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Alan D. Kaplan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Alan D. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Alan D. Kaplan since 2026. 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 Alan D. Kaplan is held by other lawyers.

Attorney Sanford Smokler is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy focusing on products liability and personal injury litigation. He represents injured consumers in actions against pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. His role centers on discovery, fact investigation and evidence development. “I strategically search for and identify key evidence in order to help develop and prove defendants’ liability stories,” he said. “This evidence is vital for use as exhibit...

Douglas J. Klein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Douglas J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas J. Klein 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 Douglas J. Klein is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth H.W. Fry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Elizabeth H.W. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth H.W. Fry since 2003. 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 Elizabeth H.W. Fry is held by other lawyers.

Erik Klingenberg is the Chair of Dentons' Capital Markets practice, specializing in structured finance, including all aspects of commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and other structured products. Erik is praised by clients as a “sophisticated,” “hands-on,” “creative,” “extremely smart” and “excellent lawyer,” with sources commending his "broad range of expertise and understand[ing] immediate...

Matthew Kasindorf is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Matthew practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Kasindorf 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 Matthew Kasindorf is held by other lawyers.

Raphael Berman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Raphael practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Raphael Berman 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 Raphael Berman is held by other lawyers.

Abigail Sterling Olsen, an attorney in Nixon Peabody’s Project Finance and Public Finance group, works with issuers, underwriters and financial advisors on a range of public finance projects. She advises clients on public offerings and private placements serving as bond, underwriters’, disclosure, and special counsel. What do you focus on? Public Finance Transactions I work on financings for transportation, education, public power and environmental facilities as well as on tobacco...

John J. Calandra represents clients in complex commercial litigation and formerly headed the New York Litigation Practice Group. He represents clients in litigations and arbitrations crossing many industries, including technology, chemicals, satellite, energy, financial products, outsourcing, hotel management, manufacturing and distribution. John litigates a wide variety of cases, including securities and common law fraud, breach of contracts and long-term distributor and supply agreements, b...

Ashford Tucker works with brand owners, businesses, and entertainers to achieve strategic goals relating to their intellectual property. Ashford advises clients on global trademark portfolios and licensing issues, including trademark clearance, registration, policing, enforcement, and opposition matters. He also counsels clients on copyright registration and enforcement, and drafts copyright and trademark agreements such as licenses, assignments, and coexistence agreements. Ashford has signif...