Cynthia Ann K. Manchester

Tom is a partner in our Litigation department and practices almost exclusively in the area of Personal Injury Litigation. He represents clients who have sustained serious injuries as a result of accidents, product liability and professional malpractice in both State and Federal Courts. He has secured several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements throughout New York and neighboring states. He is involved in the representation of clients at examinations before trial, various court proce...

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 ...

Lee S. Richards III has devoted his 45-year career to the representation of businesses, corporate boards, and individuals in white collar criminal defense, securities enforcement defense, regulatory proceedings, internal investigations, and complex commercial litigations. Lee has amassed extensive trial experience, regularly representing investment banks, hedge funds, public companies, investment advisers, corporate officers and directors, and other professionals in investigations and proceed...

Anne Karl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Anne, 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 Anne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark J. Caruso is a Partner at Abrams Fensterman, LLP and is the Co-Director of the firm’s Real Estate Law Practice Group. Mr. Caruso concentrates and has extensive experience in all areas of Real Estate Law in both commercial and residential real estate, representing both buyers and sellers including preparation and review of contracts, closings, leases and 1031 exchanges. In addition to transactional real estate work, Mr. Caruso has experience and has handled a variety of real estate ...

Howard Rubin, a partner in both the Litigation + Dispute Resolution and Labor + Employment Practice Groups, advises employers and employees on workplace issues, and resolves high-stakes breach of contract and other business disputes. He has litigated numerous employment cases involving discrimination and restrictive covenants, as well as First Amendment, defamation, and trademark and copyright infringement cases. His clients include leading marketing communications and financial services comp...

Robin L. Folts is an attorney with Lacy Katzen LLP whose practice focuses on Elder Law and Trusts and Estates . Based in Rochester, New York, Robin L. assists individuals and families with planning for long-term care, asset protection, estate planning , and related matters. Robin L. has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021 in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. This recognition is the result of a peer-review process that reflects the professional regard of other atto...

Robert L. Brenna, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Elder Law, Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Robert L., who practices law in Rochester, New York, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mary A. Donovan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law. Mary A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mary A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Guy is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He represents clients in civil and criminal litigation and investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, antitrust proceedings and independent investigations. He has also served as an arbitrator and as counsel in commercial arbitrations, bankruptcy court matters, including trustee and examiner investigations and adversary actions, and in mediations. Guy was named as a Best Lawyers 2026 ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Criminal De...