Deborah A. Scalise

Martin T. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Martin T. practices law in Pearl River, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Martin T. Johnson since 1997. 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 Martin T. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Russell is an aggressive strategist who leverages decades of trial experience to win big for his clients. He takes a deep personal interest in his clients and zealously advocates for them to obtain the most favorable dispute resolution for each set of circumstances. Russell Yankwitt is one of Westchester County’s most highly respected attorneys, known for his impressive track record of case wins in the courthouse, in private arbitration and at the settlement table. Unlike many litigator...

Alicia is an experienced litigator who represents clients in all areas of commercial and civil litigation, including complex contract disputes , corporate dissolution proceedings and business divorces , shareholder derivative actions, employment disputes, premises liability, insurance coverage matters , and others. Alicia also defends small and mid-sized businesses in lawsuits filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act. In her more than a decade of private practice, Alicia has been a pro...

Susan D. Friedfel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Susan D. practices law in White Plains, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Susan D. Friedfel since 2025. 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 Susan D. Friedfel is held by other lawyers.

Dina S. Kaplan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Dina S. practices law in White Plains, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Dina S. Kaplan since 2025. 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 Dina S. Kaplan is held by other lawyers.

Joseph J. DiPalma is a principal in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and is a co-leader of Jackson Lewis' Practicing and Parenting resource group. He represents employers of varying sizes and industries in a wide range of labor and employment matters, including collective bargaining, union grievances, employment litigation and traditional labor matters. Joseph is a member of the firm’s Disability, Leave and Health Management Practice Group. He focuses a large par...

Ben is the consummate trial attorney: A masterful storyteller who distills even the most complex set of facts and legal principles into highly persuasive written and oral advocacy. And he does it all in the singular service of his clients. Benjamin Allee represents clients in criminal investigations and prosecutions and in civil litigation. He joined Yankwitt LLP after serving more than a decade as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorn...

Katherine A. Chesnut is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Katherine A. practices law in White Plains, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine A. Chesnut since 2025. 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 Katherine A. Chesnut is held by other lawyers.

Robert B. Gibson is a partner at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach. He represents some of the nation’s largest healthcare systems in high exposure malpractice cases. Mr. Gibson is a seasoned trial lawyer with more than 25 years of experience and has handled complex jury trials involving a wide scope of medical specialties. He has developed a particular focus in defending some of the most prominent orthopedic surgeons in the country including for what is widely considered the premier o...

Kelly Jines is Senior Counsel with Florentino & Grimshaw LLC , a women-owned, boutique, management-side labor and employment law firm that provides businesses and non-profit organizations with strategic and commercial advice. The firm advises private foundations, Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, start-ups, and others as they navigate the complex world of labor and employment compliance, including HR matters. Kelly's practice focuses on Employment Law - Management . She advises employer...