David R. Rothfeld

Steven J. Friedman advises employers on a variety of aspects of employee benefits law, including: The structuring and implementation of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans Welfare and fringe benefits programs Early retirement programs Severance plans He also has extensive experience counseling employers on Employee Retirement Income Security Act and tax compliance issues related to employee benefits plans, dealing with the governmental agencies that regulate such plans and construing...

Bruce G. Paulsen is co-chair of Seward & Kissel’s Litigation Group, chair of the Sanctions Practice Group and has been a partner since 2002. He was named as one of the global Top 10 Maritime Lawyers by Lloyd’s List, in December 2020, and Legal500 2020 reported that Bruce’s “knowledge of this complex industry is unparalleled.” Bruce specializes in handling complex commercial and maritime disputes. Bruce handles finance and securities-related disputes in the sh...

Todd E. Freed is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Todd E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Todd E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregory I. Rasin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Gregory I., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 1989. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael J. Frevola is a litigator specializing in the areas of admiralty and commercial litigation. He has tried cases, argued motions and briefed and argued appeals before federal and state courts. He has represented clients in federal mediations and maritime and commercial arbitrations and has conducted shipboard and overseas investigations in support of maritime litigation and to perform owners' due diligence. In the admiralty and maritime field, Mr. Frevola focuses on Rule B maritime atta...

Scott Weingaertner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Scott, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nichole D. Cortese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Nichole D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nichole D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carolyn J. Casselman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Theater. Carolyn J., 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 Carolyn J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve Crimmins defends clients in investigations, litigation, ADR and settlement negotiations involving the Securities and Exchange Commission and other financial services regulators. He also litigates private securities and other commercial cases, leads internal investigations, and counsels on financial regulatory matters. In addition to client representation, he chairs securities bar groups and has testified twice before Congress on SEC-related issues. He writes, speaks on professional pane...

Charles S. Sims is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - First Amendment and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Charles S., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.