Debra A. Silverman

Neil V. Carbone is a trusts and estates lawyer handling all aspects of that practice: planning, administration, and litigation. Neil provides sophisticated advice to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, closely-held businesses, trust companies, banks, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and foundations and other institutions. He regularly appears before the Surrogate’s Courts and other courts throughout New York, as well as the United States Tax Court. Neil is a trusted professional who pri...

Aaron E. Zerykier is a commercial litigation attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing businesses and professionals in complex disputes. Based in Uniondale, New York, he practices with Rivkin Radler LLP and represents clients in federal and state courts throughout New York. Aaron’s work includes matters involving construction disputes, business dissolutions, shareholder and partnership disputes, real estate conflicts, and business tort claims. A significant portion of ...

James B. Baydar, Esq. is a Partner at the law firm of Pegalis Law Group, LLC. He has 30 years of medical malpractice litigation experience including obstetrical, birth trauma, surgical, neurological, cancer and orthopedic cases. He has represented clients in all phases of litigation, from pre-trial through post-trial proceedings. Mr. Baydar’s work and representation of clients has resulted in millions of dollars of recovery in settlements and verdicts. He advocates for clients through c...

Stuart I. Gordon is a partner in Rivkin Radler LLP ’s Bankruptcy Practice Group and focuses his practice on bankruptcy, corporate reorganization, and related litigation matters. Based in Uniondale, New York, he represents a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions, insurance companies, real estate owners and developers, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, restaurants, physicians and medical practices, non-profit organizations, unions, and health and welfare funds. ...

Robert Sullivan, the firm’s senior member, is one of America’s top trial lawyers and an advocate with an unparalleled reputation for defending the public interest and championing equal justice under the law. For more than 40 years, he has been trying cases that have had a substantial impact not only for clients but also on the law itself. He has been an instrumental figure in developing and expanding the law of negligence. His skill was evident from the beginning. Mr. Sullivan joi...

Michelle E. Espey advises individuals, partnerships, businesses and not-for-profit corporations with respect to the application and interpretation of tax policies and laws. Her cases often involve novel, complex problems for which she provides strategic planning and analysis. Clients and colleagues frequently seek Michelle’s counsel with respect to the tax consequences of various transactions and the related tax reporting and compliance obligations. Michelle is a versatile lawyer who is...

Michelle Jablonsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Elder Law. Michelle practices law in Islandia, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Jablonsky 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 Michelle Jablonsky is held by other lawyers.

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

Adam G. Guttell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Adam G. practices law in Melville, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Adam G. Guttell 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 Adam G. Guttell is held by other lawyers.

Michael Sahn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Michael practices law in Uniondale, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Sahn 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 Michael Sahn is held by other lawyers.