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Usman Mohammad is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Usman, 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 Usman is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Miller is regularly called on to help clients overcome complex litigation challenges in both federal and state courts and in regulatory proceedings. His practice includes all aspects of complex antitrust, privacy, financial services and commercial litigation. Mr. Miller also frequently counsels clients on related issues. Recent cases have included representation of a large U.S. bank in several different U.S. antitrust cases (including several class actions) arising out of credit card ...

Diana M.A. Carnemolla is a distinguished NYC personal injury lawyer and partner at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, a firm known for securing some of the highest verdicts and settlements in New York. Recognized as a Super Lawyer in the New York Metro area since 2016, Diana has dedicated her career to representing victims of serious personal injury, medical negligence, and motor vehicle collisions with compassion, precision, and relentless advocacy. ...

Omar Khan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Omar, 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 Omar is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lorenzo Marinuzzi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Lorenzo, 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 Lorenzo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard Lorenzo has over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, antitrust and complex litigation. Mr. Lorenzo has extensive experience in federal and state courts and at both the state and federal level, has been involved in every type of regulatory proceeding, from rate cases to rulemakings to prudence investigations involving over $10 billion in assets. He successfully defended Central Maine Power Company in a suit filed by FPL Energy Maine to void its $850 million contract to purch...

Brian J. Platton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Brian J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Susan Plaxsun is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Susan, 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 Susan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

In his widely respected practice, Joshua Rubenstein, national chair of the firm's Private Wealth practice, brings a variety of important services under one roof for high-net-worth individuals. He offers integrated planning, administration and litigation counseling for individuals, their estates and their businesses, all of it designed to preserve wealth over generations. His advice stretches as far as his clients' financial interests – locally, nationally and globally. Josh is the rare ...