Carolyn S. Lee

Diana R. Clarkson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Compliance Law. Diana R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Diana R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Howard S. Steel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Howard S., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Howard S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bob serves as the managing partner of the Buffalo office. He focuses on commercial real estate development, and municipal, industrial development and environmental law. Bob represents real estate developers, municipal entities, and companies in financing, leasing, and other matters related to real estate development/expansion and has extensive experience with the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program. He focuses on structured financings involving straight-lease transactions and bond trans...

Master deal-maker, Tom Kearns navigates the complexities of real estate transactions, structuring, negotiating and closing complicated, high-value deals and co-ownership arrangements. Tom represents owners, operators and developers in the acquisition, financing, development, ground leasing, and sale of significant properties. His experience includes office towers, commercial condominiums, industrial, healthcare, retail and mixed-use facilities, film studios, land assemblages, air rights acqui...

Seth C. Farber is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Seth C., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seth C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kathryn C. Collins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Kathryn C., who practices law in Fishkill, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathryn C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

When clients face complex state tax controversy issues, they come to Zach Gladney no matter the jurisdiction. Whether he is litigating a high-profile tax case, counseling clients on audits or administrative proceedings, or advising on M&A and restructuring tax issues, Zach’s steady approach puts his clients at ease. Zach is a partner in the firm’s State & Local Tax Group, concentrating his practice on complex state tax controversy in jurisdictions across the country and so...

Mr. Chiari is a cum laude graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School and currently is on the Board of Directors for the UB Law Alumni Association, Inc.. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Trial Lawyers' Association, Western New York Trial Lawyers' Association, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates,...

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

Ronald G. White is an experienced trial and appellate attorney whose practice focuses on white-collar criminal defense, SEC enforcement matters, corporate internal investigations, and complex civil litigation. Mr. White has been recognized by leading directory publications including Legal 500 US 2012 and Best Lawyers in America 2010-2014 for his expertise in the area of white-collar criminal defense. Mr. White has tried numerous cases in federal and state court, and has briefed and argued 15 ...