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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...

S. Joseph Donahue joined Block O’Toole & Murphy in 2005 and was named Partner in 2012. In his time with the firm, Mr. Donahue has obtained about $400,000,000 in verdicts and settlements for his clients, with a particular focus on construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, tractor trailer accidents, and medical malpractice cases. His hard work and expertise at trial have earned recognition from Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and the Million and Multi-Million-Dollar Advocates Foru...

Stephen Davoli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Stephen practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen Davoli 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 Stephen Davoli is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan Shapiro has extensive experience in employment, labor and employee benefits law and litigation. He represents employers before state and federal courts across the country in complex wage-and hour class and collective actions and cases that involve discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and other employment matters. Jonathan has defended executives in white-collar criminal investigations and litigation. In addition, he counsels employers on various issues concerning employm...

Brendan focuses on intellectual property matters and commercial litigation, and he has significant experience efficiently and promptly reviewing corporate contracts. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade dress infringement actions. He also prosecutes trademark and copyright applications in the United States and globally, and is frequently before the TTAB in cancellation and opposition proceedings. Brendan is also an experienced commercial liti...

Attorney Ellyn Hurd is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy. She joined the firm in 2012 and has focused her practice on fighting the opioid epidemic and helping victims of sexual abuse and social media addiction. “My intense focus on procedural matters and evidentiary issues allows the team as a whole to make critical strategic decisions quickly and accurately,” said Ellyn. “It’s grueling but satisfying. We are fighting the good fight.” Before joining the firm, Ell...

Bruce G. Paulsen is co-chair of Seward & Kissel’s Litigation Group, chair of the Sanctions Practice Group and has been a partner since 2002. He was named as one of the global Top 10 Maritime Lawyers by Lloyd’s List, in December 2020, and Legal500 2020 reported that Bruce’s “knowledge of this complex industry is unparalleled.” Bruce specializes in handling complex commercial and maritime disputes. Bruce handles finance and securities-related disputes in the sh...

Laurie A. Annunziatio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Laurie A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Laurie A. Annunziatio 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 Laurie A. Annunzia...

Benjamin Lilien is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Benjamin practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Lilien 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 Benjamin Lilien is held by other lawyers.

John J. Porta is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Management. John J. practices law in Melville, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John J. Porta 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 John J. Porta is held by other lawyers.