Eric W. Hilfers

Carol M. Kaplan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television and Entertainment Law - Theater. Carol M., 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 Carol M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason R. Lilien is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Nonprofit / Charities Law. Jason R., 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 Jason R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph Drayton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Joseph, 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 Joseph is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Richard Zielinski, who practices in Boston and New York, is a nationally known ‘bet the company’ trial lawyer who handles a wide range of complex, high-stakes commercial litigation. He is also known for his specific expertise in legal malpractice defense. According to Chambers USA, Richard is ‘very smart, thorough and knowledgeable. ’ Clients say he is ‘fantastic on his feet’ and ‘thinks seven steps ahead of everyone else.’ He has extensive tria...

Michela has dedicated her career to mastering the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code as they relate to tax-exempt bonds. She has represented issuers, underwriters and borrowers in all manner of borrowings, including advance refundings, commercial paper programs and certificates of participation, among others. She has also successfully represented conduit borrowers and issuers in connection with IRS tax compliance audits and the IRS Voluntary Closing Agreement Program. Working in the area...

Richard L. Steer is a partner in Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Labor and Employment Group. Rich defends and counsels employers, insurance companies, and their policyholders in employment discrimination, labor and housing discrimination disputes. With his depth and breadth of experience, he helps clients make informed and practical business decisions. Rich has acted as trial counsel in significant employment discrimination cases for Fortune 500 companies and public sector jurisdictions. ...

Peter Baumgaertner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Public Finance Law. Peter, 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 Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alan D. Halperin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Alan D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alan D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael P. Frankfurt, a Partner Emeritus, is retired from the firm. He was one of the founding partners of Frankfurt Kurnit, one of the pre-eminent media and entertainment law firms in the United States. During his long career, he represented advertising agencies, commercial film, television, publishing, graphic and fine arts and new media companies, and represented and counseled executives and talent in those and other businesses. He also lectured often at various conferences and schools, in...