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Natalie Youkel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Natalie practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Natalie Youkel 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 Natalie Youkel is held by other lawyers.

David Patton is a highly accomplished trial attorney who has represented hundreds of clients in federal and state courts during his 25-year career. David joined the firm after serving as Executive Director and Attorney-in-Chief of the Federal Defenders of New York for twelve years, in which time he oversaw the work of federal public defenders in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, with offices located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, White Plains, and Islip. David has served as lead or co-...

Jerome C. Katz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jerome C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jerome C. Katz since 2007. 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 Jerome C. Katz is held by other lawyers.

John E. Tavss is Senior Counsel in Seward & Kissel’s Investment Management Group. John has practiced at the Firm since 1979, and became a partner since 1988. John advises clients on a wide variety of securities, tax and business law matters relating to the investment management business. John has significant expertise in the investment management area including the representation of “hedge funds,” other private investment vehicles (both onshore and offshore) and private ...

Donald Sonnenborn is co-chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. He advises major U.S. developers as well as landlords and lessees on office, commercial and retail properties, from acquisition, finance, management and leasing through disposition. With clients that include some of the largest commercial landlords, property owners, best-known developers, national and international retailers, and financial services companies, Donald excels at negotiating large-scale leases for both ...

William W. Weisner is chair of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Real Estate practice and a partner in the Construction and Commercial Finance Groups. He represents lenders, owners, investors, developers, landlords and tenants on commercial real estate matters. His practice also includes financings, workouts and restructurings, sales and purchases, partnerships and joint ventures, leasing transactions and many other types of real estate transactions. Bill's practice focuses on identifying c...

Ilana Kameros is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Ilana practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ilana Kameros 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 Ilana Kameros is held by other lawyers.

Barbara E. Shiers is a partner in our Estate Planning & Administration Group. Ms. Shiers previously served as co-chair of the group, and as a member of the firm’s management committee, for many years. Ms. Shiers represents high net-worth individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs in domestic and international estate , gift, and income tax planning, estate and trust administration, IRS audits, and probate and tax litigation. She has extensive experience advising individuals and fi...

Robert N. Potter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Robert N. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert N. Potter 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 Robert N. Potter is held by other lawyers.

Gerard Catalanello’s clients rely on him to provide practical counsel while handling their most complex bankruptcy matters. Clients ranging from financial institutions to debtors trust him with Chapter 11 cases with billions of dollars at stake. Gerard is chair of Alston & Bird’s Financial Restructuring & Reorganization Group. He focuses his practice on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights law. He represents lenders, funds, financial institutions, liquidation trusts, equ...