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Gregory Hach is a partner at Hach & Rose, LLP . His practice area focus is in representing members of organized labor unions in mass tort actions including prescription drug liability , personal injury actions , and asbestos litigation . Mr. Hach is admitted to practice law in New York, Washington, DC, and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University, Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 1999...

Martin Auerbach is a partner in the New York office of Withers and leads the firm's White Collar and Investigations practice. His practice focuses on white collar defense, securities enforcement, regulatory investigations, commercial litigation, internal investigations and crisis management matters. Based in New York, New York, Martin represents individuals, financial institutions, public companies and closely held businesses in complex, high-stakes disputes and government investigations acro...

John W. Hutchinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. John W. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John W. Hutchinson since 2024. 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 John W. Hutchinson is held by other lawyers.

Scott Singer focuses on project finance and public-private partnerships. He has been actively involved with domestic and international infrastructure projects in a variety of industries, including energy, waste management, water and wastewater, transportation, healthcare, education, and sports and entertainment. Mr. Singer has represented numerous developers, lenders, and governmental entities in the development, contracting, and financing of complex projects.

Co-Chair of the firm’s Structured Finance and Residential Asset Finance and Securitization Practices, Chris is one of the nation’s leading residential asset finance attorneys, having led a vast array of transactions involving the financing, securitization and whole loan sales of jumbo mortgage loans, closed end second lien mortgages, residential transition loans and mortgage servicing rights. Learn more about their practice.

Michael Jakowsky is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He partners with clients on all aspects of their workplace strategy, from proactive advice, counsel and training to litigation defense and transactional support. Michael wants his clients to know they can rely on him for support—no matter the concern. Aspiring to become an extension of his client’s team, Michael prioritizes gaining a thorough understanding of their business to find solutio...

Steven Messina is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Steven practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Steven Messina since 2020. 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 Steven Messina is held by other lawyers.

Charles E. Williams III is a Partner in the Construction and Real Estate Law practices at Peckar & Abramson PC , based in New York, New York. His practice focuses on construction law , real property matters , government relations , and commercial litigation , including the representation of sureties . His work regularly involves complex disputes and regulatory issues arising from public and private construction projects. Recognized practice areas include Litigation - Construction . Charle...

Robert Ellis is an Associate Attorney with Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC. Mr. Ellis focuses his practice on asbestos and cosmetic talc litigation, representing individuals who suffer from mesothelioma and other cancers. He is motivated and determined to give a voice to those who have been wronged and to help them obtain justice. Bobby is experienced in litigating all stages of complex cases from investigations through depositions, critical motion practice, trial and appeals. He navigates diff...

Daniel J. Ratner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Labor Law - Union. Daniel J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel J. Ratner since 1997. 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 Daniel J. Ratner is held by other lawyers.