John G. Grall

Valentina Shaknes is a founding partner at KSTM. For nearly 20 years, she has practiced exclusively in matrimonial and family law. Valentina represents clients in a wide variety of complex matrimonial matters involving equitable distribution and custody disputes, child and spousal support, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as international child custody and international child abduction disputes, including proceedings arising under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of In...

Mina M. Wood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mina M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Mina M. Wood since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mina M. Wood is held by other lawyers.

Sophisticated real estate matters call for pragmatic and efficient counsel. Institutional lenders rely on Gerard for all aspects of complex real estate finance. He represents institutional lenders in all aspects of real estate financings and restructurings and investors in the acquisition, development, and operation of commercial properties, including retail, office, hospitality, and mixed-use projects. Gerard has represented investment and national banks and other lenders in the origination,...

William Savino is a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, and is a member of the firm’s Insurance Coverage and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. His practice focuses on Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance, and he represents clients in complex coverage and commercial disputes in trial and appellate courts throughout the United States. Bill has represented insurers in a wide range of significant coverage matters, including the September 11 World Trade Center Liabi...

Martin B. Wasser, a litigation partner with a broad practice encompassing environmental law, matrimonial law, entertainment—music representations, and governmental relations, is the head of the Environmental Law Department. Prior to joining the law firm in 1977, Mr. Wasser was law clerk to Justice Robert C. Williams of the New York State Supreme Court. Between 1975 and 1977, he served as Special Assistant to the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation...

Joseph J. Gumkowski practices in the areas of general business law, e-commerce, taxation, and intellectual property. His practice is concentrated in servicing select clients of the firm in the entertainment business. Mr. Gumkowski is an active member of the Sports Car Club of America; the Sports Car Club of America, Western New York Region; the South Towns Motor Club; and the Central New York Ice Racing Association. Mr. Gumkowski earned second place in the 2002 New York State Road Racing Cham...

Mitchell Boyarsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Mitchell practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Mitchell Boyarsky since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mitchell Boyarsky is held by other lawyers.

Erik Klingenberg is the Chair of Dentons' Capital Markets practice, specializing in structured finance, including all aspects of commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and other structured products. Erik is praised by clients as a “sophisticated,” “hands-on,” “creative,” “extremely smart” and “excellent lawyer,” with sources commending his "broad range of expertise and understand[ing] immediate...

Robert Sullivan, the firm’s senior member, is one of America’s top trial lawyers and an advocate with an unparalleled reputation for defending the public interest and championing equal justice under the law. For more than 40 years, he has been trying cases that have had a substantial impact not only for clients but also on the law itself. He has been an instrumental figure in developing and expanding the law of negligence. His skill was evident from the beginning. Mr. Sullivan joi...

Laurel FitzPatrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Laurel practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Laurel FitzPatrick since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Laurel FitzPatrick is held by other lawyers.