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Attorney Gary DiMuzio is a partner in the Asbestos Department at Simmons Hanly Conroy. He joined the firm in 2019, bringing 25 years of experience helping victims of mesothelioma and other environmental and workplace hazards. During his career, Gary has represented plaintiffs in cases involving mesothelioma, lung cancer, leukemia, liver cancer, silicosis, plant explosions and environmental contamination. Based in the firm’s New York office, Gary has been litigating mesothelioma cases si...

Founded by Robert D. Piliero, a seasoned litigator with more than 40 years of front-line experience, Piliero & Associates PLLC helps companies and high net-worth individuals resolve business disputes. The Firm is justly proud of its track record in assisting plaintiffs to vindicate their rights and defendants to overcome spurious claims against them. Bob's long and diverse experience has given him a deep appreciation that the goal shared by all his litigation clients is to achieve a comme...

Roger S. Kobert is a Partner in Barton’s Litigation Group in New York. As a trial attorney with more than 35 years’ experience, Roger represents foreign and domestic businesses, individuals, and governments in litigation, arbitration, and appeals, leading cross-border, multinational, and domestic dispute resolution teams focused on resolving disputes. Roger handles a wide range of matters, including commercial, financial, and real estate disputes; banking; directors and officers l...

Kris Hansen is Co-Chair of the Financial Restructuring group at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Hansen is a dealmaker and a consummate tactician renowned for his strong judgment, financial IQ and expansive market knowledge. Throughout his career, Mr. Hansen has guided clients through proceedings in bankruptcy and appellate courts across the country, as well as through many out-of-court situations. Mr. Hansen helps sophisticated investors in distressed credi...

Douglas S. Horowitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Finance Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Douglas S., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ronald E. Richman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ronald E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Toni Ann Kruse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Toni Ann, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Toni Ann is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Price is a partner in the Firm’s Executive Compensation Practice Group. Scott has extensive experience handling a wide range of executive compensation matters in complex business transactions, including domestic and international mergers, leveraged buyouts and other acquisitions. In addition, Scott has represented numerous high profile executives and management teams in negotiating employment and incentive arrangements. Scott’s practice includes structuring and implementing ...

Laurie Ruckel concentrates her practice on estate planning, succession planning, estate and trust administration and estate taxation. Her experience encompasses wills and trust agreements, estate and gift tax audits, succession planning for closely held businesses and prenuptial agreements. Laurie's principal clients are high net worth individuals, closely held businesses, real estate clients and executives of publicly held companies. Laurie also lectures on the subject of estate planning and...

Richard A. Crowley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Richard 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 Richard A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.