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Howard Goldman began his career as a land use attorney in Alaska in 1976, where he drafted regulations for the Alaska Coastal Management Program, handled environmental review under NEPA and represented towns and municipalities in adopting zoning and land use controls.In 1980, Mr. Goldman was appointed Deputy Counsel to the New York City Planning Commission. As Deputy Counsel, Mr. Goldman was involved in the review of applications and other matters before the City Planning Commission, the deve...

Barak A. Wrobel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Barak A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Barak A. Wrobel 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 Barak A. Wrobel is held by other lawyers.

Barry leads the Public Finance department’s derivatives practice, acts as bond counsel and additionally acts as counsel to nonprofit borrowers, underwriters and liquidity/credit providers. His derivative clients include municipal entities, for-profit and nonprofit corporations, retirement systems, and swap providers. What do you focus on? Swap Transactions I have extensive experience in drafting and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and related Credit Support Documentation and Confirma...

Alex Kaplan is a partner at Oppenheim + Zebrak and opened the firm’s New York office in 2020 following two decades at a leading international firm. He brings more than 25 years of experience as an intellectual property litigator representing leading music, media, sports, and entertainment clients in high-stakes copyright, trademark, and advertising matters. In false advertising and trademark disputes, Alex represents clients across numerous industries before federal courts and the Natio...

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...

Benjamin Hershkowitz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Benjamin practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Hershkowitz since 2026. 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 Benjamin Hershkowitz is held by other lawyers.

Steven Dorfman The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. New York, New York Steven Dorfman is a senior trial attorney at The Perecman Firm with nearly three decades of experience representing victims of catastrophic construction accidents, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, and other serious negligence matters throughout New York City. Mr. Dorfman concentrates on complex, high-exposure construction accident litigation involving scaffold falls, falling objects, structural collapses, crane accidents, ...

Barbara A. Solomon works with iconic brands across diverse industries to protect and enforce their valuable IP assets. Her pragmatic and business-focused approach, coupled with a clear understanding of her clients’ business and their ultimate goal, is what keeps clients coming back – they appreciate her deft ability to achieve desired results through strategic negotiation. When litigation is necessary, clients know that Barbara has achieved many successes in trial and appellate co...

Olivia S. Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Olivia S. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Olivia S. Lee since 2025. 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 Olivia S. Lee is held by other lawyers.

One of the nation’s leading advertising law advisory and regulatory defense lawyers, Linda Goldstein counsels consumer product, services, advertising and marketing companies on advertising, intellectual property and digital media matters. Chambers USA has given her a “Star” ranking, and also praises her breadth of knowledge and extensive experience, as well as her grasp of the legal climate. Companies in a range of industry sectors turn to Linda for her knowledge of ever-evo...