Illia Novikov

Steve represents and advises small and medium-sized businesses in all areas of law arising out of their businesses. He has represented clients in cases involving a wide variety of claims, including breach of contract, professional malpractice, personal injury, insurance bad faith, and debt and judgment collection actions.Prior to attending law school Steve obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Entrepreneurial Studies and Business Administration from the Karl Eller School of Entrepreneurial...

Robert M. Kurucza is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Investment Management practice. He is recognized as one of the country’s leading legal advisors in the financial services industry. He has represented major financial services companies, including banks, asset management firms, mutual fund complexes, trust companies, private wealth management firms and securities firms, in connection with a variety of regulatory matters and transactions, as well as litigation and compliance i...

Karin Bohmholdt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Karin practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Karin Bohmholdt since 2023. 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 Karin Bohmholdt is held by other lawyers.

Robert “Mike” Brock is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with 25 years of experience handling high-stakes, bet-the-business litigation. His practice focuses on representing pharmaceuticals and life sciences companies, particularly in product liability and mass tort cases. He has tried cases in a wide range of areas and has represented clients in antitrust, malpractice, toxic tort and securities class action litigation, as well as in other types of cases. Mike is a fellow of the...

Hal N. Beerman is a shareholder in the Real Estate Operations Practice. He focuses his practice on commercial real estate litigation with an emphasis on commercial lease litigation, ownership disputes, construction disputes, party wall issues and mechanic’s liens. Hal also has wide-ranging experience with general commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Concentrations Real estate litigation Construction disputes Complex commercial litigation Premises liability

Mr. Less is the Chair of the Butler Snow Task Force for the Construction Industry and concentrates his practice in all aspects of Construction Law, including drafting and negotiating design contracts, construction contracts, and various other construction industry related agreements. He provides legal problem solving advice to clients while projects are under construction and represents clients in disputes, both in court and alternative dispute resolution.

A compelling and spirited litigator, Gabe P. Wright is the “go-to” attorney for his varied clientele – often handling high stakes and complex litigation. His practice involves handling a wide variety of class action, commercial litigation, and real estate litigation matters — regularly serving as coordinating counsel for his clients. His extensive experience involves representation of clients in both state and federal court throughout California and across the United S...

Michelle Bergeron Spell focuses her practice on estate planning, succession planning and trust and estate administration for domestic and foreign individuals. She has extensive experience in multi-generational estate planning and asset protection. Michelle's clients include high net worth individuals and families for whom she handles such matters as wills, grantor retained interest trusts, generation-skipping trusts, family limited partnerships and living trusts. Michelle has extensive experi...

Joanne T. Blackburn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Joanne T. practices law in Mercer Island, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Joanne T. Blackburn since 2013. 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 Joanne T. Blackburn is held by other lawyers.

Camilo Echavarria is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Camilo practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Camilo Echavarria 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 Camilo Echavarria is held by other lawyers.