Azriel J. Baer

One of the founding partners of the law firm, Fred serves as senior trial partner in all areas of litigation. Fred has been representing clients in transactions and matters of significant exposure for over thirty years. He takes a down to earth, common sense approach to resolving the most complicated litigation in a cost effective manner. He has also acted as counsel to one of the largest electrical contractors in New York in all matters of litigation, including labor relations and contract d...

Stuart I. Gordon is a partner in Rivkin Radler LLP ’s Bankruptcy Practice Group and focuses his practice on bankruptcy, corporate reorganization, and related litigation matters. Based in Uniondale, New York, he represents a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions, insurance companies, real estate owners and developers, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, restaurants, physicians and medical practices, non-profit organizations, unions, and health and welfare funds. ...

Kathryn C. Cole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law. Kathryn C. practices law in Uniondale, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn C. Cole since 2025. 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 Kathryn C. Cole is held by other lawyers.

Kenneth A. Novikoff is a senior partner and trial attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, where he practices in the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Groups. With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Novikoff represents management in Employment Law and Labor Law matters in federal and state courts, as well as before arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution forums. His practice includes representing public and private corporatio...

Geoffrey R. Kaiser is an attorney at Rivkin Radler LLP whose practice focuses on Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in these practice areas. Based in Uniondale, New York, Geoffrey R. Kaiser has been included in Best Lawyers since 2026. This distinction is based on peer review from attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and legal disciplines. The brother of a physician, Jeff developed an early interest in health care an...

Jeffrey S. Greener represents individuals, families, business owners, and nonprofit organizations in matters involving Elder Law , Trusts and Estates , estate planning, and business succession planning. Based in Uniondale, New York, Jeff advises clients on strategies designed to help protect, preserve, and transfer wealth across generations at Rivkin Radler . Jeff’s practice includes the preparation of wills, trusts, health care directives, durable powers of attorney, shareholder agreem...

Daniel J. Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Daniel J. practices law in Uniondale, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel J. Baker 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 Daniel J. Baker is held by other lawyers.

John Tomsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John practices law in Cutchogue, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John Tomsky 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 John Tomsky is held by other lawyers.

Robert Harper is an estates, trusts, and guardianship litigator who advises individuals, families, charities, and corporate fiduciaries. Appearing before the Surrogate’s Court and the Supreme Court, Rob handles a wide range of proceedings including will and trust contests, contested accounting proceedings, contested guardianship proceedings, marital agreement challenges, fiduciary removal applications and surcharges, asset turnover proceedings, and more. He also has experience as a cour...

Neil V. Carbone is a trusts and estates lawyer handling all aspects of that practice: planning, administration, and litigation. Neil provides sophisticated advice to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, closely-held businesses, trust companies, banks, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and foundations and other institutions. He regularly appears before the Surrogate’s Courts and other courts throughout New York, as well as the United States Tax Court. Neil is a trusted professional who pri...