John J. Pollock

Steven J. Friedman advises employers on a variety of aspects of employee benefits law, including: The structuring and implementation of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans Welfare and fringe benefits programs Early retirement programs Severance plans He also has extensive experience counseling employers on Employee Retirement Income Security Act and tax compliance issues related to employee benefits plans, dealing with the governmental agencies that regulate such plans and construing...

Attorney Kate Feroleto is a dedicated Buffalo injury lawyer known for her courtroom skill, compassion for her clients, and relentless pursuit of justice. Named a 2026 Best Lawyer, Kate is the current President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Western Region Affiliate and serves as a Dean of the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute. She is also a proud member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys and co-chair of their women’s caucus. Kate’s deep understanding of insurance...

Master deal-maker, Tom Kearns navigates the complexities of real estate transactions, structuring, negotiating and closing complicated, high-value deals and co-ownership arrangements. Tom represents owners, operators and developers in the acquisition, financing, development, ground leasing, and sale of significant properties. His experience includes office towers, commercial condominiums, industrial, healthcare, retail and mixed-use facilities, film studios, land assemblages, air rights acqui...

Jason Swergold is an accomplished former federal prosecutor and trial attorney who represents clients in criminal and regulatory defense matters, government investigations, internal investigations, and complex commercial litigation. A trial-tested litigator with nearly a decade of government experience working with federal, state, and local law enforcement, Jason applies his aggressive and sophisticated trial skills to help clients solve a range of complex and sensitive legal problems. He co-...

Brian J. Shenker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Brian J., who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2025. 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.

Ed Stevenson’s broad corporate experience includes middle-market M&A transactions, equity and debt offerings, strategic alliances and joint ventures, corporate finance and governance, corporate, LLC and partnership formations and reorganizations, business divorces, employment matters, shareholder relations and licensing, distribution and manufacturing transactions. His broad based experience encompasses a range of industries, including technology, food and beverage, consumer product...

Zackary Knaub is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Environmental. Zackary, who practices law in Albany, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zackary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ronald A. Hewitt is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Global Banking and Corporate Trust Group. Ron has extensive experience representing clients in connection with corporate restructuring, finance, and capital markets transactions. He also represents participants in an array of derivatives transactions and related regulatory compliance. Ron regularly represents clients in connection with complex distressed and non-distressed financial transactions.

Jim Johnston helps sports, entertainment and media clients venture outside their comfort zone and into uncharted territory. By understanding their business goals and managing their risk, he’s cleared paths for clients to invest in film and television programs, launch streaming services, and sponsor sports arenas with worldwide audiences. Fledgling sports leagues turn to him for airtight media, sponsorship and facility partner agreements to get their brands off the ground. Jim’s cl...

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...