Lisa M. Tonery

Carole advises moderate- and high-net-worth clients in all aspects of estate and wealth transfer planning. She works closely with individuals and families to structure sophisticated, tax-efficient plans designed to minimize estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes and to effectuate non-tax objectives. Carole’s clients include professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers and others. Carole also represents clients in the preparation and negotiation of p...

Catherine M.C. Farrelly, formerly Catherine M. Clayton, is a partner and Co-Chair of the Trademark & Brand Management Group and is also a member of the firm’s Litigation Group. Ms. Farrelly is an internationally recognized leader in the field of trademark law who advises some of the world’s leading brands on intellectual property matters. She helps her clients plan strategies, manage trademark portfolios, and protect trademarks and other IP in the US and world markets. She rep...

Jaimie L. Nawaday is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jaimie L. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jaimie L. Nawaday 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 Jaimie L. Nawaday is held by other lawyers.

Ronald Kornreich is a partner in Akerman’s Real Estate Practice Group and a member of Akerman’s Chambers USA - nationally recognized Hospitality Sector Team . He is a highly versatile transactional lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience representing clients in a wide range of commercial transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, license agreements, and general real estate and corporate matters. Ron advises his clients on all facets of hospitality i...

Cristine Sapers advises high net worth individuals and families on their estate, charitable and income tax planning, helping clients identify and reach their personal planning goals while minimizing taxes along the way. Her clients include executives of public companies, investment fund managers, owners of closely held businesses, family offices and individuals with inherited wealth. Cristine’s practice covers all areas of estate planning, will and trust drafting, and administration of ...

John M. Toriello is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group of Holland & Knight's New York City office and co-chairs the firm's Insurance Industry Team. Mr. Toriello has extensive experience in jury and nonjury trials, appeals to both federal and state appellate courts, and international arbitrations of contract disputes. He has led the representation of financial institutions and obligors in connection with the enforcement of loan and other obligations, the pursuit of fraud and fraudu...

Michelle Murray-Bertrand concentrates her practice on domestic and international franchising and licensing matters. Michelle advises both newly emerging and globally renowned mature domestic and international franchisors in the planning, structure, development and implementation of their franchise programs. Her experience includes drafting and negotiating franchise agreements, master franchise agreements, multi-unit development agreements and other ancillary agreements; securing franchise reg...

Charles S. Schechter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Charles S. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Charles S. Schechter 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 Charles S. Schechter 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...

Jonathan A. Adelsberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jonathan A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan A. Adelsberg 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 Jonathan A. Adelsberg is held by other lawyers.