Janika S. Best

Nina Roket is a nationally recognized commercial real estate attorney and an accomplished and strategic deal maker. Nina is a trusted legal advisor to her clients and leads her clients’ teams in any type of commercial real estate deal. Nina is recognized and sought after for her legal and business acumen and strong negotiating skills. She adopts a practical, solution-oriented and client-focused approach, tailoring strategies to align with her clients’ goals and priorities. She is ...

Robert P. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Robert 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 Robert P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Neil A. Quartaro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Neil A., 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 Neil A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott T. Tross is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Scott T., 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 Scott T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael B. Goldsmith is Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross Fashion, Apparel and Textiles Practice Group. He has a diverse corporate practice which is international in scope. He counsels individual, corporate and institutional clients in a wide range of business-related matters ranging from general corporate and commercial work to mergers and acquisitions, licensing, financings, start-ups and insolvency work. He also represents banks, factors and retail clients, both in transactional matter...

Gregory A. Litt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration - Commercial. Gregory A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John "Jack" Conboy represents various financial institutions and real estate operators in connection with acquisitions, sales, financing and refinancing of commercial properties. He also counsels landlords and tenants in the leasing of commercial space. In addition, Mr. Conboy has experience in representing clients in the purchase and sale of residential real estate, including condominiums, cooperative apartments, and single and multi-family homes. While attending St. John's University School...

Frederick D. Braid represents management in the practice of labor and employment law, and leads Holland & Knight’s New York practice group. He has represented employers in the private sector for his entire career with respect to all aspects of labor relations and employment law, including counseling and litigation with respect to union organizing activity; collective bargaining and contract administration; grievance and interest arbitration; acquisitions, closures, relocations, rest...

Scott J. Gordon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Scott J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eleanor B. Alter brings a wealth of experience to Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, having been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s top family law attorneys. Eleanor has represented high profile clients, as well as numerous business owners, attorneys and professionals, and their spouses. She has also acted as an expert witness as to New York law and as co-counsel with attorneys in other jurisdictions and has argued appeals in the various judicial departments of New York Stat...