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Lawrence M. Kaye is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Art Law. Lawrence M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence M. Kaye since 2018. 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 Lawrence M. Kaye is held by other lawyers.

An experienced litigator, Laura tries cases in federal and state trial and appellate courts across the country in matters relating to copyright, trademark, unfair competition, right of publicity, and represents clients in inter partes proceedings before the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. She also provides strategic advice to clients on diverse intellectual property issues and negotiates and drafts IP agreements, including license and coexistence agreements. Laura represents c...

Michael B. Goldsmith is Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross Fashion, Apparel and Textiles Practice Group. He has a diverse corporate practice which is international in scope. He counsels individual, corporate and institutional clients in a wide range of business-related matters ranging from general corporate and commercial work to mergers and acquisitions, licensing, financings, start-ups and insolvency work. He also represents banks, factors and retail clients, both in transactional matter...

Mark D. Harris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Mark D. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Mark D. Harris since 2017. 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 Mark D. Harris is held by other lawyers.

Herb Nass is one of the country’s most sought-after trusts and estates lawyers. During his more than 35-year career, he has earned a reputation among high net-worth and celebrity families for smart planning and counseling aimed to preserve their wealth and minimize tax obligations during transitional life events. Clients come to Herb for airtight wills drafted and executed to withstand future scrutiny or objection in court. His ability to anticipate potential disputes with solid no-cont...

My practice is concentrated on trust and estate planning and administration and business succession planning for principles and shareholders of closely held businesses. My practice also includes addressing clients' philanthropic goals, including providing counsel to clients on all aspects of nonprofit corporate governance, and structuring charitable trusts and private foundations.

Joel H. Rothstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Joel H. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Joel H. Rothstein since 2020. 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 Joel H. Rothstein is held by other lawyers.

Kenneth K. Lowenstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Kenneth K. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth K. Lowenstein since 2022. 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 Kenneth K. Lowenstein is held by other lawyers.

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...

Akiba Stern has advised clients for 30 years in all aspects of business law, both as in-house counsel and at law firms. Akiba concentrates his practice on outsourcing, technology-enabled business transactions, e-commerce, technology transfers, licensing, intellectual property and joint ventures. He also specializes in transactions involving the commercialization of intellectual property. Akiba helps his clients with outsourcing transactions and strategic alliances, as well as with structuring...