Bryce Friedman

David Donahue brings the benefit of his extensive courtroom experience when advising clients on protection and enforcement issues relating to copyright, trademark, unfair competition, right of publicity, design patent, and related commercial matters. His commercial litigation experience also informs his approach to negotiating and drafting commercial agreements involving intellectual property matters. David’s deep litigation experience includes successes in federal and state trial and a...

Evelyn H. Seeler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Evelyn H. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Evelyn H. Seeler 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 Evelyn H. Seeler is held by other lawyers.

The primary reason Michael Sonkin has pursued a career defending medical professionals is best explained in his own words: “I truly believe that practicing medicine is one of the noblest professions. I can think of no greater service I can render than to defend health care providers with passion, integrity, and a commitment to achieving the very best possible results for them.” With always meticulous preparation and expansive medical knowledge, Michael prides himself on vigorously...

Kenneth R. Larywon is a senior partner and trial attorney, focusing his practice on the defense of professional liability cases and healthcare law matters. For over 30 years, Mr. Larywon has defended physicians and hospitals in claims arising out of the delivery of medical care. He has also represented healthcare professionals in disciplinary proceedings before the Office of Professional Medical Conduct and the Department of Education. Mr. Larywon has extensive experience in counseling and de...

Repeatedly recognized as a leader in the real estate sector, Samuel Ross has negotiated and structured some of the most complex and significant commercial property acquisitions, ground leases, and sales throughout the country. Sam represents sellers and purchasers of major office buildings, mixed-use facilities, apartment complexes, hotels, and retail establishments, as well as landlords and tenants in negotiating, drafting and enforcing office, retail, restaurant and garage leases. Both grou...

Richard M. Nugent is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Richard M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Richard M. Nugent 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 Richard M. Nugent is held by other lawyers.

Clifford A. Meirowitz’s practice concentrates on elder law, estate planning, estate litigation, asset protection, wills, trusts, advanced directives, guardianship, Medicaid planning, persons with disabilities, administration, probate and related litigation. He is a founding member of NY Presbyterian Hospital’s Planned Giving Advisory Council, was a member of the Professional Advisors Council of the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, an adjunct professor at NYU’s School of...

Marcie Cleary is a partner in the Entertainment Group at Frankfurt Kurnit, representing clients in the film, television, digital, and book publishing industries. Ms. Cleary structures and negotiates entertainment transactions for individual and corporate clients in the film, television, digital, and book publishing industries. Her clients include actors, news correspondents, writers, directors, producers, authors, podcasters and influencers. Ms. Cleary has significant experience representing ...

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

Chris DiAngelo, managing partner of Katten's New York office, offers clients a comprehensive understanding of wholesale finance, the critical process through which banks and finance companies fund their lending activities. His intimate knowledge of the industry's business, legal and policy-making arenas have allowed him to execute some of its most innovative deals. For large banks, finance companies and government entities, Chris offers decades of experience in structured finance and securiti...