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Walter J. Gumersell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Walter J., who practices law in Uniondale, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Walter J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David J. Dean, who joined the Firm over 15 years ago as a nationally recognized trial attorney, is responsible for trying some of our largest and often most challenging and complex cases. David J. Dean is a senior trial attorney on all matters in the Firm’s practice. Mr. Dean was the Chief Trial Counsel for the plaintiffs in the Agent Orange Class Action, representing more than two million Vietnam Veterans in their claims against seven chemical companies. His work was described in publi...

Jason Goldstein is an experienced trial lawyer in the Lanier Law Firm’s New York City office, working in the areas of pharmaceutical and products liability. Over the past several years Mr. Goldstein has contributed to hundreds of cases at both the state and federal levels, representing plaintiffs in mass tort litigations. These include a $247 million verdict against DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., accused of selling patients faulty hip replacements. He also played a role in the $4.69 billion ...

Jeffrey W. Brecher is a principal and the office litigation manager of the Long Island, New York, office of Jackson Lewis, and is co-leader of the firm's Wage and Hour practice group. He has litigated hundreds of cases, defending management at arbitration, before state and federal administrative agencies and at trial. Jeff regularly advises clients on compliance with various state and federal laws affecting the workplace, including discrimination and related claims arising under Title VII, Fa...

Jeffrey P. Rust is a Partner in the Firm’s Health Services and Corporate Practice Groups. He is a healthcare and corporate attorney, guiding the Firm’s clients through transactional and regulatory matters while creating an atmosphere of collaboration and trust. Jeff advises businesses and healthcare clients in joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, financings, governance issues, employment matters, shareholder and partnership agreements, contract drafting and negotiations, disp...

Louis P. Karol is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Louis P., who practices law in Garden City, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louis P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patricia C. Marcin concentrates in personal, family and business planning. Her practice includes the preparation of wills, trusts and other estate planning documents and all phases of estate administration, including the analysis and review of estate and fiduciary income tax issues and administrative and legal issues in each estate. She counsels her clients in a very personal way, addressing each client’s particular desires and circumstances. Tricia has authored articles on various esta...

Christopher J. Moro is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Labor & Employment practice group. He represents both large and small employers in connection with a wide range of employment-related matters. What do you focus on? My practice focuses on representing employers in litigation matters and providing preventative advice and counsel. Employment Litigation I represent employers in litigation matters in federal and state courts and administrative agencies. I have particular experience ...

Michael Taubin is a senior member of the Health Care practice group and Team Leader of the Hospital-Physician Realignment Affinity group. He represents the continuum of health care providers from hospitals to federally qualified health centers to medical groups and management companies servicing those providers. Michael is also at the forefront of private equity investment in the health care sector. What do you focus on? The primary focus of my practice is representing hospitals, federally qu...

Peter Hoffman possesses extensive experience accumulated over 28 years in the health care law sector, providing dedicated representation to a diverse array of clients in Uniondale, New York. His practice areas include assisting hospitals, physicians, health homes, home care providers, nursing homes, urgent care centers, clinical laboratories, managed long-term care plans, and durable medical equipment suppliers, among other health care entities. Peter is adept at creating and implementing com...