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Bruce Wexler's experience is in estate planning for a diverse group of individuals including estate administration, estate litigation, business succession planning, and corporate and tax matters. He designs and implements estate plans using the various techniques available through a will and various types of inter vivos trusts to minimize the ultimate estate tax payable. His extensive drafting experience includes wills, trusts, prenuptial agreements, stock purchase agreements and shareholders...

Mark H. Leeds is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Mark H. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Mark H. Leeds since 2010. 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 Mark H. Leeds is held by other lawyers.

Howard Schiffman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Howard practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Howard Schiffman since 2007. 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 Howard Schiffman is held by other lawyers.

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Victor Pasternack is Of Counsel and managing partner emeritus of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP in New York, New York. The firm represents individuals in workers' compensation , Social Security Disability , civil service disability pension matters , and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs . Mr. Pasternack has more than four decades of legal experience representing injured workers and individuals seeking benefits after workplace and other serious injuries. Through...

Ana Vermal is a partner in the Litigation Department and co-head of the firm’s International Arbitration Group. Ana Vermal is a seasoned quadrilingual lawyer with extensive experience in both common law and civil law. With over 20 years of experience, she represents corporations from around the world on complex arbitrations arising from cross-border business transactions including acquisitions, joint ventures, distribution and licensing agreements. Ana handles arbitral proceedings under...

Heath B. Kushnick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Heath B. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Heath B. Kushnick 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 Heath B. Kushnick is held by other lawyers.

Michael A. Fruhling is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Fruhling since 2017. 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 A. Fruhling is held by other l...

Lisa A. Alter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Entertainment Law - Music. Lisa A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa A. Alter since 2021. 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 Lisa A. Alter is held by other lawyers.

Richard Levan represents clients in securities litigation, white collar enforcement matters, and government investigations . Based in New York, New York, he serves clients through Dailey LLP and brings more than forty years of experience handling complex civil, criminal, and regulatory proceedings involving the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the PCAOB, state securities and insurance agencies, and self-regulatory organizations including FINRA. His reco...