John T. Van Der Tuin

David W. Bernstein is counsel in the firm's New York office. As a Mergers and Acquisitions transactional and securities lawyer, Mr. Bernstein has advised publicly held and privately owned U.S. and foreign clients in a variety of industries, including homebuilding, real estate finance, automotive, financial institutions, private equity, transportation, hotels, and gaming, with regard to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities transactions, corporate governance, and general day to ...

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin partner Richard A. Williamson is a highly regarded litigator handling commercial litigation, trials, and appeals, product liability, mass torts, professional liability, partnership, corporate and commercial matters. Richard served as national counsel for one of the nation's most prestigious professional firms on the brink of financial collapse. He led the legal team to develop and implement a complex, long-term strategy that included negotiation and nationwide liti...

Tim’s extensive experience includes patent office litigation matters such as patent interference proceedings, Inter Partes Review and reexamination proceedings. He has shaped and executed winning strategies in patent litigations. In helping clients achieve their business goals, Tim devises strategies for maximizing the value of patent portfolios for litigation, licensing or acquisition. He develops and implements strategies for protecting his clients’ key technologies and for avoi...

Hayley Newman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Hayley, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hayley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephanie R. Breslow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Stephanie R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David G. Keyko is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law. David G., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard Dannay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Richard, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 1991. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark A. Merriman is counsel to the Entertainment Group where he practices in all aspects of entertainment law - with an emphasis on theatre and book publishing. He is recognized in the 2023-2025 editions of Best Lawyers in America for Entertainment Law – Theatre. Mr. Merriman is listed as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers magazine, and has received praise in Chambers USA for his work in media and entertainment. Additionally, The Legal 500 list him as a “Key Lawyer&rdqu...

Marc Rachman, a partner in the Litigation + Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property + Media Practice Groups, focuses on intellectual property (IP) counseling and litigation, advertising disputes and challenges, and complex commercial disputes. Marc’s experience spans the full range of IP, including trademark, copyright, false advertising, rights of publicity, trade secret and patent infringement disputes. He helps clients of all sizes assess, protect and optimize the value of their...

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