Daniel O. Backer

Tim’s extensive experience includes patent office litigation matters such as patent interference proceedings, Inter Partes Review and reexamination proceedings. He has shaped and executed winning strategies in patent litigations. In helping clients achieve their business goals, Tim devises strategies for maximizing the value of patent portfolios for litigation, licensing or acquisition. He develops and implements strategies for protecting his clients’ key technologies and for avoi...

In his widely respected practice, Joshua Rubenstein, national chair of the firm's Private Wealth practice, brings a variety of important services under one roof for high-net-worth individuals. He offers integrated planning, administration and litigation counseling for individuals, their estates and their businesses, all of it designed to preserve wealth over generations. His advice stretches as far as his clients' financial interests – locally, nationally and globally. Josh is the rare ...

M. Graham Coleman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, Entertainment Law - Theater and Media Law. M. Graham practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized M. Graham Coleman since 2016. 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 M. Graham Coleman is held by o...

Levi W. Barrett is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson's New Jersey and New York offices and serves as Co‑Managing Partner of the New Jersey office, Chair of the firm's Construction Contracts & Risk Management practice the firm’s Data Center practice, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Levi is a nationally recognized construction transactions attorney who advises contractors, construction managers, owners, and developers on the structuring, negotiation, and executi...

Alexis Gruttadauria is an associate in the Trusts and Estates Group. In addition to a traditional trusts and estates practice, Alexis has extensive experience in the areas of elder care, special needs and mental health law. Alexis often gives presentations to other attorneys, community groups and members of the community concerning the importance of proper planning, as well as options when the planning has not been done, in the areas of wealth transfer, elder law, special needs and mental hea...

Gordon Mehler is a white-collar criminal and civil litigator who has over 30 years of experience as a lawyer. This includes more than a decade as a federal prosecutor, where he supervised public corruption cases as Chief of Special Prosecutions. After serving as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., Mr. Mehler moved back to New York to open his own firm in 2000. Mehler Law concentrates on all aspects of white-collar criminal defense as well as regu...

Kenneth K. Yoon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Kenneth K. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth K. Yoon since 2027. 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. Yoon is held by other lawyers.

Steven B. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Steven B. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Steven B. Smith since 2023. 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 Steven B. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Valdi Licul is a Partner at Wigdor LLP. Valdi is a highly accomplished civil rights attorney who has devoted his 25-year career to the representation of plaintiffs in employment and anti-discrimination cases. Valdi has represented numerous high-earning plaintiffs in high-profile, contentious matters involving sexual harassment, discrimination based on sex, pregnancy, race, age, national origin, disability, religion and/or sexual orientation, whistleblower retaliation, executive compensation, ...

Melissa Barahona is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Melissa practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Barahona 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 Melissa Barahona is held by other lawyers.