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Jeffrey J. Delaney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Jeffrey J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey J. Delaney since 2011. 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 Jeffrey J. Delaney is held by other lawyers.

Jordan Linn is a partner in Tannenbaum Helpern’s Trusts and Estates (T&E) practice. With more than 20 years of T&E experience, Jordan brings a wealth of knowledge and sophisticated legal counsel to his clients. He advises business owners, real estate families, and other high net-worth individuals regarding: the structuring and execution of complex gift, estate, and generation skipping tax planning techniques the preparation of last will and testaments, trusts agreements and adva...

Alex Kaplan is a partner at Oppenheim + Zebrak and opened the firm’s New York office in 2020 following two decades at a leading international firm. He brings more than 25 years of experience as an intellectual property litigator representing leading music, media, sports, and entertainment clients in high-stakes copyright, trademark, and advertising matters. In false advertising and trademark disputes, Alex represents clients across numerous industries before federal courts and the Natio...

Martin J. Bienenstock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Martin J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Martin J. Bienenstock since 1997. 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 Martin J. Bien...

Caren Decter is a partner in the Litigation Group, with nearly 20 years of experience representing clients in the advertising, art, consumer goods, and media and entertainment industries on intellectual property and complex contractual disputes, as well as consumer class actions and white collar criminal matters. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America (2024-2025), The Legal 500 (2024) and Super Lawyers (2021-2023) as a leading lawyer in her field. Clients benefit from her skill in manag...

Claude M. Millman is a former Assistant United States Attorney (S.D.N.Y.) and New York City government contracting chief who litigates complex commercial disputes; advises clients on government procurement and contracting, land use, and environmental issues; and handles internal investigations and white-collar defense. Formerly a partner at Proskauer Rose LLP, Mr. Millman joined Kostelanetz LLP in 2011. Mr. Millman came to Kostelanetz to lead the firm's commercial civil litigation efforts. He...

Brian G. Murphy counsels advertising agencies, advertisers, and entertainment companies as they develop and produce advertising and entertainment properties across all media. Mr. Murphy has been named the 2018 and 2025 "Lawyer of the Year" for Advertising Law by Best Lawyers in America. His practice focuses on copyright, trademark , right of publicity/right of privacy, false advertising, unfair competition, and defamation. Mr. Murphy negotiates and structures celebrity talent agreements, agen...

Marie E. Larsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Marie E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Marie E. Larsen 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 Marie E. Larsen is held by other lawyers.

Lawrence I. Fox was a partner for over twenty-two years at McDermott Will & Emery and retired on December 31, 2012. When he was at the Firm he was a member of the Distribution Law & Strategies Group and was also the head of the Antitrust and Competition practice of the Firm’s New York office. He has represented clients in handling investigations, litigations and trials commenced by private plaintiffs as well as federal and state antitrust authorities. Larry’s litigation an...

Laurel FitzPatrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Laurel practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Laurel FitzPatrick since 2009. 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 Laurel FitzPatrick is held by other lawyers.