Douglas J. Lustig

Jennifer L. Berrios is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jennifer L., who practices law in Victor, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Todd Bullard is a Pittsford, New York-based attorney at Harris Beach Murtha, focusing on municipal law. He represents local entities such as counties, cities, and school districts in litigation defense and operational matters. His expertise extends to advising on commercial contracts and public and private project procurements.

Richard A. Kroll, Esq. has an active practice in the area of Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate. He is past or current member of the Special Needs Alliance, the Trusts and Estates sections of the New York State Bar Association, Monroe County Bar Associations, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the Estate Planning Council of Rochester. A graduate of Brighton High School, Hobart College, Suffolk University Law School (where he was editor-in-chief of its Law Review) and Harvard L...

Based in Pittsford, New York, Neal Slifkin at Harris Beach Murtha focuses on copyright law, litigation involving intellectual property, patent law, and trademark law. With extensive experience across United States District Courts including Western, Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York, Neal is well-versed in handling complex intellectual property issues, such as patent, trademark, copyright, and trade dress disputes. Neal's practice involves supporting clients across diverse ...

Carolyn Nussbaum is a partner in the Commercial Litigation group, and a member of the Securities and Governance Litigation team as well as the Class Action team. Carolyn represents companies and their management and leaders who confront business disputes. She is also the Managing Partner for the Rochester office of the firm, where she oversees policies impacting nearly 300 employees. What do you focus on? I concentrate my commercial litigation practice in four main specialized areas, using mo...

Kyle D. Gooch is a seasoned attorney at Harris Beach Murtha, located in Pittsford, New York. His practice is concentrated in complex commercial litigation, appellate practice, and litigation involving environmental matters. Kyle handles diverse cases, including consumer class actions, trademark infringement, false advertising disputes, and more. He has extensive experience representing clients in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products, food and beverage, and finan...

Rick’s practice is focused on representing companies and individuals involved in complex litigation matters. Rick is experienced in a variety of high-stakes litigation areas, including complex commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, securities claims and derivative litigation, fiduciary obligations, and corporate governance disputes. Rick has handled all phases of complex litigation from investigation through trial and appeal, as well as in arbitration and mediation. Ri...

Matthew A. Ryen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Matthew A., who practices law in Rochester, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

“I am in awe of the dedication, passion and talent of our provider clients. While the landscape keeps shifting, they are steadfast in their commitment to deliver quality care. To be of greater support to my clients, my goal is to view the industry through their lens.” A litigator with extensive experience, Heidi represents hospitals, health care providers, nursing homes, residential treatment facilities, licensed professionals and insurance companies in state and federal court and...

Chris handles a broad range of administrative proceedings, medical malpractice cases, and commercial disputes on behalf of hospitals and other health care providers. He appears before the NYS Department of Health on behalf of clients, and has extensive trial and appellate experience before both federal and state courts. He also regularly counsels hospitals and other health care clients on risk management and regulatory compliance matters.