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Barak A. Wrobel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Barak 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 Barak A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael provides 24/7 service and pragmatic advice to clients – managers, human resources professionals and in-house employment counsel. He assists clients with human resources issues, including decisions concerning hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, and leaves. As a highly-experienced employment law trial lawyer, Michael has successfully defended clients in scores of individual, class and collective actions; hundreds of mediations and arbitration proceedings; and achieved multip...

Mr. Jacobson focuses his practice on employment-based immigration matters for corporate clients in various industries, including financial services, media, information technology, and market research/advertising. He advises his clients on strategies and procedures to obtain work visas and permanent residence status for their employees and potential employees. He prepares all forms of nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions including B-1/B-2, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-3, J-1, L-1A/L-1B, O-1, P-1 (for ath...

Julian Modesti is Co-Leader of the Business Litigation practice group at Harris Beach Murtha, based in Syracuse, New York. With over 30 years of experience, Julian has a substantial background in both state and federal court matters related to commercial litigation. These include handling disputes among shareholders, partners, and members, addressing business separations, lease and land-use issues, contract disputes, and safeguarding trade secrets as well as dealing with unfair competition an...

A tenacious and talented trial lawyer with decades of experience in commercial litigation, Thomas Fleming has achieved winning results for corporate clients on multimillion-dollar claims and has defeated eight-figure claims asserted against his clients in the state and federal courts throughout the U.S. From single-plaintiff cases to class actions, Tom’s lawsuits have spanned industries and complex issues. As lead counsel in dozens of trials and numerous appeals, Tom has favorably resol...

Samantha Abeysekera is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Samantha, 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 Samantha is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard R. Kalikow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Richard R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ellen Goodwin is a partner in the firm’s 60-lawyer Real Estate Finance & Investment Group, the former co-chair of the Group and resident in the New York office. Ms. Goodwin concentrates her practice on commercial real estate finance and has represented investment banks, commercial banks, funds and insurance companies on a variety of loan transactions for both securitizations and portfolios, including construction loan financings, loan syndications and participations, co-lending and ...

Kevin M. Shelley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Franchise Law. Kevin M., 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 Kevin M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James T. Scime is widely recognized as one of the region’s most skilled and respected attorneys. He practices in the areas of personal injury, construction accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, and automobile accidents. He devotes the majority of his time to trial and litigation matters. Mr. Scime is widely respected among his peers for his trial and negotiating skills. Many local attorneys refer matters to him when their clients have sustained serious injuries. Over the c...