James P. O'Brien

Daniel S.W. Choi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Daniel S.W., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel S.W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edward A. Vergara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Edward A., 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 Edward A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelly Kotliar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Kelly, 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 Kelly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew J. Levine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Andrew J., 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 J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris handles a broad range of administrative proceedings, medical malpractice cases, and commercial disputes on behalf of hospitals and other health care providers. He appears before the NYS Department of Health on behalf of clients, and has extensive trial and appellate experience before both federal and state courts. He also regularly counsels hospitals and other health care clients on risk management and regulatory compliance matters.

Kyle D. Gooch is a seasoned attorney at Harris Beach Murtha, located in Pittsford, New York. His practice is concentrated in complex commercial litigation, appellate practice, and litigation involving environmental matters. Kyle handles diverse cases, including consumer class actions, trademark infringement, false advertising disputes, and more. He has extensive experience representing clients in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products, food and beverage, and finan...

There’s a reason why so many major developers in New York City rely on Martin Siroka for assistance with financing mixed-income and affordable residential developments in the New York metro area. He has more than 40 years of experience in the field, including more than a decade as general counsel of the New York City Housing Development Corporation. As a former government official, he understands how to interact with government agencies. It's something he does with regular success, guid...

Florence Richardson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Florence, who practices law in Albany, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Florence is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

With many significant roles in the New York state court system, Betty Weinberg Ellerin embodies attorney excellence. She currently sits on a committee that screens and recommends candidates for gubernatorial appointment to the Court of Claims and is vice chair of the court system's Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics. Justice Weinberg Ellerin served more than 20 years as an Appellate Division jurist. She was the first woman appointed as Deputy Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New ...