Howard Stein

Denise Pursley leads Nixon Peabody’s national Real Estate practice, which encompasses Nixon Peabody’s real estate, affordable housing, environmental and land use practices. As practice group leader, Denise is responsible for managing and setting strategy for the group and its industry teams. Denise advises on all aspects of commercial real estate, real estate finance, development, land-use and environmental law. She works with national company owners and operators, institutional i...

Wendy Hoey Sheinberg is a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York and a member of the firm’s Elder Law and Trusts & Estates Practice Groups . Her practice focuses on elder law, guardianship, special needs planning, trust and estate planning, and trust and estate administration. Wendy advises individuals and families on planning strategies that address long-term care considerations, asset protection, and the orderly administration of estates. She regularly assists clients...

Peter Hoffman possesses extensive experience accumulated over 28 years in the health care law sector, providing dedicated representation to a diverse array of clients in Uniondale, New York. His practice areas include assisting hospitals, physicians, health homes, home care providers, nursing homes, urgent care centers, clinical laboratories, managed long-term care plans, and durable medical equipment suppliers, among other health care entities. Peter is adept at creating and implementing com...

Kathryn J. Russo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kathryn J. practices law in Melville, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn J. Russo since 2018. 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 J. Russo is held by other lawyers.

Benjamin Geizhals concentrates his practice in the counseling and representation of healthcare providers in transactional and regulatory matters. His clients include healthcare companies, doctors, dentists, other healthcare practitioners, nursing homes, medical billing and practice management companies. In addition to negotiation and documentation of mergers and acquisitions of practices, and corporate, partnership and employment relationship issues, Mr. Geizhals provides guidance on corporat...

Michael Sahn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Michael practices law in Uniondale, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Sahn 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 Michael Sahn is held by other lawyers.

Aaron E. Zerykier is a commercial litigation attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing businesses and professionals in complex disputes. Based in Uniondale, New York, he practices with Rivkin Radler LLP and represents clients in federal and state courts throughout New York. Aaron’s work includes matters involving construction disputes, business dissolutions, shareholder and partnership disputes, real estate conflicts, and business tort claims. A significant portion of ...

Matthew V. Spero is a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, and a member of the firm’s Bankruptcy , Corporate , and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. He represents debtors, creditors, creditors’ committees, lenders, principals, and landlords in business reorganizations, restructurings, acquisitions, liquidations, and out-of-court workouts. His practice includes matters before the Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Matt advises...

John P. McEntee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. John P. practices law in Uniondale, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John P. McEntee 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 John P. McEntee is held by other lawyers.

John T. Bauer has more than 24 years of experience representing and advising employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. His practice includes: Wage and hour compliance Employment discrimination and harassment issues Labor relations, collective bargaining and other union/management issues Wrongful termination Personnel policy review and development Employee discharge and discipline Employment contracts Restrictive covenants and trade secrets Mergers, sales and acquisitions of busine...