Cesar Munoz

Adam M. Felsenstein is an experienced and savvy litigator who has represented individuals and companies in state courts throughout New York and federal courts all across the country. Having tried numerous cases to verdict, Adam brings his extensive trial experience to bear in resolving disputes for his clients, and has developed a reputation as a fierce but judicious trial attorney. Adam’s trial experience serves as an important tool in attaining efficient dispute resolution. Adam is al...

Wendy Stryker is Co-Chair of the Employment Group at Frankfurt Kurnit. She represents marketing services agencies, media and entertainment companies, tech startups, and other sophisticated corporations and individual executives in New York State and Federal courts and before administrative agencies and self-regulatory organizations. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2025 edition for her expertise in Employment Law. Ms. Stryker also effectively plays the role of outside gener...

Christopher Raleigh is a member of Cozen O'Connor's New York office and practices in the Transportation & Logistics Department. Christopher has more than 25 years of experience in the litigation and arbitration of complex commercial disputes involving UCC and international sales, aviation, admiralty and interstate transit. Christopher has represented foreign and domestic corporations in litigations involving: breach of contract and warranty arising out of the international sale of defecti...

Ethan Early is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Ethan practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ethan Early 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 Ethan Early is held by other lawyers.

Eric Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Eric practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Smith 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 Eric Smith is held by other lawyers.

Stephen Younger, Past President of the New York State Bar Association, is a leading commercial litigator who is also well-known for his alternative dispute resolution work. Having been with Patterson Belknap since 1985, Mr. Younger has more than 30 years of experience as a commercial litigator. As a seasoned trial lawyer, he has tried many cases in federal and state court and before arbitration panels. He also frequently argues appeals, particularly in the appellate courts of New York. Based ...

Lawrence S. Spiegel has more than two decades of experience advising individuals and corporations in complex criminal and civil matters. He has represented corporations, their directors, officers and employees in cases involving allegations of mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, tax fraud, government program and procurement fraud, bank fraud, consumer fraud and money laundering. He represents clients in connection with federal and state grand jury investigations, in inquiries by regulatory...

Kevin P. Downes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Kevin P. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin P. Downes since 2008. 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 Kevin P. Downes is held by other lawyers.

For ultra-high-net-worth individuals, Kathryn von Matthiessen offers sophisticated yet practical counsel on income and transfer tax optimization. She provides estate and business succession planning for domestic and international private clients, and has extensive experience in cross-border issues. Kathryn's international private client experience is particularly broad. For clients coming to the United States she provides pre-residency planning. For foreign families with US members, she uses ...

Melanie R. Rupert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Melanie R. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Melanie R. Rupert 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 Melanie R. Rupert is held by other lawyers.