Jason E. Kornmehl

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

With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare law, Robert Belfort advises healthcare organizations on regulatory compliance and transactional matters. His clients include hospital systems, other health care providers, health insurers, managed care organizations, accountable care organizations (ACOs), pharmacy chains, IT vendors, healthcare industry investors and trade associations. Bob handles a wide variety of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions as well as joint ventures. ...

Repeatedly recognized as a leader in the real estate sector, Samuel Ross has negotiated and structured some of the most complex and significant commercial property acquisitions, ground leases, and sales throughout the country. Sam represents sellers and purchasers of major office buildings, mixed-use facilities, apartment complexes, hotels, and retail establishments, as well as landlords and tenants in negotiating, drafting and enforcing office, retail, restaurant and garage leases. Both grou...

Laura S. Fitzpatrick is a shareholder at Simmons Hanly Conroy in the Complex Litigation Department. Based out of the New York office, her primary practice is in the area of complex multidistrict litigation and class actions, focusing primarily on pharmaceutical and medical device products liability cases and clergy sexual abuse cases. In her 10-plus years practicing law, Laura has built an extensive resume with impressive results. Familiar with all phases of litigation both in and out of the ...

Real Estate Practice co-chair Mark Maltz advises on all facets of complex commercial leasing arrangements, acquisitions, dispositions, financings and construction-related agreements. Representing building owners and tenants in the financial services, technology, professional services, private equity and communication industries, Mark counsels Fortune 100 companies, some of the country’s biggest law firms, and single-office tenants. He also represents high net worth individuals in reside...

Patrick Shea is an Employment Law partner based in the firm’s New York office. He represents companies in a wide range of employment-related litigation, including matters involving employee benefits, employment discrimination, wage and hour claims, and wrongful discharge. His clients include major companies in the financial services, information technology, manufacturing, defense, and high-tech industries. He has established a track record of successfully representing companies in high ...

Jean L. Schmidt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Jean L., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jean L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laurie A. Annunziatio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Laurie A., 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 Laurie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas M. Dawson represents US and non-US insurers, brokers and intermediaries on regulatory, licensing, product development and corporate matters. Tom advises industry participants on a wide variety of regulatory and transactional matters, including cybersecurity compliance, insurtech ventures and Holding Company Act filings. He has helped clients form, acquire and invest in US insurers, reinsurers and intermediaries. He counsels non-insurers on advertising, licensing and marketing generally...

Attorney Gary DiMuzio is a partner in the Asbestos Department at Simmons Hanly Conroy. He joined the firm in 2019, bringing 25 years of experience helping victims of mesothelioma and other environmental and workplace hazards. During his career, Gary has represented plaintiffs in cases involving mesothelioma, lung cancer, leukemia, liver cancer, silicosis, plant explosions and environmental contamination. Based in the firm’s New York office, Gary has been litigating mesothelioma cases si...