Jeffrey B. "Jeff" Samuels

John O'Sullivan is a leading trial lawyer handling high-stakes business disputes for top global clients. Chambers and Partners describes him as a "strong presence" in the courtroom who is "brilliant at breaking down complex problems so they are easy to understand." Clients praise John’s "brilliantly concise courtroom and written advocacy, and high-level strategic and tactical insight" and describe him as “very thorough, super smart and easy to work with.” He has more than 25...

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

Yossi Subar’s clients regularly confront critical leasing requirements, often under dire time constraints. They turn to Yossi, not just for his legal insight, but also for his confidence in deftly navigating the high-priced, high-speed complexities of the New York and national real estate markets. They value his ability to explain complex legal and business concepts and find practical ways to resolve issues and avoid costly mistakes. They feel the empathy — how he walks in their s...

Alexander Deland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Alexander, 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 Alexander is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joshua Brody’s practice focuses primarily on general corporate restructuring and bankruptcy matters. He represents creditors’ committees, debtors, bondholders, distressed investors, indenture trustees, bank groups, lenders and other parties in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, out-of-court restructurings, acquisitions and other distressed situations. Mr. Brody advises hedge funds and other financial institutions on the rights and remedies of various debt holders and in understandin...

Clifford A. Meirowitz’s practice concentrates on elder law, estate planning, estate litigation, asset protection, wills, trusts, advanced directives, guardianship, Medicaid planning, persons with disabilities, administration, probate and related litigation. He is a founding member of NY Presbyterian Hospital’s Planned Giving Advisory Council, was a member of the Professional Advisors Council of the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, an adjunct professor at NYU’s School of...

Nicholas H. Politan, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Nicholas H., 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 Nicholas H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ilan D. Scharf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Ilan D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ilan D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sharon L. McCarthy, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, has extensive experience representing individuals and corporations in white-collar criminal matters as well as civil and criminal tax controversies. Her cases have included government investigations of: securities fraud, including insider trading and market manipulation; bank fraud; tax fraud; mail and wire fraud, including theft of honest services; accounting fraud; failure to file tax returns; antitrust violations; const...

Truman's practice is focused in the areas of cross-border asset financing, banking, structured finance and insolvency. He has represented lessees, lenders, developers, owners, underwriters and equity investors in infrastructure transactions. He also represents developers and investment banks in transactions involving alternate energy sources, such as solar and renewable natural gas facilities. In addition, Truman has represented major banks, domestic and foreign corporations, investment banks...