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Benjamin Hershkowitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Benjamin, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney Ellyn Hurd is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy. She joined the firm in 2012 and has focused her practice on fighting the opioid epidemic and helping victims of sexual abuse and social media addiction. “My intense focus on procedural matters and evidentiary issues allows the team as a whole to make critical strategic decisions quickly and accurately,” said Ellyn. “It’s grueling but satisfying. We are fighting the good fight.” Before joining the firm, Ell...

Roger S. Kobert is a Partner in Barton’s Litigation Group in New York. As a trial attorney with more than 35 years’ experience, Roger represents foreign and domestic businesses, individuals, and governments in litigation, arbitration, and appeals, leading cross-border, multinational, and domestic dispute resolution teams focused on resolving disputes. Roger handles a wide range of matters, including commercial, financial, and real estate disputes; banking; directors and officers l...

Robin van der Meulen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law. Robin, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gerard Catalanello’s clients rely on him to provide practical counsel while handling their most complex bankruptcy matters. Clients ranging from financial institutions to debtors trust him with Chapter 11 cases with billions of dollars at stake. Gerard is chair of Alston & Bird’s Financial Restructuring & Reorganization Group. He focuses his practice on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights law. He represents lenders, funds, financial institutions, liquidation trusts, equ...

Diana R. Clarkson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Compliance Law. Diana R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Diana R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J. Anthony Terrell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. J. Anthony, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Anthony is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sean E. O'Donnell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Sean E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sean E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jerry Levine concentrates his practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and income and estate taxation. He represents closely held businesses, real estate owners and developers, entertainment and media clients, private investors and entrepreneurs, and executives of publicly held companies. Jerry’s experience encompasses wills and trusts, estate and gift tax audits, valuation of closely held businesses, estate and trust accountings, domicile disputes, Tax Court procee...

Stephen Cerniglia is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Finance & Investment Group. His practice is primarily focused on commercial real estate finance, representing commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, funds, regional and local banks and other financial institutions in a variety of loan transactions—including permanent, bridge and construction loans, mezzanine financings, credit facilities and split loan structures—secured by office buildings, shopp...