Howard J. Shire

Jake Levy is the founder of Levy Law. Jake’s practice encompasses a broad range of transactions in the entertainment and media industries, with an emphasis on television, motion picture, podcast, book publishing, celebrity branding/endorsement and music matters. He represents both individuals and companies, including award-winning documentary and narrative filmmakers, directors, series creators, producers, literary authors, talent and broadcast journalists, as well as leading production...

Betty Santangelo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Betty, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Betty is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Neil H. Abramson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Neil H., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Neil H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joshua Brody’s practice focuses primarily on general corporate restructuring and bankruptcy matters. He represents creditors’ committees, debtors, bondholders, distressed investors, indenture trustees, bank groups, lenders and other parties in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, out-of-court restructurings, acquisitions and other distressed situations. Mr. Brody advises hedge funds and other financial institutions on the rights and remedies of various debt holders and in understandin...

Bryan Chegwidden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mutual Funds Law. Bryan, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew Morrison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Andrew, 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 Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Donald P. Blydenburgh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Donald P., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Donald P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian G. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Brian G., 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 Brian G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian W. Kniesly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Brian W., 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 Brian W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael provides 24/7 service and pragmatic advice to clients – managers, human resources professionals and in-house employment counsel. He assists clients with human resources issues, including decisions concerning hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, and leaves. As a highly-experienced employment law trial lawyer, Michael has successfully defended clients in scores of individual, class and collective actions; hundreds of mediations and arbitration proceedings; and achieved multip...