Eric W. Hager

Yariv C. Ben-Ari is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leisure and Hospitality Law. Yariv C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Yariv C. Ben-Ari 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 Yariv C. Ben-Ari is held by other lawyers.

Law Practice J. Bruce Maffeo is the co-chair of the Criminal Defense law practice in the New York City office of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. Mr. Maffeo joined the firm as a member in January 2007 and represents individuals and organizations charged with crimes and regulatory offenses before the state and federal courts. He has litigated cases involving public corruption, securities fraud, tax evasion, and RICO. Among other matters, he successfully argued to limit the use of the f...

Jim Johnston helps sports, entertainment and media clients venture outside their comfort zone and into uncharted territory. By understanding their business goals and managing their risk, he’s cleared paths for clients to invest in film and television programs, launch streaming services, and sponsor sports arenas with worldwide audiences. Fledgling sports leagues turn to him for airtight media, sponsorship and facility partner agreements to get their brands off the ground. Jim’s cl...

Steve Crimmins defends clients in investigations, litigation, ADR and settlement negotiations involving the Securities and Exchange Commission and other financial services regulators. He also litigates private securities and other commercial cases, leads internal investigations, and counsels on financial regulatory matters. In addition to client representation, he chairs securities bar groups and has testified twice before Congress on SEC-related issues. He writes, speaks on professional pane...

Charles A. Weiss is a partner in Holland & Knight's New York office and head of the New York Intellectual Property Group. He concentrates his practice on technology-driven litigation, counseling and transactions, primarily in the pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology areas. He also counsels clients on questions of patent validity and infringement, and provides a litigator's perspective on prosecution matters. Mr. Weiss litigates patent, trade secret, license and false advertising cas...

Edward A. Vergara is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Edward A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Edward A. Vergara since 2026. 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 Edward A. Vergara is held by other lawyers.

Denise L. Iocco's practice focuses primarily on estate and gift tax planning, charitable giving, and trust and estate administration. Ms. Iocco advises high net-worth individuals and families in all aspects of estate planning. She has extensive experience in developing tax-advantageous transfers, as well as advising fiduciaries in connection with the management of estates and trusts. Ms. Iocco is often called upon in situations where sophisticated and sensitive planning is necessitated by mul...

John L. Gardiner is co-head of Skadden’s International Litigation and Arbitration Group. He concentrates his practice in the resolution of complex, high exposure, multijurisdictional disputes before federal and state courts, as well as leading arbitral institutions. Mr. Gardiner was selected for inclusion in Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2013 and 2014. He repeatedly has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America , the International Who’s Who of Co...

David M. Grill focuses his practice on representing major real estate owners, developers, and contractors in complex commercial, construction, surety, lien law, and property litigation. Based in New York, New York, David has more than 20 years of experience handling matters involving Construction Law and Litigation – Construction on behalf of clients throughout the region. As an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP , he has litigated and arbitrated hundreds of real property and construction-...

Harvey M. Stone co-founded Schlam Stone & Dolan, LLP, served as Managing Partner for most of its first forty years, and is currently Co-managing Partner. He has represented hundreds of clients, including business executives, lawyers, doctors, and corporations, in a broad range of civil and criminal matters. His vast appellate experience in the federal government and then in private practice has included cases before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for t...