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Brian Shoot is a member of the firm and an appellate specialist who has argued some 250 cases in appellate courts throughout New York. He is admitted to a variety of courts, including the United States Supreme Court, and his experience has made him a sought-after expert by members of the bar on appellate issues. He is a member of the Office of Court Administration’s Advisory Committee on Civil Practice, which advises the state courts on the potential changes in matters of civil procedur...

Claude M. Millman is a former Assistant United States Attorney (S.D.N.Y.) and New York City government contracting chief who litigates complex commercial disputes; advises clients on government procurement and contracting, land use, and environmental issues; and handles internal investigations and white-collar defense. Formerly a partner at Proskauer Rose LLP, Mr. Millman joined Kostelanetz LLP in 2011. Mr. Millman came to Kostelanetz to lead the firm's commercial civil litigation efforts. He...

Stephen F. Arcano, a corporate partner in Skadden’s New York office, concentrates primarily in mergers and acquisi­tions and other corporate matters. Mr. Arcano is practice leader of the firm’s New York Mergers and Acquisitions Group. Mr. Arcano has worked on a variety of high-profile mergers and acquisi­tions representing acquirers, sellers and targets, including Mobil Corporation in its merger with Exxon Corporation; XTO Energy in its acquisition by Exxon Mobil Corporation; Gile...

Levi W. Barrett is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson's New Jersey and New York offices and serves as Co‑Managing Partner of the New Jersey office, Chair of the firm's Construction Contracts & Risk Management practice the firm’s Data Center practice, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Levi is a nationally recognized construction transactions attorney who advises contractors, construction managers, owners, and developers on the structuring, negotiation, and executi...

Edgar N. Romano is the managing partner of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP in New York, New York. He represents injured workers and individuals in matters involving workers’ compensation and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs . His practice focuses on helping workers obtain benefits and pursuing claims related to workplace injuries, occupational diseases , and exposure to hazardous substances . Mr. Romano earned his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Bra...

Michelle V. Kelban P.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michelle V. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle V. Kelban P.C. 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 V. Kelban P.C. is held by other lawyers.

Steven C. Russo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Steven C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Steven C. Russo 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 Steven C. Russo is held by other lawyers.

Natalie Youkel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Natalie practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Natalie Youkel 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 Natalie Youkel is held by other lawyers.

David S. Baxter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. David S. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David S. Baxter 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 David S. Baxter is held by other lawyers.

Kristin, a partner in the Firm’s Business Restructuring practice, represents clients in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. She concentrates her practice in commercial bankruptcy and insolvency matters, creditors’ rights, out-of-court workouts and restructurings and financial services litigation. Kristin is a co-Managing Partner of the Firm’s New York office and a member of the Firm-wide Management Committee. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/going-kristin-k/