Howard M. Goldwasser

Michael Sullivan is a Senior Trial Partner at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP with more than 25 years of experience litigating and trying cases to verdict throughout New York State. Mr. Sullivan joined HPMB in 2000, became a Partner in the firm in 2004 and has been a member of the firm's Executive Committee since 2014. Mr. Sullivan represents several of the premier medical centers and health systems in the United States, and he specializes in defending those institutions and individu...

Sheldon Chanales is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Sheldon practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Sheldon Chanales 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 Sheldon Chanales is held by other lawyers.

With a focus on land use, environmental law and litigation, Rick Leland represents real estate developers, universities, hospitals, non-profit organizations, and industrial companies on the environmental aspects of real estate transactions, development, and land use. Rick’s work has been central in gaining approvals for – or defending lawsuits against – multiple billion dollar developments. He works with clients nationwide on a range of matters, including environmental impac...

Richard Levan represents clients in securities litigation, white collar enforcement matters, and government investigations . Based in New York, New York, he serves clients through Dailey LLP and brings more than forty years of experience handling complex civil, criminal, and regulatory proceedings involving the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the PCAOB, state securities and insurance agencies, and self-regulatory organizations including FINRA. His reco...

Courtney E. McGuinn, Co-Chair of the Women’s Initiative, concentrates her practice on virtually all aspects of commercial real estate, including financing, acquisition and development. She has experience with restructuring and modifying distressed loans and drafting multi-party loan agreements and modifications. Courtney represents institutional lenders and investment banks in various aspects of loan origination for all types of commercial real estate financing, including hotel, multi-f...

Sandra Viana is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Sandra practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Sandra Viana 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 Sandra Viana is held by other lawyers.

Luise A. Barrack is Special Counsel in the Litigation Department at Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in New York, New York. She served as Managing Member of the firm from 2010 through 2020, during a period of significant growth for the firm. In 2018, the firm received the “Litigation Department of the Year: Real Estate” award from the New York Law Journal . Ms. Barrack represents clients in complex real estate and commercial litigation matters and is known for providing practical couns...

Michael P. Kessler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Michael P. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael P. Kessler since 2010. 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 Michael P. Kessler ...

Scott is co-chair of the firm's Private Capital Funds and Secondaries and Liquidity Solutions Practices. He has extensive experience representing U.S. and non-U.S. private fund sponsors in the structuring, establishment, and operation of their funds. He has formed buyout, growth capital, energy and infrastructure, real estate, and venture capital funds ranging in size from US$50M to over US$15B of committed capital. Learn more about their practice.

Kathryn A. Kelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Kathryn A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn A. Kelly 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 Kathryn A. Kelly is held by other lawyers.