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Caren Decter is a partner in the Litigation Group, with nearly 20 years of experience representing clients in the advertising, art, consumer goods, and media and entertainment industries on intellectual property and complex contractual disputes, as well as consumer class actions and white collar criminal matters. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America (2024-2025), The Legal 500 (2024) and Super Lawyers (2021-2023) as a leading lawyer in her field. Clients benefit from her skill in manag...

Belinda G. Schwartz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Belinda G. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Belinda G. Schwartz since 2021. 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 Belinda G. Schwartz is held by other lawyers.

Ani Mason is the founder of Mason Law & Mediation LLC in New York, New York, where she focuses her practice on Family Law Mediation and settlement negotiation. After being introduced in 2007 to a collaborative and resolution-focused approach to legal representation, Ani shifted her practice away from traditional courtroom litigation and toward helping individuals and families resolve disputes in a more private and constructive setting. Drawing on years of experience working with clients t...

Keith M. Pattiz has extensive experience in the areas of commercial leasing, financing, sales and acquisitions, hotel transactions, joint ventures and real estate workout matters. He has provided legal representation to a wide variety of clients, including major residential, office, hotel and shopping center developers, hotel operators, lending institutions, and US and non-US investors. Keith is head of the Firm's Real Estate Group. Please visit McDermott website for further details on Keith'...

Frederick D. Braid represents management in the practice of labor and employment law, and leads Holland & Knight’s New York practice group. He has represented employers in the private sector for his entire career with respect to all aspects of labor relations and employment law, including counseling and litigation with respect to union organizing activity; collective bargaining and contract administration; grievance and interest arbitration; acquisitions, closures, relocations, rest...

Eric Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Eric practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Smith 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 Eric Smith is held by other lawyers.

Michael A. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Michael A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Smith 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 Michael A. Smith is held by other lawyers.

David J. Pfeffer is a partner, chair of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Practice, and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. Pfeffer serves as a business partner to his clients – including real estate owners and developers, educational institutions, high-net-worth individuals, healthcare organizations, and cultural centers – and advises on all aspects of their construction, development, real estate, and business needs. His work has helped reshape sk...

Lisa E. Dayan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lisa E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa E. Dayan 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 Lisa E. Dayan is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Catullo chairs the Products Liability Department, is the Co-Administrative Director in charge of Gibbons' New York Office, and is a member of the firm's Executive Committee.