Bernard D. Friedman

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.

Mr. Freeman has over 35 years of experience representing buyers, sellers, and developers of contaminated properties, as well as both plaintiffs and defendants in Superfund and other litigation regarding the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. He is a frequent author and speaker on environmental law topics and is the recipient of a 2012 Burton Award as “an outstanding law firm author.” His extensive bar association and pro bono activities include service as President of the New York ...

James Silberstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. James practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized James Silberstein 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 James Silberstein is held by other lawyers.

Elai Katz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Antitrust Law. Elai practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Elai Katz since 2016. 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 Elai Katz is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey A. Horwitz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leisure and Hospitality Law and Real Estate Law. Jeffrey A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Horwitz since 2005. 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 Jeffrey A. Horwitz is held by other lawyers.

Michael R. Williams is a partner and Chair of the firm’s Fashion Group and Co-Chair of the Celebrity Branding Group. Mr. Williams’ clients include major television and motion picture actors, leading fashion designers, top models, fashion show production companies, photographers and executives in the entertainment and fashion industries. Mr. Williams represents actors in the negotiation of deals to perform in film, television, theater and other media. He also works to assist client...

Stephen Cerniglia is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Finance & Investment Group. His practice is primarily focused on commercial real estate finance, representing commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, funds, regional and local banks and other financial institutions in a variety of loan transactions—including permanent, bridge and construction loans, mezzanine financings, credit facilities and split loan structures—secured by office buildings, shopp...

Andre R. Jaglom is chair of Tannenbaum Helpern’s Corporate practice and of its Franchise Law, Distribution and E-Commerce practice. Drew also leads the Firm’s multi-disciplinary Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice. Drew regularly counsels clients in the distribution and marketing of goods and services. His distribution experience includes the establishment and restructuring of distribution networks; domestic and international distribution and supply contracts; mergers and acqu...

Parker A. Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Parker A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Parker A. Lee 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 Parker A. Lee is held by other lawyers.

Deborah Bachrach uses her significant experience with both public- and private-sector health policy and financing to help states, providers, insurers and foundations analyze and implement the Affordable Care Act. She also counsels clients on Medicaid coverage, payment policies, delivery systems and other healthcare reforms. Before rejoining Manatt, Deborah served as Medicaid director and deputy commissioner of health for the New York State Department of Health’s Office of Health Insuran...