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Robert A. Appleby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Robert A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert A. Appleby since 2027. 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 Robert A. Appleby is held by other lawyers.

Simeon H. Baum, President of Resolve Mediation Services, Inc. (www.mediators.com), has successfully mediated over 2,000 disputes. He has been active since 1992 as a neutral in dispute resolution, assuming the roles of mediator, neutral evaluator and arbitrator in a variety of cases, including the highly publicized mediation of the Studio Daniel Libeskind-Silverstein Properties dispute over architectural fees relating to the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site, Trump’s $ 1 billi...

Kelly Jones is passionate about her role at Harris Beach Murtha in New York, New York, where she leads the Medical & Life Sciences Practice Group. With nearly twenty years of dedication, Kelly focuses on defending intricate legal cases across areas such as product liability litigation for defendants, class actions, toxic tort, general liability, and health care litigation. Her extensive practice extends to handling cases as national and regional counsel in multidistrict litigation (MDLs),...

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...

Matthew J. Leeds is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Matthew J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew J. Leeds since 2003. 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 Matthew J. Leeds is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan Schechter is a partner in the Real Estate group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He advises both U.S. and non-U.S. clients with respect to a wide range of domestic and international real estate-related transactions. Jonathan has extensive experience representing private equity investors in connection with the formation of joint ventures and acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, financings and development of real estate and real estate-related assets. Chambers USA, America’s Leading ...

Elai Katz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Antitrust Law. Elai practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Elai Katz since 2016. 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 Elai Katz is held by other lawyers.

Barak A. Wrobel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Barak A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Barak A. Wrobel since 2020. 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 Barak A. Wrobel is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey R. Metz is a partner at Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C . and Chief of the firm’s Appellate Bureau in New York, New York. Since becoming a partner in 2009, Mr. Metz has represented clients in significant New York real estate and real property matters involving residential and commercial disputes. His practice focuses on Real Estate Law , including appellate litigation , complex motion practice, and real property disputes. Mr. Metz has prepared and argued more than 400 appeals, with app...

Michael J. Willemin is a Partner at Wigdor. Michael is a leading plaintiffs’ employment litigation attorney representing clients in numerous high-impact employment matters in federal and state court, as well as in arbitration. Michael’s practice covers counseling and litigation of discrimination cases including sexual harassment, discrimination based on race, gender, pregnancy, disability and age and LGBTQIA+ status, retaliation, defamation, Family and Medical Leave Act, wage and ...