Daniel M. Kessler

A partner in our New York office, Wendy R. Fleishman is a passionate and experienced lawyer for the injured and the loved ones of those who died due to the wrongful misconduct of others. With more than thirty years of courtroom experience to draw upon, a large part of Wendy’s practice today consists of representing patients prescribed drugs with undisclosed and dangerous side effects or who received defective medical devices . Wendy has served in leadership roles in significant Multidis...

Tony Maida counsels health care and life sciences clients on government investigations, regulatory compliance and compliance program development. Having served as a government official, Tony has extensive experience in health care fraud and abuse and compliance issues, including the federal and state Anti-Kickback and Stark Laws and Medicare and Medicaid coverage and payment rules. Tony is a practice area leader for the Healthcare Regulatory & Compliance practice. Read full biography: htt...

Melanie R. Rupert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Melanie R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melanie R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marc Simonetti advises and represents business clients on matters across the United States in all areas of state and local taxation, including income, franchise, sales & use tax, and gross receipts tax. He represents clients in tax controversy matters, advises clients on uncertain tax positions, counsels clients on tax planning engagements, and works with clients on tax policy matters. Marc zealously represents his clients in controversy matters from audit through litigation-defending the...

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...

In the course of your career, you will likely face at least one legal dispute that you can't afford to lose but can't resolve without expert help. To manage the risk successfully, you will need to partner with someone who has the necessary experience, skill, and resources. Many people in your position seek to engage me to do just that. Read on to see why. Trial counsel People who should know have described me as an "incredibly gifted lawyer" (Chambers and Partners) who is "magic in the courtr...

Ronald C. Minkoff is a partner in the Litigation Group and chair of the Professional Responsibility Group. Mr. Minkoff is one of New York State’s leading practitioners in the field of attorney ethics and professional responsibility, representing attorneys in a wide variety of matters including law firm partnership agreements, attorney departures and lateral hires, attorney discipline cases, legal fee disputes and legal malpractice and professional liability cases on behalf of both plain...

When clients face complex state tax controversy issues, they come to Zach Gladney no matter the jurisdiction. Whether he is litigating a high-profile tax case, counseling clients on audits or administrative proceedings, or advising on M&A and restructuring tax issues, Zach’s steady approach puts his clients at ease. Zach is a partner in the firm’s State & Local Tax Group, concentrating his practice on complex state tax controversy in jurisdictions across the country and so...

Mr. Cohen is one of the leading matrimonial lawyers in the United States. He has been counsel in some of the most important equitable distribution and custody matters in New York. Mr. Cohen regularly represents many of the most accomplished individuals and their spouses in the fields of finance, real estate, business, public service and entertainment. Due to Mr. Cohen’s extensive record of accomplishment and reported decisions, he is also frequently called upon to represent individuals ...

Steven M. Charney is Chair of the firm and is regarded as one of the foremost construction lawyers in the United States of America. Steve’s practice includes ongoing representation of contractors that are among the top ten as reported by Engineering News Record. Steve’s background couples extensive academic and hands-on experience in the construction industry with decades of experience in litigating for and providing legal counsel to contractors and developers. Throughout Steve&rs...