Gidon Weinstock

Hugo P. Arza is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Hugo P., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hugo P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laurie Styka Bloom represents clients in complex and commercial litigation as well as environmental based litigation claims. What do you focus on? I use my 30 years of litigation and environmental law experience to assist my clients in solving their disputes efficiently and effectively. My practice is focused on litigation arising out of environmental issues, such as alternative energy, cell tower siting and land use as well as commercial and products liability/personal injury issues. Environ...

Alexandra Ifrah is a partner in the Employee Benefits Practice Group of Friday, Eldredge & Clark and serves on the firm's Management Committee. Since joining the firm in 1999, Alexandra has concentrated her practice on the representation of employers from a myriad of industries in complex employee benefits, taxation and executive compensation matters. Alexandra has extensive experience in the design, implementation, compliance and administration of tax-qualified retirement plans (includin...

James P. Durling is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Trade and Finance Law. James P., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason D. Russell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Securities and Sports Law. Jason D., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sean Kulka is a partner in the firm's Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group. He focuses on bankruptcy and commercial litigation and has extensive experience counseling debtors, creditors’ committees, secured and unsecured creditors, landlords, and fiduciaries through intricate legal matters. Sean has handled some of the most significant Chapter 11 cases across the country, including the historic Enron examination. His experience spans a multitude of industries, includi...

Angel Berbarie is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano. With over 22 years practicing exclusively in family law, Angel has been named to Best Lawyers in America (2021–2026), Texas Super Lawyers (2022–2026), Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star (2012–2018), D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas (2026), and LawDragon's 500 Leading Family Lawyers (2025–2026). She is a Certified Mediator through t...

Leslie Smith is a litigation partner and was a long-time member of the Firm’s Global Management Committee. She concentrates her practice in the areas of antitrust, class action, and consumer fraud litigation. The Legal 500 stated that Leslie has a ‘good strategic approach’, ‘demonstrates personal commitment to the company’s cause’ and ‘acquires and deploys the best firm talent appropriately’. Leslie is highlighted as “2017 Life Science Sta...

Christopher Selman is a highly experienced attorney whose practice focuses on construction, energy, and government contracts. He represents clients across the United States and internationally, including public and private owners, developers, EPC contractors, general and specialty contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, construction managers, and design professionals. His work spans a wide range of public and private projects, from large-scale infrastructure and energy faciliti...

Al Smith, a partner in the firm's Business practice, has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of commercial and finance transactions, bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization. He works with numerous companies, including, The Boeing Company, Weinstein Beverage Company, and various private equity funds, on financing and transactional matters. He has represented, among others, London Fog Group, Troutman's Emporium, Vanalco, Vann's, Jore Corporation, and Pederson's Fryer Farms as Chapt...