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John J. Porta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. John J., who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam Hurwitz brings over 38 years of litigation experience to The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., where he dedicates his career to seeking justice for those who have suffered significant injuries. A natural problem solver and skilled debater, Adam views personal injury law as the perfect avenue to combine his talents while making a profound impact on his clients’ lives. Adam has successfully handled numerous challenging cases, each leaving a lasting impression. He recalls representing the fami...

David J. Dean, who joined the Firm over 15 years ago as a nationally recognized trial attorney, is responsible for trying some of our largest and often most challenging and complex cases. David J. Dean is a senior trial attorney on all matters in the Firm’s practice. Mr. Dean was the Chief Trial Counsel for the plaintiffs in the Agent Orange Class Action, representing more than two million Vietnam Veterans in their claims against seven chemical companies. His work was described in publi...

Michael Daab is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Michael, who practices law in Garden City, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Felicia Pasculli concentrates in the areas of elder law, special needs law and trusts and estates. The American Bar Association-accredited National Elder Law Foundation named Felicia a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), where she is one of only approximately 500 nationwide. Felicia chose to focus on elder law after seeing how our culture’s bureaucratic system failed her own mother and father, both of whom suffered from dementia. She has since devoted her career advocating for the righ...

Kevin P. Mulry is a litigator handling all aspects of civil litigation through trial and appeal. Kevin's practice focuses primarily on commercial litigation, health law litigation, and government investigations and litigation, and he serves as the firm's General Counsel. Kevin has tried cases involving commercial and health law disputes, trade secrets and royalties, employment discrimination, criminal forfeiture, tort, medical malpractice, and environmental law. He has also argued numerous ap...

Alan has represented insurance companies in coverage matters for more than 30 years, successfully resolving more than 100 major claims involving the environment, energy, policyholder-owned insurers, and other complex issues. He also writes insurance policies. Alan frequently speaks on insurance coverage for the American Bar Association (ABA), the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), and other leading professional and insurance industry organizations. He co-chaired the FDCC&rsqu...

Michael Schnipper represents clients in all types of corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital and joint ventures. He has a depth of experience in the health care, life sciences and technology industries. What do you focus on? Mergers and Acquisition I represent both buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of businesses in a wide range of industries including health services, life sciences, food and beverage and technology. Most recently, I...

Denise Pursley leads Nixon Peabody’s national Real Estate practice, which encompasses Nixon Peabody’s real estate, affordable housing, environmental and land use practices. As practice group leader, Denise is responsible for managing and setting strategy for the group and its industry teams. Denise advises on all aspects of commercial real estate, real estate finance, development, land-use and environmental law. She works with national company owners and operators, institutional i...

Tara Eyer Daub is a litigation attorney in Nixon Peabody’s Labor & Employment group. She represents employers in trial and appellate court litigation; governmental investigations; labor relations negotiations, disputes and union representation proceedings; and providing strategic and compliance counseling relating to employment decisions and policies, for union and non-union employers. What do you focus on? I have extensive experience representing hospitals and other health care ind...