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Glenn Siegel has decades of experience handling high-level bankruptcies and counseling major stakeholders and clients on all sides of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. Glenn represents shareholders, bondholders, indenture trustees, creditor committees, secured creditors, debtors, and other participants in bankruptcy and workout matters. He frequently lectures on issues pertaining to public debt holders, including claims trading, second lien loans, and subordination. He also frequently aut...

Erica Berthou P.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Erica practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Erica Berthou P.C. 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 Erica Berthou P.C. is held by other lawyers.

Melissa Barahona is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Melissa practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Barahona since 2024. 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 Melissa Barahona is held by other lawyers.

Jordan A. Ziegler is a senior partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP in New York, New York. He represents clients in workers’ compensation , personal injury , and Social Security Disability matters, as well as civil service disability retirement pension claims involving the New York City, New York State, and local retirement systems. His practice also includes Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mr. Ziegler serves as chair of the firm’s Civil Serv...

Ira G. Bogner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Ira G. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ira G. Bogner since 2012. 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 Ira G. Bogner is held by other lawyers.

Lawrence A. Ceriello is a partner in the firm's Real Estate Group. Mr. Ceriello advises commercial lenders, investment banks, life insurers, hedge funds and other institutional investors in connection with major real estate transactions, particularly those involving complex debt financings and securitizations. He has nearly three decades of experience originating mortgage loans secured by large commercial real estate projects including shopping centers, hotels, office buildings, industrial bu...

Eric Gingold is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Eric practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Gingold 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 Eric Gingold is held by other lawyers.

Craig R. Benson has been representing private and public sector employers nationwide in all types of employment litigation for more than 25 years. His wealth of practical experience, coupled with his insight and legal creativity, results in the vigorous and meticulous representation of management's interests. From the courtroom to the boardroom to the negotiating table, Craig brings the same pragmatic bottom-line approach and has built his reputation on both his 24/7 accessibility and his abi...

Mark’s practice is focused on domestic and international private client matters for affluent individuals and their families. His clients include entrepreneurs, corporate executives, family offices, real estate developers, business owners and investment bankers, as well as artists, writers, collectors and philanthropists. He has more than twenty years experience in all aspects of estate and gift planning for individuals and families, many with complex multi-generational or multi-jurisdic...

Real Estate Practice co-chair Mark Maltz advises on all facets of complex commercial leasing arrangements, acquisitions, dispositions, financings and construction-related agreements. Representing building owners and tenants in the financial services, technology, professional services, private equity and communication industries, Mark counsels Fortune 100 companies, some of the country’s biggest law firms, and single-office tenants. He also represents high net worth individuals in reside...