.