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Kevin Berry is a shareholder in the Mass Tort/Class Action group at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Over the last 34 years, he has represented more than 5,000 victims of occupational and environmental injuries in New York and New Jersey, including those caused by asbestos, lead, toxic chemicals, and defective equipment. In addition to representing various tradespeople, Mr. Berry also represents individuals who have been injured by defective pharmaceutical products and dangerous consumer ...

Richard Min is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Richard practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Min 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 Richard Min is held by other lawyers.

Felice B. Ekelman is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and a former member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Felice approaches the attorney-client relationship as a business partnership, and clients rely on her to develop both legal and business strategies and when necessary to litigate “bet the company” cases. Felice is the co-author of Thrive with a Hybrid Workplace: Step by Step Guidance from the Experts , published by Rowman and Lit...

David C. Djaha is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. David C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David C. Djaha since 2015. 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 David C. Djaha is held by other lawyers.

Lawrence I. Fox was a partner for over twenty-two years at McDermott Will & Emery and retired on December 31, 2012. When he was at the Firm he was a member of the Distribution Law & Strategies Group and was also the head of the Antitrust and Competition practice of the Firm’s New York office. He has represented clients in handling investigations, litigations and trials commenced by private plaintiffs as well as federal and state antitrust authorities. Larry’s litigation an...

Caroline Krauss is a fierce advocate for individuals in all matrimonial and family law matters, from pre-nuptial agreements to custody trials. She often protects the interests of clients whose legal issues are complicated by their significant assets and heightened public profiles. For more than 25 years, Caroline has focused exclusively on matrimonial and family law, earning widespread praise in the area, including designation as a Trailblazer by The National Law Journal. Appreciating the int...

Steven Messina is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Steven practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Steven Messina 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 Steven Messina is held by other lawyers.

Clifford A. Meirowitz’s practice concentrates on elder law, estate planning, estate litigation, asset protection, wills, trusts, advanced directives, guardianship, Medicaid planning, persons with disabilities, administration, probate and related litigation. He is a founding member of NY Presbyterian Hospital’s Planned Giving Advisory Council, was a member of the Professional Advisors Council of the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, an adjunct professor at NYU’s School of...

Ian M. Schwartz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Ian M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ian M. Schwartz since 2026. 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 Ian M. Schwartz is held by other lawyers.

John L. Gardiner is co-head of Skadden’s International Litigation and Arbitration Group. He concentrates his practice in the resolution of complex, high exposure, multijurisdictional disputes before federal and state courts, as well as leading arbitral institutions. Mr. Gardiner was selected for inclusion in Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2013 and 2014. He repeatedly has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America , the International Who’s Who of Co...